METRO’s outlook report takes account of relevant facts and events that were known at the time of preparing the consolidated financial statements and may influence future business developments. The outlook report on economic conditions is based on the analysis of primary data for early detection that are based on expert assessments. Major variances from these assumptions may lead to significant changes. As a result, all forecasts are subject to a high degree of uncertainty. The statements made for this report refer to the closing date at the end of October 2024. New developments since then may have rendered them obsolete.