Responsibility statement

To the best of our knowledge, and in accordance with the applicable accounting principles for interim financial reporting, the condensed consolidated interim financial statements give a true and fair view of the financial position and financial performance of the Group, and the interim group management report includes a fair review of the development and performance of the business and the position of the Group, together with a description of the principal opportunities and risks associated with the expected development of the Group for the remaining months of the financial year.

Wiesbaden, 1 August 2014

The Executive Board

Gordon Riske

Theodor Maurer

Dr Thomas Toepfer

Bert-Jan Knoef

Ching Pong Quek