Responsibility Statement
To the best of our knowledge, and in accordance with the applicable reporting principles, the
consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial
position and profit or loss of the Group, and the 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.
Herzogenaurach, February 16, 2009