Auditors
BDO Deutsche Warentreuhand Aktiengesellschaft Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft, Hamburg, was voted as auditor for the year 2009 at the annual general meeting on 7 May 2009.
The declaration of independence according to No 7.2.1. of the corporate governance code was sent by the BDO Deutsche Warentreuhand Aktiengesellschaft Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft, Hamburg, in May 2009 to the Supervisory Board.