Auditors
BDO Deutsche Warentreuhand Aktiengesellschaft Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft, Hamburg, was voted as auditor for the year 2007 at the annual general meeting on 21 May 2007.
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 2007 to the Supervisory Board.