When is the next Annual Meeting?

The next annual shareholder meeting is being held on Thursday, May 31, 2007 in Cologne.

Where does the Annual Meeting take place?

At EXPO XXI, Gladbacher Wall 5, 50670 Cologne, Germany

What time does the Annual Meeting commence?

The Annual Meeting begins at 11:00 a.m., the EXPO XXI opens at 10:00 a.m.

Will cellular phones be permitted?

You can bring your cellular phone. However, we would like to ask you, though, to keep it switched off so as not to disturb other people attending the meeting.

Who can help me at the EXPO XXI?

Our staff at the information desks will be happy to answer your questions.

How and where can stockholders register to attend the Annual Shareholder Meeting?

Approximately 4 weeks prior to the Annual Shareholder Meeting, shareholders are sent an invitation via their depositary banks including the agenda for the annual shareholder meeting. With a reply form they can either authorize the bank (if offered by the bank) to exercise their voting or request an admission ticket for themselves.

I am a shareholder but have not received an invitation to the Annual General Meeting. What can I do?

Please contact your depositary bank without delay and request that you be sent an invitation.

How can I exercise my voting rights without attending the annual shareholder meeting?

We offer the possibility of voting through proxies appointed by our company.