Corporate governance.

Corporate governance encompasses the responsible corporate management and control geared towards long-term value creation.

Corporate governance statement pursuant to Sections 289f and 315d of the German Commercial Code (HGB) and Compliance Statement for the 2021 financial year.

Below you will find the corporate governance statement pursuant to Sections 289f and 315d of the German Commercial Code (HGB). In it, the Executive Board and Supervisory Board report on corporate governance at RATIONAL in accordance with Principle 22 of the German Corporate Governance Code, as amended on 16 December 2019. The corporate governance statement is accompanied by the remuneration report. In accordance with Sections 289f and 315d of the German Commercial Code (HGB), the corporate governance statement is part of the management report of RATIONAL AG and the Group management report.

Articles of Association.

Remuneration system of the Executive Board and Supervisory Board