Responsibility Statement by the Executive Board
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.
Hamburg, February 4, 2009
The Executive Board