2. Significant events in the reporting period

Annette Walter was appointed as a Member of the Executive Board effective 1 January 2024 and took on the role of Chief Financial Officer.

With regard to business combinations, disposals and changes in the group of consolidated companies, as well as similar results, please see Note 4.

There were no other particular events during the period under review that had an impact on the Group’s results of operations, net assets and financial position.