The forecast describes our expected performance in the 2023 financial year. It contains statements and information on events in the future and is based on the company’s expectations and assumptions at the time of publication of this corporate report. In turn, these are subject to known and unknown opportunities, risks and uncertainties. Numerous factors, many of which are outside the company’s control, influence the Group’s success, its business strategy and its financial results. Should opportunities, risks or uncertainties materialise, or should one of the assumptions made turn out to be incorrect, the Group’s actual performance could deviate either positively or negatively from the expectations and assumptions contained in the forward-looking statements and information contained in this report on expected developments.