German Corporate Governance Code

The German Corporate Governance Code aims to promote the confidence of national and international investors, customers, employees and the public in the governance of exchange-listed German corporations. The Code brings together important statutory requirements, takes account of nationally and internationally recognized standards in the form of recommendations and provides suggestions for good and responsible corporate governance.

The Executive Board and Supervisory Board of ThyssenKrupp AG issued an unconditional declaration of conformity in accordance with Art. 161 AktG at October 1, 2009.