All employees and business partners are obliged to comply with the law and to implement our corporate guidelines Policies.

Nevertheless, there is risk that people may act unethically or illegally - whether knowingly or inadvertently. It is therefore very important to us to receive information about possible misconduct so that we can take immediate action.

In accordance with the German Act HinSchG, every whistleblower is protected from sanctions and remains anonymous if desired. All information received will be treated confidentially.

Mr Martin Berger (MSB) can be contacted on +49 7171/704-266 or by e-mail at whistleblower@muerdter.de.

In the Czech Republic, Mrs Pavlína Hájková can be contacted as an ombuds woman at +420 731 425 010 or at the e-mail address whistleblower@muerdter.cz.

Both accept reports and pass them on within the organisation - on request, while maintaining strict anonymity