Significant events after the end of the interim period

Acquisition

In October, 85 percent of the shares in the German company Lehnen GmbH were acquired. Lehnen manufactures products and system solutions for accessible and functionally adapted bathrooms. The company has annual sales of approximately EUR 5 million and around 30 employees.

Bank loans

In October, the existing bank facilities were refinanced with a three-year term and two one-year extension options.