Takeover and defense measures
The Articles of Association contain no opting-out or opting-up clauses. If there is a change of control, all restricted share units (RSUs) allocated to Board members are automatically vested. Also, the performance share units (PSUs) allocated to members of the Executive Committee are converted into shares on a pro rata basis and based on actual achievement of the performance targets, without being subject to blocking restrictions. A change of control includes an acquisition of or a public takeover offer in relation to more than 33.33% (RSUs) or 50% or more (PSUs) of the voting rights.