The Supervisory Board is charged with the supervision of the Managing Board,
the general course of affairs of the company and the business connected with
it. The Supervisory Board assists the Managing Board with advice. The
responsibility for the proper performance of its duties is vested collectively
in the Supervisory Board.
In performing its duties the Supervisory Board acts in accordance with the
interests of the company and the business connected with it, taking into
consideration the interests of the company's stakeholders. Supervisory Board
members perform their duties without mandate and independent of any interest
in the business of the company.
