Non-financial declaration according to Section 315b HGB and 315c HGB

As the non-financial statement is published separately, Uzin Utz SE is exempt from the obligation to add a non-financial Group statement to the combined management report in accordance with Section 315b (3) HGB. The non-financial statement, in accordance with Sections 315b and 315c HGB, is published separately on our website, www.uzin-utz.com (Responsibility - Sustainability - Downloads), on the day of publication of the consolidated and annual financial statements. In addition to a concise delineation of the business model, the subjects addressed therein encompass environmental concerns, employee concerns, social concerns, respect for human rights and the endeavour to combat bribery and corruption. The company's sustainability report is available on the following website: annualreport.uzin-utz.com (Sustainability Report).