Declaration on corporate governance (pursuant to Section 289f HGB, 315d HGB) and corporate governance report

The declaration on corporate governance (pursuant to Sections 289f HGB and 315d HGB) includes the declaration of conformity pursuant to Section 161 AktG, relevant information on corporate governance practices applied which go beyond the statutory requirements, in addition to information of where these are publicly accessible and a description of how the Management and Supervisory Boards work, as well as the composition and mode of working of their committees. In addition, disclosures are made concerning the stipulation of targets for the proportion of women on the Management Board and within the next two levels of management below the Management Board, including the deadlines for attaining these targets, and concerning compliance with the minimum proportions of women and men on the Supervisory Board. The Declaration on Corporate Governance is available at https://www.zeiss.com/meditec-ag/en/investor-relations/corporate-governance.html.

The sustainability management system of the Carl Zeiss Meditec Group is integrated in the sustainability strategy of the ZEISS Group.

In a separate condensed non-financial report, the Carl Zeiss Meditec Group provides information in accordance with section 315b and section 289b et seq. HGB and Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2020 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment, and amending Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 (“Taxonomy Regulation”) on significant non-financial aspects for fiscal year 2024/25 of the Carl Zeiss Meditec Group. This report covers the necessary aspects for understanding the business development, results of operations and position of the Group as well as the impact of its business on the environment and society. This separate condensed non-financial report is available in German and English at https://www.zeiss.com/meditec-ag/en/investor-relations/financial-publications.html.