Change in reporting

Some of the figures presented deviate from the figures reported in prior years on account of adjustments and corrections made in connection with the first-time adoption of IAS 19 (Employee Benefits), changes in the evaluation of overhead cost mark-ups and the changed allocation of direct selling expenses and the cost of the functions allocated to sourcing related to the continuous optimization of the supplier structure. Detailed information on this topic is presented in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. Notes to the consolidated financial statements, Changes in accounting policies/corrections