Responsible Corporate governance

The shareholders of All for One Group SE exercise their rights before or during annual general meetings. Pursuant to Article 14 of the Company’s statutes, each registered share is entitled to one vote. The annual general meeting is hosted by the chairman of the supervisory board. The annual general meeting adopts resolutions relating to all issues for which it is responsible by law and as defined in the statutes.

The foremost task of the supervisory board is to advise and oversee the management board. In accordance with the statutes, the company's supervisory board is composed of six members, two of whom are staff representatives. The powers and duties of the supervisory board and its committees are governed by stock corporation legislation, the statutes, and the rules of procedure for the supervisory board and its commit­tees.

As the body responsible for managing a stock corporation, the management board »is independently responsible« for managing the affairs of the Company (Section 76 (1) AktG)) without being subject to instruction, and is bound to respect the interests and business principles of the entity within the framework provided by stock corporation legislation. When exercising its management powers, the management board is also committed to raising the sustainable value of the Company. It submits regular and compre­hensive reports to the supervisory board on all material issues relating to business performance, corporate strategy and any potential risks. The powers and duties of the management board are governed by stock corporation legislation, the statutes, and the rules of procedure and delegation of responsibilities for the management board.

Members of the management and supervisory boards hold shares in the Company. The latest disclosure of the same can be found on the Company’s website under shareholder structure. Changes in shares held by members of the management and supervisory boards are published in compli­ance with legal regulations.

The consolidated financial statements of the Company are prepared in accordance with IFRS, the annual financial statements in accordance with the German commercial code [Handelsgesetzbuch, HGB]. Follow­ing preparation by the management board, the consolidated and annual financial statements are subjected to external audit, approved and adopted by the supervisory board, and published within 90 days from the end of the financial year. In addition, interim reports are published for the first three quarters of each financial year – two quarterly statements and a half-year financial report. These interim reports are not subject to audit review.

An information policy aligned to providing uniform, comprehensive and prompt information is of great importance to All for One Group. The Company therefore notifies all stakeholders regularly and promptly of the state of the Company and reports on material business changes and developments. The Company's website is one of the foremost tools that is used for communication purposes. Reports are also provided in the form of an annual report, interim reports and quarterly statements, as well as in meetings and conferences with analysts and journalists.

Information is also published in press releases and ad hoc statements. The Company complies with the legal duties of notification – with regard to voting rights or directors’ dealings, for example. Statements, presentations and reports are, moreover, available for inspection in the Investors section on the Company’s website. The Company has established and regularly updates the insider register specified in Article 18 of the Market Abuse Regulation. The relevant individuals are aware of the legal obligations and punishments. The principles and rules of conduct governing the handling of insider information are specified in a com­pany policy and made accessible to everyone affected.

In keeping with the principle of »fair disclosure«, all shareholders and material target groups are always treated equally with regard to the provision of information.

The corporate governance practices in place at All for One Group also include the directives of the compliance management system that apply to all members of staff within the Group. A code of conduct has been issued to emphasise the standards of behaviour required from staff, managers, management board members and other executives. It also makes the material principles of conduct known to customers, part­ners, suppliers, competitors and shareholders. By implementing these guidelines in its day-to-day business, All for One Group is also demonstrating its commitment to legally compliant, responsible and honest dealings in the competitive environment, and to data protection. At the same time, a clear signal is sent against corruption and unfair business practices. The compliance organisation is charged with monitoring compliance with the code of conduct and other company policies throughout the Group. It also subjects them to regular reviews, updates them if necessary, and trains staff and management accordingly.