Responsibility Statement by the Executive Board

To the best of our knowledge, and in accordance with the applicable reporting principles for financial reporting, the consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the earnings,asset and financial position of the Group, and the management report of the Group includes a fair review of the development and performance of the business and the position of the Group,together with a description of the principal opportunities and risks associated with the expected development of the Group.

Neckarsulm, 18 March 2009

Bechtle AG

The Executive Board