Value creation through appreciation Appreciative and respectful interaction, open communication, and humanity in our actions are important to us. Team spirit, commitment, and the promotion of individual responsibility help shape our actions. We believe in a culture of diversity – because the diversity and uniqueness of our employees is our great strength. Discrimination and disadvan- tages based on nationality, culture, social origin, family status, religion, skin colour, gender, and sexual orientation have no place in the VIVATIS Group. Harassment, coercion, verbal assault, or intimidating or offensive behaviour will also not be tolerated. The VIVATIS Group is committed to a form of business that respects the rights and dignity of all people and considers human rights as elementary values in accordance with the UN Charter and the European Convention on Human Rights. All managers must set a good example as role models and ensure a discrimi- nation-free working environment. 6 VIVATIS Holding AG Code of conduct