Articles of Association and Rules of Procedure

Under § 23 of the German Stock Corporation Act (Aktiengesetz), the articles of association of stock corporations may only be amended by resolution of the annual general meeting.

In addition, the Supervisory Board of thyssenkrupp AG has issued Rules of Procedure for the Executive Board which govern the work of the Executive Board and the distribution of responsibilities. The distribution of responsibilities is specified in more detail in Annex 1 to the Rules of Procedure for the Executive Board. The Supervisory Board has also issued Rules of Procedure for itself and all its committees.