Regional Reporting

See the disclosures contained in the section entitled “Notes to the Segment Reporting.”

Figures comprise investments in intangible assets and property, plant, and equipment including acquisitions.

Starting with the 2025 Annual Report, figures are disclosed on a headcount basis instead of full-time equivalents (FTE). Furthermore, the scope of employee groups considered has been revised. To ensure comparability, the 2024 value was adjusted accordingly. The originally reported prior-year figures on an FTE basis were: Group 22,791; Europe 12,627; America 4,223; Africa/Asia/Australia 5,941.