The Corporate Governance Code provides for a regular external evaluation of the Company’s compliance with the Code. This evaluation was carried out by the Group’s auditor during the audit of the 2013/14 financial statements (audit pursuant to Rule 62 of the Corporate Governance Code). The review of compliance with the rules of the Code regarding the audit (Rules 77 to 83) was conducted by the law firm WOLF THEISS Rechtsanwälte GmbH. As a result of this evaluation, the auditors have determined that the declaration given by voestalpine AG with regard to compliance with the July 2012 version of the Corporate Governance Code conforms to the actual conditions and/or facts.
- The external review report may be viewed on the website at www.voestalpine.com.