4.000 0 2023 2024 2025 6.000 2.000 4,000 6,000 2,000 10,276 Training courses carried out on basic compliance knowledge Special training courses carried out 1,867 5,407 3,554 3,059 2,398 10,000 Dr. Martin Kay, Head of Corporate Governance at Festo Dr. Martin Kay has been responsible for the Corporate Governance division since 2025; it combines the Legal, Compliance, Audit, Risk Management, Business Continuity and Data Protection departments across the company. The focus is on the long-term and global integration of areas relevant to governance and on strengthening efficient structures. For Festo, sustainability is inextricably linked to employees and business partners being able to openly address grievances. We consistently follow up on these types of reports and deal with them transparently, which reduces risks for Festo. Compliance Guidelines 2025 1. Code of Conduct 2. Code of Conduct for Business Partners 3. Anti-Corruption Guideline 4. Antitrust Guideline Information and training in anti-corruption strategies and measures. Compliance Compliance means that laws and internal rules are adhered to. Maintaining integrity and responsibility towards people and the environment is therefore absolutely fundamental for Festo. Acting ethically and in compliance with the law and regulations at all our locations is our top priority. Compliance management system To ensure that legal and reputational risks are avoided, Festo has a compliance management system (CMS) that focuses on the topics of corruption, fraud, antitrust law, and management culture. It has been implemented globally and is continuously further developed. This is achieved primarily through feedback from training courses, the results of internal audits and reports from the whistleblower system. Our compliance guidelines are a key part of the CMS. The Code of Conduct sets out the basic requirements for all our employees. At the same time, the Code of Conduct for Business Partners contains our principles of conduct, which we consider appropriate and indispensable for any type of business activity. In addition, we have an anti-corruption guideline that regulates how the benefits and potential conflicts of interest are managed, and an antitrust guideline that defines conduct when dealing with competitors. In 2025, employees worldwide received training to raise awareness of this issue. Furthermore, Festo has a zero-tolerance approach: no violation goes without appropriate sanctions. Our whistleblower portal gives employees and business partners around the world the opportunity to report any misconduct anonymously without having to fear any disadvantages. Compliance with and implementation of the CMS processes are the subject of regular audits by the Group Internal Audit. Aside from this, our CMS has been frequently audited by external auditors based on the IDW PS 980 standard since 2015. They certified the unconditional suitability and effectiveness of the CMS in 2022. We are not aware of any legal proceedings initiated due to anti- competitive behavior or the formation of cartels or monopolies. More details are available in the compliance section of our sustainability website. 3. Governance Festo SE & Co. KG Sustainability Report 2025 Festo SE & Co. KG Sustainability Report 2025 50 51
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