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We also take the allegations you described on the various suppliers listed below very seriously...

We are monitoring the political situation in Myanmar very closely and we take the developments that have been taking place since 2021 very seriously. We are in contact with international organizations such as IndustriALL and Human Rights Watch. Unfortunately, the political situation in Myanmar is worsening, which makes it even more challenging to comply with human rights due diligence. On the basis of the discussions with IndustriALL and after careful consideration, we have decided to follow the call of the global trade union federation IndustriALL. In coordination with IndustriALL, we will gradually withdraw from Myanmar by the end of 2024 as part of a responsible exit. Until then, we will continue to implement the increased measures for fulfilling our corporate due diligence.

We will continue to closely monitor the situation in Myanmar even after our decision to phase out by the end of 2024 and reassess should the political situation change.

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