1) All changes compared to previous year are based on the underlying performance 2007/08.

2) Restated as a result of initial application of IFRIC 14, for details refer to Note 2 in the consolidated financial statements of the Annual Report 2008/09.

3) Excluding one-off costs for the prohibited acquisition of the GN ReSound Group. (see Note 2 in the consolidated financial statements of the Annual Report 2008/09). Balance sheet and cash flow as reported.

4) Cash and cash equivalents + other current financial assets - short-term debts - other current financial liabilities - non-current financial liabilities.

5) Receivables + inventories - trade payables - current income tax liabilities - other short-term liabilities - short-term provisions.

6) Excluding goodwill and intangibles relating to acquisitions.

7) Total assets - cash and cash equivalents - other current financial assets - trade payables  - other liabilities - provisions - tax liabilities.

8) Equity in % of total assets.

9) Cash flow from operating activities + cash flow from investing activities.

10) EBIT in % of capital employed (average).

11) Income after taxes in % of equity (average).

12) Proposal to the Annual General Shareholders' Meeting of June 10, 2009.