7. Changes of control and defence measures

7.1 Duty to make an offer

An opting-out clause is laid down in Article 9 of the Articles of Association
(www.zehndergroup.com/en/investor-relations/corporate-governance). Under Article 125 (3) and (4) of the Swiss Financial Market Infrastructure Act (FinMIA), anyone who purchases shares of the Company is not obligated to make a public offer to buy pursuant to Articles 135 and 163 of this same law.

7.2 Clauses on changes of control

There are no change-of-control clauses for members of the Board of Directors or for members of the Group Executive Committee.