supplementary report
After the close of the 2008 financial year, a change was made at the management level of kuka Roboter GmbH. The ceo of kuka Roboter GmbH, who was also part of kuka ag’s management team, was released from his duties and a provisional replacement was named. We do not expect any impact on the asset, financial or earnings situation as a result of this change.
In addition, us carmakers General Motors and Chrysler applied for further government aid on February 17, 2009 so that they would remain solvent. Should Chrysler and / or General Motors or Ford become bankrupt, it is possible that this could impact the assets, financial position and earnings of the Group to the extent that the value of receivables would need to be adjusted.