Basis of presentation

The accounting policies used in this quarterly report are essentially the same as those used in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023. The consolidated interim statement of financial position, the consolidated interim income statement, the statement of comprehensive income, and the statement of cash flows have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard (IAS) 34 ‘Interim Financial Reporting’ and other International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the EU. The reporting currency is the euro.