DURATION OF MANDATE AND TERM OF OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR-IN-CHARGE

Since 2021, the statutory auditors of Investis have been KPMG, Badenerstrasse 172, 8036 Zurich. Reto Benz has been the lead auditor.

AUDIT FEES

For the 2023 reporting period, audit fees of CHF 0.34 million were recorded (prior year CHF 0.26 million).

ADDITIONAL FEES

For the 2023 reporting period, additional fees of CHF 0.14 million (prior year CHF 0.09 million) were charged by KPMG for providing assurance reports on the internal control system in relation to financial reporting and IT-related controls. No other significant fees were charged by other audit companies for any other services.

SUPERVISORY AND CONTROLLING powers WITH REGARD TO THE EXTERNAL AUDITORS

Each year, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors evaluates the performance, remuneration and independence of the statutory auditor and proposes an external auditor to the Board of Directors, which is put forward for election at the General Meeting. The Audit Committee also annually examines the scope of the external auditing, the auditing plans and the relevant processes, and discusses the audit results with the external auditors.