Responsibility Statement

To the best of our knowledge, and in accordance with the applicable reporting principles for half-year financial reporting, the Condensed Consolidated Half-Year Financial Statements give a true and fair view of the net assets, financial position and results of operations of the Group, and the Consolidated Interim Management’s Report includes a fair review of the development and performance of the business as well as the position of the Group, together with a description of the principal opportunities and risks associated with the expected development of the Group for the remaining fiscal year.

Ludwigshafen, July 22, 2019

BASF SE
The Board of Executive Directors