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n professional and personal development. Im especially pleased that, with the great support of the works councils, we can also

quickly introduce this new approach in Germany, too. In fiscal 2, we inve sted more than 3 million in training

and continuing education for our employees. Our colleagues have made intensive use of the learning opportunities: more than six million

learning hours. An increase by one quarter compared to fiscal 2. We dont eave the future of our colleagues to

chance. Above all, in our factories because we need new technology. But we also need the people who have mastered this technology. Like Tobias Whr. He was an apprentice in Amberg, Germany. He continued his education and became mechanical -engineering technician and worked in the workshop at our Amberg factory. In his free time, Tobias experimented with 3D printers. He had the idea of printing spare parts for the machines used at the factory so they could be put back into operation faster. Tobias convinced his boss to invest in metal 3D printer. Today, spare parts are printed overnight, and machines can be repaired the next day. Tobias says: People who have the will to continue their education can really achieve thi ngs at our company. Continuing education is important and the culture that defines how we work is important, too. Speech by Roland Busch to the Annual Shareholders Meetin 2 Seite 1 von 1 The way we work is changing. Due to the pandemic, the pace of this change has become even faster. We were one of the first major compani es worldwide to place its bets on more flexible work culture. Wherever possible, our colleagues can work on mobile basis two to three days week. After all, its about what you accomplish not about how long you sit at your desk! The fact that we at Siemens are living and embodying this new culture together with our managers, our works councils, our colleagues makes me very proud. Remember my colleague Emily Feav