Statement of Principle

on Human Resources-Policy

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Statement of Principle on Human Resources-Policy

Introduction

As an independent, family-owned company wi th a long tradition we are acutely aware of the importance of social responsibility. This includes due care and responsibility for all of our employees worldwide. We are guided by our shared values of trust, quality, sustainability, responsibility and

integrity, as well as G&D's vision and mission. We have underlined our commitment to these values by participating in the UN Global Compact since 2010. Responsibility in the areas of human rights and labour standards is part of the ten principles which we are committed to by our participation. The

basis of our human resources strategy is to assure high quality of global leadership and to build on and invest into the excellent knowledge and motivation of our employees. All of our managers and human resources professionals are committed to protecting human rights and labour standards and to

treating our employees with dignity, fairness and respect, which is reflected in this statement of

principle.

1. The Mission of Human Resources at Giesecke & Devrient

We act as global strategic and operational partners for management and employees. We provide

advice on organizational development and support change processes within the Group. We ensure that the right employees are in the right place at the right time to provide a value-added contribution

for G&D. We facilitate targeted personal and professional development for our employees and managers, and aim to give them every opportunity to use their skills and abilities in a way that is mutually beneficial. We establish market-driven framework conditions and ensure efficient and

effective HR processes and policies.

We are responsible for the worldwide Executive Management. We foster outstanding leadership and

intercultural skill through need-based employee exchange programs across the Group and facilitate

Global Talent Management.

2. Giesecke & Devrient Employment Policy

Our employees are the key to the success of our business. Their commitment, knowledge, and skills

determine the quality of our products and services, and thus our success in the marketplace.

Our aim, at both national and international levels, is to be a responsible and reliable employer.

Fostering the commitment and satisfaction of our employees, ensuring a workplace free from

discrimination, and guaranteeing equal job opportunities for all employees are among our top

priorities.

Respect for every single employee is an integral part of our corporate culture and the basis of

motivation and loyalty. It is the key to winning the trust of our employees. Valuing every single employee and his/her individual situation is our basis for gaining the confidence of our staff. We place great importance on treating our employees fairly, responsibly, and on providing a challenging but

respectful working environment.

Our Employment policy follows a clear maxim: shaping the future together. To achieve this and to

sustain our global success in the future, we ensure continuous staff development and a uniform value-

and strength-based leadership culture.

We believe the long-term profitability of our company is a necessary part of a responsible employment

policy.

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We are committed to a diverse company culture. This means that Diversity Management is a priority

for us and we place a particular focus on women's advancement in the workplace. We also strive for a

well-balanced age structure and a culturally diverse workforce.

We have clear principles for the way we interact wi th our employees and the following principles and objectives corroborate our ethos and endorse the respect and responsibility we have towards each

employee:

• We offer each employee as much flexibility as is organizationally and economically possible.

• We make every effort to familiarize ourselves wi th the cultures, environments and ever-

changing business conditions when making decisions concerning employees.

• We encourage our employees to fully utilize their potential and we offer tailored training solutions and relevant personal and professional learning opportunities.

• Through mutual knowledge exchange we expect that every employee will share and impart their knowledge, experience and the G&D values to one another and to the next generation.

• We consider regional conditions and circumstances as well as intercultural characteristics when

developing'differentiated offers in our subsidiaries. We encourage and make use of our

employees' intercultural skill and experience.

• We believe in the importance of corporate citizenship. For example, together with our employees, we are active in several corporate volunteering projects in cooperation with our

Giesecke & Devrient Foundation, which promotes the education of young people and

exchange between different nations and cultures as key objectives.

3. Working Conditions at the Giesecke & Devrient Group

We aim to provide excellent working conditions for our employees worldwide. We therefore follow the fol lowing principles based on the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations Global Compact and the Fundamental Conventions of the International Labour

Organization (ILO):

• We always respect and adhere to the national and local legislation and regulations pertaining

to working conditions and labour practices in the countries in which we operate.

• We acknowledge the international labour standards for overtime limits and compensate our employees adequately for overtime worked.

• All of our employees get adequate rest periods and paid vacation.

• We respect our employees' freedom of association and their rights to collective bargaining. We cooperate closely wi th employee representative bodies according to the local requirements and standards in each country and place high importance on an open and constructive dialogue

with our employees and their representatives.

• We treat all of our employees wi th respect and never use any inappropriate disciplinary

practices, harsh or inhumane treatment.

• None of our entities use any form of child labour. We never employ any person who is younger

than the local legal minimum age for employment. Persons under the age of 18 are not employed for any hazardous work or work that is inconsistent wi th their individual

development. We do however support legitimate workplace apprenticeships, internships and other similar programs that comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

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• None of our entities use any form of forced labour. Our employees are free to terminate their

employment w i th reasonable notice. We never require employees to lodge deposits of money

or w i thho ld payment or place debt upon employees. We check government-issued

identif ication, passports, and/or work permits at the t ime of hiring, but we never wi thhold

them f rom our employees.

• All of our employees receive fair and reasonable wages which are at or above local min imum

wage. Wages are paid in a regular and timely manner. Under comparable prerequisites and

conditions, we pay equal wages for equal work.

• We provide our employees w i th attractive benefits according to national law and local market

practice in each country.

• All workers receive wri t ten and understandable information about their employment

conditions and wages.

• We place great importance on the health and safety of our employees and fo l low all related

regulations and procedures carefully and in compliance w i th international industry standards.

All our facilities are safe and clean and we strive to offer a pleasant work ing environment. We

provide all necessary safety equipment and training free of charge and take extensive measures

to prevent workplace accidents, injuries or exposures to health risks and to achieve a continual

decline in the number of accidents.

• We f ight all forms of discrimination and promote equal opportunit ies of all our employees. Our

employees are hired and promoted on the basis of their job-related qualifications and skills.

Munich, 30.04.2015

Director of Labour Relations)

Giesecke & Devrient GmbH

Prinzregentenstrasse 159

P.O. Box 80 07 29

81677 Munich

GERMANY

www.g i -de .com

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