Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

The Geberit Group consists of one single business unit, the purpose of which is to develop, produce and distribute sanitary products and systems for the residential and industrial construction industry. All products are distributed using the same distribution channel – wholesale – in general to plumbers, who resell the products to the end users. Products are produced by plants that specialize in particular production processes. As a general rule, one specific article is produced at only one location. Distribution is carried out by country or regional distribution subsidiaries, which sell to wholesalers. A distribution subsidiary is always responsible for the distribution of the whole range of products in its sales area. The main task of the distribution subsidiary is local market development, which comprises as a main focus the support of plumbers, sanitary planners and wholesalers. Research and development of the whole range of products is carried out centrally by Geberit International AG. All corporate tasks are also centralized at Geberit International AG.

Due to the unity and focus of the business, the top management (Group Executive Board) and the management structure of the Geberit Group are organized by function (overall management, products, sales, marketing & brands, finance). The financial management of the Group by the Board of Directors and the Group Executive Board is based on sales by markets and product lines and on the consolidated income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cashflows.

The acquisition of the Sanitec Group has no effect on segment reporting. The Sanitec activities will be fully integrated into the Geberit business model which means that all Sanitec companies will be fully integrated into the functional organisational structure of the Geberit Group. Sales activities will be pooled in a single local sales company for each country or region. Geberit International AG will assume responsibility for the Sanitec Group's development activities. The Group's financial management remains unchanged.

Segment reporting is therefore prepared according to IFRS 8.31 et seq. (one single reportable segment) and the valuation is made according to the same principles as the consolidated financial statements. The geographical allocation of net sales is based on the domicile of customers.

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