3. Conditional share capital

The company had the following conditional share capital:

• a. Since 18 May 2017, the conditional capital thus amounted to CHF 1 350 000 (1 350 000 shares with a nominal value of CHF 1.00 each) according to Article 3a of the Articles of Association. As of 31 December 2023, the conditional share capital amounted unchanged to CHF 1 350 000 (1 350 000 shares with a nominal value of CHF 1.00 each).
• b. Additionally, according to Article 3b of the Articles of Association, the share capital of the company may be increased by the maximum amount of CHF 46 638 by the issuance of no more than 46 638 (2022: 46 638) registered shares that are to be fully paid in and have a nominal value of CHF 1.00 each; this increase being the result of the exercise of option rights that can be granted to employees of the company or of affiliated companies. As of 31 December 2023, the conditional share capital thus amounted unchanged to CHF 46 638 (46 638 shares with a nominal value per CHF 1.00 each).