i

Important security note: Warning of attempted fraud in the name of DWS

We have detected that fraudulent individuals are misusing the "DWS" trademark and the names of DWS employees on the internet and social media. These fraudsters are operating fake websites, Facebook pages, WhatsApp groups and Mobile Apps. Please be aware that DWS does not have any Facebook Ambassador profiles or WhatsApp chats. If you receive any unexpected calls, messages, or emails claiming to be from DWS, exercise caution and do not make any payments or disclose personal information. We encourage you to report any suspicious activity to info@dws.com, including any relevant documents and the original fraudulent email. Additionally, if you believe you have been a victim of fraud, please notify your local authorities and take steps to protect yourself.

Media Contacts

Global Head of Communications

Sebastian Kraemer-Bach

Global Head of Communications & Head of Media Relations

E-mail: sebastian.kraemer-bach@dws.com

Telephone: +49 (69) 910-43330

Based in: Frankfurt

Press Team

Ina Kolanowski

Deputy Head of Media Relations. Corporate, Alternatives DACH, Sustainability.

E-mail: ina.kolanowski@dws.com

Telephone: +49 (69) 910-48824

Based in: Frankfurt

Nick Bone

Deputy Head of Media Relations. Head of International (UK & EMEA ex-DACH, Americas, APAC).

E-mail: nick.bone@dws.com

Telephone: +44 (20) 754-72603

Based in: London

Cristelia Diaz Duque

Head of DACH

E-mail: sabina.diaz-duque@dws.com

Telephone: +49 (69) 910 14177

Based in: Frankfurt

Mirjam Eckert

DACH

E-mail: mirjam.eckert@dws.com

Telephone: +49 (0)69 / 910 43248

Based in: Frankfurt

Jörg E. Jäger

DACH

E-mail: joerg-e.jaeger@dws.com

Telephone: +49 (0)69 / 910 45925

Based in: Frankfurt

Vincent Schütz

DACH

E-mail: Vincent.schuetz@dws.com

Telephone: +49(151)42585297

Based in: Frankfurt

Klaus Thoma

Europe (Spain, Italy, France)

E-mail: klaus.thoma@dws.com

Telephone: +49 (69) 910–33405

Based in: Frankfurt

Tanpreet Charlet

Europe (UK, Nordics, Benelux)

E-mail: tanpreet.charlet@dws.com

Telephone: +44(20)754-18509

Based in: London

Karsten Swoboda

Head of Corporate, Finance and M&A

E-mail: karsten.swoboda@dws.com

Telephone: +49 69 910 14941

Based in: Frankfurt

Kurtis Sze

APAC

E-mail: kurtis.sze@dws.com

Telephone: +852 22038027

Based in: Hong Kong

Kaoru Kiuchi

Japan

E-mail: kaoru.kiuchi@dws.com

Telephone: +81 (3) 5156-5250

Based in: Tokyo

Karin Pamio

Australia

E-mail: karin.pamio@dws.com

Telephone: +61 (3) 9270-4366

Based in: Melbourne

CIO View