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German Corporate Governance Code (as amended on February 7, 2017 with decisions from the plenary meeting of February 7, 2017)

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Summary

This Code highlights the obligation of the Management and Supervisory Boards to ensure the continued existence of the company and its sustainable value creation in line with the principles of the social market economy (the company’s best interests).

Issuer

Germany

Year

2017

Region

Europe

Issuer (type)

Government Commission (Regierungscommission) (Government)

Instrument type

Code

Disclosure instrument

Yes

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Text analysis

    • Moderate 0.92%
    • Moderate 0.18%
    • S focus: gender equality, value creation, diversity
    • G focus: financial report, financial reporting, internal control, risk management, audit
    • Finance, Management