As part of the ninth tranche and the initiated tenth tranche of the 2022–2026 share buyback program, we repurchased a total of 10.5 million shares to the value of €500 million in the first half of 2026. Since the beginning of the share buyback program, we have so far repurchased a total of 126.4 million shares to the value of €5,000 million.
On March 23, 2026, we issued two bonds maturing in 2030 and 2034 and with an aggregate principal amount of €1.25 billion. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. On April 1, 2026, and May 20, 2026, we repaid bonds amounting to €500 million and €750 million, respectively.