even if you have heard little from us this summer - in the background, planning for IGW 2022 is in full swing. We are pleased to announce that the International Green Week 2022 will finally take place again as a live event at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds.

Our decision is based on the current relief for major events in several German states and the positive signals we are receiving from the Berlin authorities. We are in close dialog with the relevant players in Berlin. The aim is to ensure a safe visit to the International Green Week 2022 while preserving its special flair.

We will start planning the halls in October and coordinate closely with our exhibitors on the upcoming trade fair appearance. Particular attention is being paid to hygiene measures.

Everyone is aware that visiting the upcoming IGW will be different from previous years. One initial change, for example, will be online ticket sales. We will be offering only online tickets for Green Week 2022. In this way, we ensure compliance with traceability as defined by the Infection Protection Act. In addition, online sales allow us to control the number of visitors, so that we can also comply with regulatory requirements here.

We still have to clarify many detailed questions in the coming days and weeks. We will keep you regularly informed about the current status of our plans.