In contrast to 2005, the companies of the Marzotto Group are no longer classified as related companies within the meaning of IAS 24 in the year under review.

In fiscal 2005, members of the Supervisory Board received royalties totaling EUR 813 thousand along with compensation for other services rendered, particularly consulting services, in the amount of EUR 200 thousand. No such payments were made to Supervisory Board members in fiscal 2006.