Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current estimates and projections of BASF management and currently available information. They are not guarantees of future performance, involve certain risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and are based upon assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. Many factors could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of BASF to be materially different from those that may be expressed or implied by such statements. Such factors include those discussed in the Opportunities and risks report in the BASF Report 2014. The BASF Report can be found online at: basf.com/report. We do not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements contained in this report.