Responsibility Statement in accordance with section 37y in connection with section 37w(2) no. 3 of the German Securities Trading Act (WpHG)

To the best of our knowledge, and in accordance with the applicable reporting principles for half-year financial reporting, the Consolidated Half-Year Financial Statements give a true and fair view of the net assets, financial position and results of operations of the Group, and the Half-Year Management’s Report includes a fair review of the development and performance of the business as well as the position of the Group, together with a description of the principal opportunities and risks associated with the expected development of the Group for the remaining fiscal year.

Ludwigshafen, July 23, 2018

BASF SE

The Board of Executive Directors