Risks and opportunities

The business development of HUGO BOSS AG is subject for the most part to the same risks and opportunities as those applicable to the HUGO BOSS Group. HUGO BOSS AG is generally exposed to the risks and benefits from the opportunities of its subsidiaries and investees to the extent of its share in equity in each case. Report on risks and opportunities

As the parent company, HUGO BOSS AG is integrated in the Group-wide risk management system of the HUGO BOSS Group. The description required under Sec. 289 (5) HGB [“Handelsgesetzbuch”: German Commercial Code] of the accounting-related internal control system and risk management system for HUGO BOSS AG is presented in the HUGO BOSS Group’s risk report.

The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). If necessary – for instance, for purposes relating to the separate financial statements pursuant to HGB or for tax purposes – reconciliations are made to the respective requirements on account level. This means that specific information contained in the IFRS consolidated financial statements also constitutes a significant basis for the separate financial statements of HUGO BOSS AG. At HUGO BOSS AG, the conceptual framework referred to in the Risk Report section is supplemented by a mandatory HGB accounting manual and HGB chart of accounts. Report on risks and opportunities, Risk report