We would like to express our sincere thanks for the exclusive company visits. It was a unique opportunity to gain deeper insights into these remarkable businesses.

The R&S Group, a true hidden champion in the Swiss equity market, impressed us with its leading position in the manufacturing of electrical infrastructure components. The company is well-positioned to benefit from the growing demand for energy generation and distribution, driven by the global trend toward decarbonization. Our special thanks go to CEO Markus Laesser, CFO Matthias P. Weibel, Sonia Peri, Executive Assistant, and Doris Rudischhauser, Investor & Media Relations, for their time and valuable insights.

Equally fascinating was our visit to Bachem, the global market leader in the development and production of peptides and oligonucleotides. With a comprehensive range of services, Bachem provides pharmaceutical and biotech companies worldwide with products for research, clinical development, and commercial use. We thank CEO Thomas Meier, CFO Alain Schaffter, Andrea Grieshaber, Executive Assistant, and Barbora Blaha, Head of IR, for their hospitality and enlightening presentations.

We were particularly pleased with the excellent atmosphere among the participants. The many questions and the resulting insightful answers contributed significantly to a lively and constructive exchange. This highlights the great interest and commitment of all involved and made the visit a truly valuable experience.