“In 2024, the internal control system roadmap was deployed in each of the Business Units. Aligned with the Group’s strategic priorities, it supports their ability to achieve their business goals and ensures our long-term success.” Petra Ghanem, Vice-President Internal Control and Risks 3 LINES OF DEFENCE TO CONTROL THE RISKS ▪ Checks carried out ▪ Checks on the ▪ Independent as part of day-to- correct application oversight by the day operations of the first line Group internal of defence audit of ▪ Checks performed performance of at Business ▪ Monitoring of the checks by Group the first two lines Unit level of defence process leads and Group experts in specific fields | 13