Karl Faller e.K. commits to not engaging in or contributing to money laundering or the finance of terrorism. Karl Faller e.K. has implemented Know Your Counterparty (KYC) procedures to:

• Establish the identify of all counterparties[1];
• Verify that counterparties and, if applicable, beneficial owners are not named on relevant government lists for individuals or organisations implicated in money laundering, fraud or involvement with prohibited organisations and/or those financing conflict.
• Maintain an understanding of the nature and legitimacy of the businesses operated by counterparties and
• Monitor transactions for unusual or suspicious activity.

For the purpose of this policy and related procedures money laundering is defined as a process of disguising the financial proceeds of crime to conceal their illegal origin. Finance of terrorism is defined as is any kind of financial support to those who attempt to encourage, plan or engage in terrorism.

[1] Defined as suppliers (including sub-contractors) and customers

Karl Faller e.K. designates Dr. Konrad Henn as the Anti-Money Laundering Program Compliance Officer (AMLCO), with full responsibility for its Anti-Money Laundering Program. The AMLCO will ensure:

• The AML Program is implemented effectively;
• The AML Program is updated, as necessary; and,
• Appropriate persons are educated and properly trained.

Where required by applicable law, we will respond to any requests from applicable law enforcement agencies about accounts or transactions by immediately searching our records to determine whether we maintain or have maintained any account for, or have engaged in any transaction with, each individual, entity, or organization named in the request. Upon receiving an information request, the AMLCO will be responsible for responding to any such requests.

Before conducting business with any new suppliers or customers, we will check to ensure that such counterparties are not listed on the EU Sanctions Map or the area is mentioned in the CAHRAS list.

In the event that we determine a prospective counterparty, or someone with or for whom the counterparty is transacting, is on the OFSI list, we will immediately terminate any further dealings with the individual or entity in question.

We require all new and existing counterparties to provide copies of government-issued identification. This may include personal identity documents for individuals (including copies of passports or national ID card) and business licences or company registration / tax ID numbers for companies.

Prior to entering into any business relationship, we will collect the following information from all counterparties:

• Name of counterparty (company/organisation/individual).
• Registered address.
• Contact person and information.
• Name of parent company and subsidiaries.
• Business registration number.
• Date of company registration.
• Description of core business activity.
• Beneficial owners.
• Shareholders.
• Board of directors.
• Management structure.
• Copies of relevant policies (AML/KYC policy, supply chain policy).

Based on the information provided to us by potential or existing counterparties. we will ensure that we have a reasonable belief that we know the true identity of the individual or company by using risk-based procedures to verify and document the accuracy of the information received.

In verifying applicant identity, we will seek to identify any potential inconsistencies or red flags with regards to in the information obtained. We will use a combination of documentary evidence (such as assessing the authenticity of proof of identification provided) and non-documentary evidence (checking publicly available information on potential or actual counterparties).

Based on the information provided by potential or actual counterparties, the following red-flags will be used to signal possible money laundering or terrorist financing:

• Limited knowledge of the industry.
• Requests for unusual financial terms and conditions.
• Lack of established place of business, or offices in an unusual location or high-risk jurisdiction.
• Proposals for a transaction that makes no sense.
• Use of unusual or distant banks.
• Use of non-bank financial institutions for no apparent legitimate business purpose.
• Frequent and unexplained changes in bank accounts or accounting personnel.
• Use of companies without any apparent legitimate fiscal, legal or commercial reason.
• Unusually complex organisational structure.
• Unexplained Involvement of third parties in transactions.
• Refusal to identify beneficial owners or controlling interests in cases where this would be commercially expected.
• Attempted anonymity by conducting ordinary business through accountants, lawyers or other intermediaries.
• Use of cash in a non-standard manner.

In cases where suspicious transactions are identified, these will be reported to the German Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)

• Review of AML procedures and training

Karl Faller e.K. will review its AML and KYC procedures on at least an annual basis to ensure that they remain up to date and fit for purpose. This includes ensuring that the AMLCO undertakes any necessary AML training, if and when applicable.

Approved by authorised representative of Karl Faller e.K.

Name:                                    Heike Faller

Position:                                Owner

Date approved:                     31.03.2022

Updated:                               29.02.2024