Other provisions (non-current) / provisions (current), 37. Other financial and other non-financial liabilities, 38. Assets held for sale / liabilities related to assets held for sale, 32. A development in multichannel marketing. Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities, 39. The net debt results from the balance of the financial liabilities (including liabilities from finance leases), cash and cash equivalents less financial investments. Weighted average (total) cost of capital. The WACC results from the weighted average of the cost rate for equity and debt capital on the capital markets. Integrating all channels offers consumers a flexible and seamless shopping experience as the channels are holistically linked in all purchasing phases. The sales line METRO Wholesale operates 678 wholesale stores in Europe and Asia under its brands METRO and MAKRO. Renowned agencies that issue ratings are Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s and Fitch. The previous annual reports included additional revenues from transactions with delivery-related services of the METRO stores.

9 of the German Commercial Code (HGB), 53. Corporate Responsibility Progress Report 2016 / 17, Consolidated financial statements of METRO AG, Market capitalisation and index inclusion, Accounting-related internal control and risk management system, Events after the closing date and outlook, Remuneration system of the Management Board, Changes in the remuneration system starting in financial year 2017/18, Notes pursuant to the German Commercial Code, Notes to the group accounting principles and methods, 6.

Classic Fine Foods is an Asian delivery company for a wide range of deli food. Financial investments and investments accounted for using the equity method, 24. Consolidated financial statements of METRO AG, Market capitalisation and index inclusion, Human rights and employer-employee relationships, Accounting-related internal control and risk management system, Profit or loss for the period and earnings per share, Events after the closing date and outlook, Remuneration system of the Management Board, Remuneration of members of the Supervisory Board, Notes to the group accounting principles and methods, 6. These initiatives primarily refer to the activities of the Hospitality Digital business unit, which was established in 2015. Management Board and Supervisory Board, 51. The real estate segment makes a long-term and significant contribution to the overall business success of METRO. The initiative was established in 2000 by retail companies. Summary term for hotels, restaurants and catering companies, often referred to as HoReCa industry sector. Management Board and Supervisory Board, 52. It aims to disclose companies’ CO. The initiative promotes the establishment of international audits that reduce food-related risks and evaluate food suppliers within that context. Currency effects result from situations where the same amount of currency units is translated into another currency at differing exchange rates. Maturities and impairment losses of capitalised financial instruments, 30. In 2004, this standard was updated and the COSO ERM (Enterprise Risk Management – Integrated Framework), also known as COSO II, was published. All measures specifying a company’s and its employees’ behaviour in accordance with legislation, established social guidelines and values. In addition to food and non-food items, it includes professional services and digital solutions.