COMBINED MANAGEMENT AND GROUP MANAGEMENT REPORT

Fundamental Information on the Group

Business Model

AIXTRON develops, produces and installs equipment for the deposition of complex semiconductor materials, and also offers deposition processes, consulting, training, customer support and service for these systems.

Report on Economic Position

Global Economy

As a manufacturer of capital goods, AIXTRON may be affected by the development of the general economic environment, as this could impact its own suppliers, manufacturing costs, and sales opportunities, driven by the customers' willingness to invest.

Management Report of AIXTRON SE

Supplementary Explanations According to HGB

The management report of AIXTRON SE and the Group management report of the AIXTRON Group are combined according to Section 315 Para. 5 HGB in conjunction with Section 298 Para. 2 HGB. The report is published in the Federal Gazette.

Report on Expected Developments, Opportunities and Risks

Expected Developments

Future Market Environment

In its “World Economic Outlook” (January 2024), the IMF forecasts global economic growth of 3.1% for 2024. Given the expected continued decline in inflation, the IMF sees the risks to global growth as broadly balanced.