In the course of the first half of 2010 no significant changes in internal as well as external background conditions and factors of influence occurred. With regard to individual risks and opportunities please refer to Group Annual Report 2009/Report on the expected development with its major opportunities and risks. At the time of reporting there were no risks that might jeopardize the continued existence of the SolarWorld Group. The Management Board of SolarWorld AG does not expect any fundamental change in the risk situation from today’s point of view.