The purpose of these Corporate Governance Principles (the Principles) of Continental AG (the Company) is to further a responsible management of the Company and the Continental Corporation (the "Corporation") focused on value creation. On the basis of applicable law, the German Corporate Governance Code (the "Code") and our Basics, the Principles are intended to make the governance by the Executive Board and the Supervisory Board transparent and understandable and to promote the confidence of investors, customers, employees and the general public in the management and control of the Company as a publicly listed German stock corporation. The Supervisory Board, the Executive Board and all employees of the Corporation understand the Principles as their obligation.