
PRINCIPLE VOLKSWAGEN CODE
ŠKODA AUTO's own corporate culture and policy is based mainly on the principles defined in the ŠKODA AUTO Group Code of Conduct. The aim is to further promote transparency and adherence to ethical behavior in the business environment through the continuous improvement of internal processes and procedures in accordance with the Code. In the area of ethical standards, ŠKODA AUTO adheres, among other things, to the relevant recommendations and rules of the Corporate Governance Code, based on OECD principles (hereinafter the Code). Corporate governance also defines the distribution of rights and responsibilities between relevant entities, such as shareholders, executive management, corporate bodies, employees and customers.

Generally, it is a set of legal and executive methods and procedures that oblige a company to maintain a balanced relationship between itself and its employees. This Agreement in Principle is a very positive development, and it creates an opportunity for Volkswagen to begin to right the wrongs it committed in this country.The area of corporate governance represents a system to manage and supervise the company, while striving for management that is responsible, qualified, transparent and focused on the long-term success of the company and protection of the interests of relevant entities. The MDL Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee affirms its commitment to consumers.

It is expected that the Court will provide updates as the parties continue to make progress. The parties remain in discussions regarding an appropriate resolution for affected 3.0 liter diesel models. Judge Breyer encouraged owners and lessees to remain open-minded and not to come to premature conclusions before they have had the opportunity to review the complete details of the upcoming settlement agreement. All consumers will have enough information to allow them to make fully informed decisions. The Court noted that consumers will not have to choose between a proposed buyback or emission modification until after they have received and have had time to consider all necessary and relevant information. To that end, Judge Breyer emphasized that while the parties’ negotiations must remain confidential, the Court will provide consumers ample opportunity to review and comment before any agreement is approved. Breyer of the United States District Court of the Northern District of California, said during today’s hearing that the parties will have to work very hard in the upcoming weeks to negotiate the numerous deal points and details necessary to achieve a final settlement agreement. The presiding judge, Honorable Charles R.


We look forward to working through remaining issues and details, and presenting agreement documentation to the court, class and public on June 21, 2016,” said Elizabeth Cabraser, Court-appointed Lead Counsel for the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee. “On behalf of the consumer class of diesel owners and lessees, I am very pleased with our progress, with VW and with the federal and California authorities toward a fair, effective, and integrated solution for consumers and for the environment.
PRINCIPLE VOLKSWAGEN FULL
The agreement is an important first step in the effort to obtain full compensation for consumers and remediation of the environment impact caused by excessive emissions. – (April 21, 2016) – The MDL Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee leading the Volkswagen Emissions “Defeat Device” consumer class actions is pleased to announce that they have reached an Agreement in Principle with Volkswagen regarding the claims of all 2.0 liter TDI owners and lessees.
