Assurance Independent assurance over proxy voting processes is performed at AllianzGI by the following departments and activities: Internal audit is performed by the Internal Audit department of Allianz Asset Management AG, the holding company of AllianzGI. The primary purpose of the Internal Audit department is to examine, evaluate and report independently on the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control framework by applying a risk- and process-based audit approach, which forms an annual audit plan. Proxy voting is included in the annual audit plan on a periodic basis. The scope of the audit typically covers all aspects and components of proxy voting described in this document, and associated policies. Additionally, Internal Audit provides an independent assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of the control environment and recommends improvements to it, where appropriate. Contact for matters relating to proxy voting and engagement: Dr Antje Stobbe Head of Stewardship Tel: +49 (0) 69 24431 2630 Email: [email protected] www.allianzgi.com AllianzGI Stewardship Statement 16