DF Deutsche Forfait AG announced that Dr. Tonio Barlage, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the company, has resigned from office for personal reasons with effect from 31 December 2018. Following the resignation of Dr. Barlage, the Supervisory Board will continue to have a quorum with the remaining three members. Until a new Chairman is elected by the Supervisory Board, Vice Chairman Franz Josef Nick will assume the duties of the Chairman.