UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

March 31, 2023

 

Commission file number:

001-14251

 

SAP EUROPEAN COMPANY

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

 

Dietmar-Hopp-Allee 16

69190 Walldorf

Federal Republic of Germany

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F          [X]                              Form 40-F          [  ]

 

 

 

 

SAP SE

 

FORM 6-K

 

On March 31, 2023, SAP SE, ("SAP"), issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing that the Supervisory Board has extended the contracts of Executive Board members Julia White and Scott Russell until 2027. Furthermore, Sabine Bendiek, Chief People & Operating Officer and Labor Relations Director, informed the Supervisory Board that she will not seek to renew her Executive Board contract which runs until December 31. 2023.

 

Any statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "may," "plan," "project," "predict," "should" and "will" and similar expressions as they relate to SAP are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. SAP undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. The factors that could affect SAP's future financial results are discussed more fully in SAP's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including SAP's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates.

 

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EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit No.Exhibit
  
99.1Press Release dated March 31, 2023

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  SAP SE
  (Registrant)
   
         
  By:  /s/ Christopher Sessar  
       
    Name: Dr. Christopher Sessar
    Title: Chief Accounting Officer
       
   
  By:  /s/ Christian Kastler  
       
    Name: Christian Kastler
    Title: Co-Head of Corporate Accounting and Reporting
   
   
Date: March 31, 2023  

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.Exhibit
  
99.1(i) Press Release dated March 31, 2023

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

SAP Supervisory Board Extends Contracts with Executive Board Members Julia White and Scott Russell – Sabine Bendiek to End Her Contract December 31, 2023

 

WALLDORF, Germany March 31, 2023 SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced that the SAP Supervisory Board has extended the contracts of Executive Board Members Julia White, Chief Marketing & Solutions Officer, and Scott Russell, who leads SAP’s Customer Success organization, for three years until 2027.

 

“We express our gratitude to Julia and Scott for their excellent work, which has significantly propelled the company forward. With their exceptional skills and expertise, we are confident that they will continue to provide the necessary drive for their respective Board areas to manage the opportunities and challenges ahead,” said Prof. Dr. Hasso Plattner, Chairman of the SAP Supervisory Board.

 

Furthermore, Sabine Bendiek, Chief People & Operating Officer and Labor Relations Director, informed the Supervisory Board that she will not seek to renew her Executive Board contract. Bendiek has led the People & Operations Board area since 2021, combining HR expertise with the responsibility for operations across all Board areas.

 

Bendiek’s contract runs until December 31, 2023. She will continue to fulfill her responsibilities with complete dedication until then. During this time, the search for a successor will be conducted.

 

“The SAP Supervisory Board deeply regrets the decision. At the same time, we respect this choice and thank Sabine for her excellent work and commitment to SAP’s transformation. Sabine promoted new ways of working, bringing people, processes and technology together,” said Plattner.

 

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