Pursuant to an energy supply agreement between Energie AG Oberösterreich Trading GmbH and VERBUND AG, the Group procures a certain annual amount of electricity on the basis of standard market products. The cost of the delivered electricity is recognised under material costs.
The Federal Competition Authority (BWB) is conducting investigations throughout Austria into the area of collection and transport in the waste management industry. One such investigation was conducted on 16 March 2021 at the premises of Energie AG Oberösterreich Umwelt Service GmbH in Hörsching. Energie AG Oberösterreich Umwelt Service GmbH is actively involved to help clarify the facts and assured its full cooperation with BWB. From today's perspective, these actions are not expected to bring any negative consequences.