For NORMA Group, the ongoing pandemic and the war in Ukraine with all its consequences were the main topics of capital market communications in 2022. This was associated in particular with the tense situation in the global supply chains and the sharp rise in material costs due to higher gas and energy prices. Other important and related issues included the high purchase prices of and security of energy supplies to maintain production. On the other hand, positive developments were also communicated, relating to rising end-customer demand and successful price pass-throughs. In addition, there was a constant exchange on filling the position of Chairman of the Management Board and the stabilization measures initiated following the publication of the 2022 Half-Year Report.

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