Employee benefit expenses recognized for the reporting period comprised the following:
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Employee benefit expenses |
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in EUR thousands | 2025 | 2024 |
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Wages and salaries and other benefits | -242,014 | -221,068 |
Social security costs | -39,012 | -38,997 |
Pension costs – defined contribution plans | -11,578 | -11,424 |
Pension costs – defined benefit plans | -625 | -830 |
| -293,229 | -272,319 |
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In 2025, the average number of employees in continuing operations was 4,874 (2024: 5,047).
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