In connection with the announcement issued by the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) on 28 January 2026 concerning an ongoing explanatory proceeding regarding potential practices that may restrict competition, we emphasize that the proceeding in question is not an antitrust proceeding directed against any specific companies. Its purpose is solely to determine whether there are grounds to initiate an actual antitrust investigation.

AB fully cooperates with UOKiK as part of all activities conducted by the Office.

The AB Group is not, and has never been, involved in any practices that restrict competition. The AB Group has been operating for 36 years and has always acted — and continues to act — in full compliance with applicable laws. This is confirmed by the results of numerous inspections carried out at the Company by the relevant authorities.