ANNUAL REPORT 2020

Železiarne Podbrezová a.s. ANNUAL REPORT 2020 19 Recovery stays and preventative medical checks for employees EUR 207 thousand; Bonuses for major work and life anniversaries EUR 105 thousand; Improvement and enhancement of employee qualifications EUR 88 thousand; Comprehensive programme of health recovery measures (SRBP) EUR 8 629 thousand. A contribution for recreation in 2020 was provided to 323 employees in the total amount of EUR 61 thousand. To improve the working environment and in accordance with the approved regulations, the Company ensures safe workplaces, provides its employees with appropriate protective equipment, and regularly communicates with employee representatives and employees. The Company provides its employees with regular training in occupational health and safety, cooperates and regularly communicates with employee representatives responsible for work safety monitoring focused on injury prevention and avoidance. A total of 75 employee representatives from various units monitored the situation and sent monthly reports – a total of 743. In 2020, there were 36 registered occupational injuries at the Company, an increase of 6 compared to the previous year. The average treatment time increased from 74 calendar days in 2019 to 88 days in 2020. REPORT BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON BUSINESS ACTIVITIES, ASSETS AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN 2020 AND INFORMATION ON THE BUSINESS PLAN Changes to personnel expenses (EUR ’000) (1) Other expenses primarily comprise health centre and employee recovery expenses. 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Wages and salaries 36 897 42 831 48 697 49 735 44 637 Mandatory contributions from wages and salaries 12 098 14 763 16 613 17 160 15 339 Training, education 716 681 864 890 499 Protective equipment 399 526 501 504 521 Social fund – drawing 377 470 596 632 548 Other expenses (1) 210 224 253 206 136 Total 50 697 59 495 67 524 69 127 61 680 Expenses per employee 17 19 21 22 21 Added value & expenses per employee Expenses per employee (EUR '000) Added value per emplyee (EUR '000)