Interim / Quarterly Report • Nov 30, 2025
Interim / Quarterly Report
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The current interim report on the activities of the Group of Chimimport AD is a commentary and analysis of the financial statements and other material information about the financial position and results of the Company for the third quarter of 2025.
The report is prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Accountancy Act, with Art. 100o of the Law on the Public Offering of Securities Act and the provisions of ORDINANCE № 2 of 09 November 2021.
Chimimport AD is one of the most successful Bulgarian enterprises. It started as a foreign trade company specializing in the marketing of chemical products, today "Chimimport" AD is an established holding company, uniting successful businesses. The main area of activity of "Chimimport" AD is the acquisition, sale of shares in Bulgarian and foreign companies, restructuring and management of subsidiaries of the portfolio. Subsidiaries occupy leading positions in various economic sectors, which operate:
Each of every nearly 6 000 employees in the structure of "Chimimport" AD contributes to the successful integration of Bulgarian business to European standards. Recent years have strengthened the company as a leader of the "Bulgarian Stock Exchange - Sofia" AD, included in "Premium" segment share, in the indices SOFIX, BGBX40 and BGTR30, which is the result of proper planning of investments and professional actions and efforts of management. The company's activities as a public company is the creation and establishment of effectively functioning corporate governance models to ensure equal treatment and protection of the rights of all shareholders. The common practice is the transparent and fair disclosure of information needed by current shareholders, stakeholders and potential investors.
At this stage the main advantages of "Chimimport" AD are:

Miroljub Ivanov CEO /Chief Executive Officer/
Chimimport AD is a public company with a two-tier management system.
All members of the Management Board and the Supervisory Board shall meet the legal requirements for taking up their position. Management bodies of the Company are: General Meeting of Shareholders, Supervisory Board and Management Board. The Management Board manages in accordance with the established vision, goals and strategy of Chimimport AD. All members and management and supervisory bodies are guided by their generally accepted principles of integrity, managerial and professional competence.
The basic strategy and investment policy of "Chimimport" AD are focused on positioning the group as a significant partner in servicing the traditional for the country and region trade flows. In particular, this motivates the entry of the group in sectors such as transport, agriculture, financial operations and real estate.
The companies of the economic group of Chimimport JSC are 64, in total, in the following leading and key sectors:
According to a reference from the Central Depository issued as at 30 September 2025, the members of the Managing and Supervisory Board owns the following number of shares:
| IVO KAMENOV | 495 880 | 0,21% |
|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDER KEREZOV | 160 000 | 0,07% |
| MIROLYUB IVANOV | 89 066 | 0,04% |
| NIKOLA MISHEV | 36 790 | 0,02% |
| MARIN MITEV | 26 533 | 0,01% |
| INVEST CAPITAL AD | 173 487 247 |
72.39% |
|---|---|---|
| CCB GROUP EAD | 1 296 606 |
0,54% |
| MARIANA BAZHDAROVA | 199 | 0,00% |

Due to the specific character of the activity of the issuer - holding activity, the main revenues of the company are both income from operating activities and financial, formed by positive differences from operations with financial instruments, interest income and dividends. Operating revenues are mainly related to investment property, services and others.
*Detailed information on financial performance is described in the Consolidated Financial Statement.
The economic environment in 2025 continued to be shaped by the military conflict in Ukraine.
The group has reviewed the exposure to increased credit risk in relation to business partners operating in the affected territories, including and from the sanctions imposed. The management of the Parent Company analyses all facts and circumstances regarding the current activity and operations with these counterparties. During the period, no additional credit losses related to this risk were recognized, which is due to the conservative approach laid down in the changes in the accounting policy of the Parent Company presented in 2024.
The conflict in the Middle East, which erupted in the last quarter of 2023, also brought some uncertainty. Given the Group's holding structure and its investments in the aviation sector, a preliminary review of the data for the fourth quarter of this segment was made, where the most - a large influence, but the results show that it can be considered insignificant. The management of the Airline, part of the group, is in constant contact with insurers and the civil aviation of Israel in order to follow the real situation in a timely manner, as those suspended on 26 October 2023 were resumed with the summer schedule, but as of the date of this report, they are frozen until 26 December 2024.
Other influences could also be accounted for by the rise, albeit not at such a rapid pace, in prices and the rise in interest rates on loans, although for Bulgaria their rise was weaker compared to the international money market.
According to the EC's regular economic bulletin, inflation in the Eurozone is expected to be 2.1% in 2025, 1.9% in 2026. Economic growth, on the other hand, is forecast to average 1.3% in 2025, 1.6% in 2026, supported by a stable labor market, improving confidence and a recovery in real incomes. Annual inflation in the country, measured by the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), amounted to 2.1% at the end of 2024 (compared to 5.0% at the end of 2023). Annual inflation is expected to accelerate to 3.5% at the end of 2025, and to average 3.3% for the year (compared to 2.6% in 2024).
The Group expects an increase in operating costs, and it is possible that they will lead to an indexation of the services offered by the Group.

Before investing in the share capital of the Group of Chimimport the potential investors should carefully assess the risk factors in this section, in addition to the other information in other official documentation, presented by the Group. If one or more of the stated below risks is carried out, this may significantly impact the activity of the Group of Chimimport, the results of its operations and financial condition. If this leads to a decrease of the shares market price, the investors may lose partially or fully their investments. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones that threaten Group of Chimimport. Additional risks and other uncertain events, which at this moment are unknown or considered insignificant, can influence unfavorably the activity of the Group of Chimimport, the results of its operations, or its financial condition. The potential investors should consider depending on broader information, than the exhibited in this section. The investment in the Company will be exposed to different kind of risks – risks, specific for the Company, as well as common risks, to which all commercial companies are exposed. The revenue and the profit of the Company can be unfavorably affected by a multiple of external factors: business situation; the Company's ability to develop successfully its business; the economic climate in the country and other, the major ones of which are described below.
Chimimport AD is a holding company and any decline in the operating results, financial position and prospects for the operations of its subsidiaries may have a significant adverse effect on the results of the operations and the financial position of the Issuer, including its capability to pay dividends Segments structure of the group:
| Name of the subsidiary | Country of incorporation |
Main activities | 30.06.2025 Percentage of consolidation |
30.06.2025 Nominal percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Cooperative Bank AD | Bulgaria | Finance | 77,13% | 77,13% |
| Central Cooperative Bank AD – Skopje |
Macedonia | Finance | 70,83% | 91,83% |
| AO Investment Cooperative Bank | Russia | Finance | 86,27% | 86,27% |
| CCB Group EAD | Bulgaria | Finance | 100,00% | 100,00% |
| CCB Assets Management EOOD | Bulgaria | Finance | 77,13% | 100,00% |
| ZAD Armeec | Bulgaria | Finance | 86,52% | 86,52% |
| ZEАD CCB Life | Bulgaria | Finance | 100,00% | 100,00% |
| POAD CCB Sila | Bulgaria | Finance | 92,25% | 92,25% |
| DPF CCB Sila | Bulgaria | Finance | 92,25% | 100,00% |
| UPF CCB Sila | Bulgaria | Finance | 92,25% | 100,00% |
| PPF CCB Sila | Bulgaria | Finance | 92,25% | 100,00% |
| FIPP CCB Sila | Bulgaria | Finance | 92,25% | 100,00% |
| FRP CCB Sila | Bulgaria | Finance | 92,25% | 100,00% |
| Zarneni Hrani Bulgaria AD | Bulgaria | Production, Trade and Services | 68,01% | 68,01% |
| Oil and Gas Exploration and Production AD | Bulgaria | Production, Trade and Services | 49,90% | 66,25% |
| Bulgarska Petrolna Rafinieria EOOD | Bulgaria | Production, Trade and Services | 49,90% | 100,00% |
| Slanchevi lachi Provadia EOOD | Bulgaria | Production, Trade and Services | 68,01% | 100,00% |
| Asenova Krepost AD | Bulgaria | Production, Trade and Services CHIMIMPORT |
49,77% | 67,40% |
| PDNG Service EOOD | Bulgaria | Production, Trade and Services | 49,90% | 100,00% |
| Izdatelstvo Geologia i Mineralni Resursi OOD |
Bulgaria | Production, Trade and Services | 34,93% | 70,00% |
| Bulchimtrade OOD | Bulgaria | Production, Trade and Services | 44,89% | 66,00% |
| Rubber Trade OOD | Bulgaria | Production, Trade and Services | 40,81% | 60,00% |
| Chimceltex EOOD | Bulgaria | Production, Trade and Services | 68,01% | 100,00% |
| Chimoil BG EOOD | Bulgaria | Production, Trade and Services | 49,90% | 100,00% |
| Zarneni Hrani Grain EOOD | Bulgaria | Production, Trade and Services | 68,01% | 100,00% |
| Techno Capital AD | Bulgaria | Production, Trade and Services | 86,40% | 90,00% |
| Dobrich Fair AD | Bulgaria | Production, Trade and Services |
40,79% | 59,97% |
| National Stokova Borsa AD | Bulgaria | Production, Trade and Services | 75,00% | 75,00% |
| Prime Lega Consult EOOD | Bulgaria | Production, Trade and Services | 100,00% | 100,00% |
| AH HGH Consult OOD | Bulgaria | Production, Trade and Services | 59,34% | 59,34% |
| Omega Finance OOD | Bulgaria | Production, Trade and Services | 96,00% | 96,00% |
| IT Systems Consult EOOD | Bulgaria | Production, Trade and Services | 68,01% | 100,00% |
| Winery Assets EOOD | Bulgaria | Production, Trade and Services | 77,13% | 100,00% |
| Wine Assets EOOD | Bulgaria | Production, Trade and Services | 77,13% | 100,00% |
| Bulgarian Shipping Company EAD | Bulgaria | Sea and River Transport | 100,00% | 100,00% |
| Name of the subsidiary | Country of incorporation |
Main activities | 30.06.2025 Percentage of consolidation |
30.06.2025 Nominal percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parahodstvo Bulgarsko Rechno Plavane AD |
Bulgaria | Sea and River Transport | 80,89% | 80,89% |
| Port Balchik AD | Bulgaria | Sea and River Transport | 78,57% | 100,00% |
| Port Lesport AD | Bulgaria | Sea and River Transport | 99,00% | 99,00% |
| Lesport Project Management EOOD | Bulgaria | Sea and River Transport | 99,00% | 100,00% |
| Mayak - KM AD |
Bulgaria | Sea and River Transport | 70,03% | 86,57% |
| Bulgarian Logistic Company EOOD | Bulgaria | Sea and River Transport | 80,89% | 100,00% |
| Port Pristis OOD | Bulgaria | Sea and River Transport | 44,49% | 55,00% |
| Portstroi Invest EOOD | Bulgaria | Sea and River Transport | 80,89% | 100,00% |
| Port Invest EOOD | Bulgaria | Sea and River Transport | 80,89% | 100,00% |
| Port Bimas EOOD | Bulgaria | Sea and River Transport | 80,89% | 100,00% |
| Interlihter Slovakia | Slovakia | Sea and River Transport | 80,89% | 100,00% |
| Blue Sea Horizon Corp | Seychelles | Sea and River Transport | 80,89% | 100,00% |
| Bulgarian Airways Group EAD | Bulgaria | Aviation Transport | 100,00% | 100,00% |
| Bulgaria Air AD | Bulgaria | Aviation Transport | 99,99% | 99,99% |
| Bulgaria Air Technique EOOD | Bulgaria | Aviation Transport | 99,99% | 100,00% |
| Airport Consult EOOD | Bulgaria | Aviation Transport | 100,00% | 100,00% |
| Trans intercar EAD | Bulgaria | Vehicle Transport CHIMIMPORT |
100,00% | 100,00% |
| Energoproekt AD | Bulgaria | Real Estate and engineering | 98,64% | 98,64% |
| Energoproekt Utilities OOD in liquidation | Bulgaria | Real Estate and engineering | 50,31% | 51,00% |
| Bulgaria Air Maintanance EAD | Bulgaria | Real Estate and engineering | 100,00% | 100,00% |
| Golf Shabla AD | Bulgaria | Real Estate and engineering | 32,44% | 65,00% |
| Sporten Complex Varna AD | Bulgaria | Real Estate and engineering | 65,00% | 65,00% |
| Sporten management EOOD | Bulgaria | Real Estate and engineering | 65,00% | 100,00% |
| TI AD | Bulgaria | Real Estate and engineering | 87,66% | 87,66% |
| Bulchimex GmBH | Bulgaria | Real Estate and engineering | 100,00% | 100,00% |
| Invest Capital Consult AD | Bulgaria | Real Estate and engineering | 100,00% | 100,00% |
| Sitniakovo Project Estate EOOD | Bulgaria | Real Estate and engineering | 49,90% | 100,00% |
| Imoti Activities 1 EOOD | Bulgaria | Real Estate and engineering | 68,01% | 100,00% |
| Imoti Bimas EOOD | Bulgaria | Real Estate and engineering | 80,89% | 100,00% |
| Imoti BRP EOOD | Bulgaria | Real Estate and engineering | 80,89% | 100,00% |
Chimimport AD is a holding company and any decline in the operating results, financial position and prospects for the operations of its subsidiaries may have a significant adverse effect on the results of the operations and the financial position of the Issuer, including its capability to pay dividends
Since Chimimport conducts business through its subsidiary companies exclusively, its financial position, operating results and prospects are in a direct relation to the position, results and prospects for its subsidiary companies, especially the Principal Subsidiaries. The stock exchange price of the Issuer's Shares reflects the business potential and assets of the Group as a whole. The ability of Chimimport to continue investing its own funds in the growth of the Group and to pay dividends to the holders of ordinary shares, should a decision to this effect be made by the Issuer's general meeting of shareholders, will depend on a number of factors related to its subsidiary companies, including the amount of profit and cash flows from the subsidiary companies and the growth in the stock exchange price of the shares in its subsidiary companies which are public companies and traded on the Bulgarian Stock Exchange Sofia (BSE), and for the last time in 2019 a dividend was paid.
CHIMIMPORT Until now, the Group has developed its operations in Bulgaria primarily through acquisitions of companies and assets and Chimimport expects that these acquisitions will continue in the future as well. The Group intends to pursue a strategy of identifying and acquiring businesses, companies and assets with a view to expanding its activities. There is no certainty, however, whether the Group will succeed in the future to identify appropriate objects for acquisition and investment opportunities or whether the companies and assets acquired in the future will be as profitable as the operations so far. In addition, the acquisitions and investments are subject to a number of risks, including possible adverse effects on the results of the operations of the Group, unexpected events as well as obligations and problems related to the integration of the operations.
Chimimport Group is in the process of introducing a number of reorganizations. The Group expects that these reorganizations will result in economies of funds and a more effective management of the businesses. There is no certainty, however, that Chimimport Group will manage to implement the planned reorganizations timely and completely, no that they will generate the expected benefits, including economies of expenses.
It is expected that the rate of growth and expansion of the activities of Chimimport Group and the restructuring in the Group will continue and there will be a respective increase in the need to ensure greater management and operational resources. Chimimport is trying
to optimize its operational structure, its control and financial systems and to recruit and train qualified staff. The management of Chimimport Group believes that it has the necessary resources for the continuing expansion of its operations. There is no certainty, however, that the systems of operational and financial control of Chimimport are appropriate to support and manage its future growth effectively.
The future profits and economic value of Chimimport Group depend on the strategy chosen by the management team of the Issuer and its subsidiary companies. Opting for an inappropriate market strategy may lead to losses or earnings foregone. Chimimport Group strives to manage the strategic risk by constantly monitoring the implementation of its strategy and results in order to be able to react as quickly as possible if changes in the strategy are needed. Any inappropriate or delayed changes in the strategy of the Group might have a material adverse effect on its activities, operating results and financial position.
With its accession to the EU on 1 January 2007, Bulgaria has become significantly more attractive to foreign investment and the operation of foreign and mostly European companies has been greatly facilitated. This holds true especially for the sector of financial services which is strategic for the Group due to the possibility for loan, insurance and other financial institutions licensed in other EU Member States to transact business directly in Bulgaria in the conditions of free offering of services.
Fierce competition is especially typical of the financial services market where some of the Principal Subsidiaries operate. There have been significant restructurings in these sectors after the privatization of the state shares in the Bulgarian banks and insurance companies. Foreign strategic investors have acquired shares in most large Bulgarian banks and insurance companies pursuing aggressive growth strategies and introducing modern systems, technologies and practices. Some Bulgarian banks have found themselves in wider international processes of consolidation and this has greatly strengthened their position on the internal market. Certain banks owned by foreign financial conglomerates may continue to have priority access to fresh financial resources at a competitive cost, even during the ongoing financial crisis. The intense competition in the financial sector may lead to an outflow of clients of CCB and Armeec and a decrease in their market share. These and other factors may affect unfavorably the financial position and the results of the financial institutions in the Group.
The mass entry of the so called low-cost air carriers in the Bulgarian aviation market may lead to a decrease in the revenue of the air company of the Group - Bulgaria Air. The entry into force of the open skies agreement pursuant to which all air companies complying with the European flight security norms have an equal access to the Bulgarian aviation market may lead to a decrease in the revenue of the aviation carriers in the Group.
The growing competition may have an adverse effect on other businesses of the Group, too: production of and trading in fertilizers and chemicals.
In brief, the overall business of the Group faces a strong competition from both large multinational companies and larger and smaller local companies. Many of the international competitors of the Group are larger and have financial, technical and marketing resources that are significantly greater than those of the Group. The factors which determine whether consumers choose the products and services of the Group include price, quality of products and service, reputation and customer relations. Chimimport expects a growth in competition in the sectors and markets where its subsidiary companies operate and there is no guarantee that the Group will maintain its strong competitive position in the future.
Abrupt climate changes and natural disasters may have a negative impact on the yield of grains which will have an adverse effect on the grain business of the Group, including cargo turnover of Parahodstvo BRP and make it difficult to obtain payments on the loans to agricultural producers given by CCB. A decline in the yield of agricultural activities related to unfavorable climate conditions, pests or other reasons may lead to overdue receivables related to the sale of fertilizers with deferred payments and, as a result, to a decrease in the revenue of the Group from the production of and trading in chemical products. The coming into being of large-scale insurance events may lead to difficulties for ZAD Armeec with the compensation payments, irrespective of the reinsurance strategy of the company. Terrorist attacks on sites of the air, river and maritime transport in the region may bring about a reduction in the flow of travelers and traffic and to losses for the companies of the transport branch of the Group: Air Company Bulgaria Air, and Parahodstvo BRP. The activities of the latter may suffer the negative impact of changes in the navigability of the Danube. Both extremes – a critically low and a critically high BGNel of the river - are exceedingly problematic for shipping, because the impeded or completely interrupted navigation results in an increase in expenses and a drop in income for the company.
A number of factors and events have an impact on the global economy and may have a significant impact on the economy, including Bulgaria, in the near future. On February 24, 2022, the Russian Federation launched an armed invasion of Ukraine. As a result, economic and financial sanctions have been imposed on Russia in the coming days by the European Union and a number of other countries which, in addition to affecting Russia itself, are expected to have a comprehensive negative impact on the world economy and almost every area of the economy and of everyday life (rising prices, shortages of various goods and products, etc.). In addition, with the extremely unfavorable development of the conflict, it can grow enormously
Rights of the Group on certain sites of national importance may be terminated in the event of non-fulfillment of the obligations under the respective concession agreements
The Bulgarian state has granted the company Oil and Gas Exploration and Production AD, a subsidiary company of Chimimport, concessions to extract crude oil from over 10 fields. The Group is also a party to a concession agreement concerning Lesport Port Terminal which is part of Varna Port, a public transport port of national importance. As well the Group owns a share of 40% in the concessioner of the airports Varna and Bourgas: Fraport Twin Star Airport Management consortium. The concessions held by the Group have different periods (between 7 and 35 years) but, in the event of failure of the Group to fulfill its obligations under the respective agreements (for example, if the use of the objects is suspended for a period, or if there is a significant failure to realize the investment program of the concession-holder, failure to reach certain agreed parameters, on the basis of a judicial decision, etc.), the Bulgarian state may terminate the concessions in advance. There could also be further challenging of the concession agreements in the court by fourth parties on the grounds of their being unlawful. The loss of concession rights of the Group may have a significant negative impact on its activities.
Compliance with the legislation concerning the protection of the environment requires constant expenses and commitments by the Group and any noncompliance with the regulatory obligations may lead to significant sanctions and termination of activities.
The ecological legislation in the Republic of Bulgaria requires of the companies to take a number of measures concerning the prevention, control and reduction of the various types of environmental pollution. The policy of the Group is to comply strictly with all regulatory obligations and restrictions related to the protection of the environment which is related to constant expenses, including expenses for planning, monitoring and reporting, ensuring and maintaining compliance of the equipment with the required standards and norms, recultivation of locations, etc. Regardless of the action taken, if Chimimport Group is found guilty of causing ecological damages, it will have to pay compensations and fines in a significant amount, some of its activities may be terminated which could affect greatly its financial position and operating results.
The businesses of the Group require significant capital expenses, including such for production, exploitation, marketing, environment protection, etc. Chimimport Group expects a great part of these expenses to be funded from the Group's own funds. In case of unfavorable economic situation or the coming into being of other unfavorable events, it may be necessary to fund these expenses primarily from external sources. There is no certainty whether external funding will be found under acceptable conditions. It may be necessary for Chimimport Group to reduce its planned capital expenses and investment
which would have an adverse effect on the operating results and the financial position of the Group.
Group"s financial results depend on the prices of several raw materials (such as crude oil, petroleum products, grain, oil seeds, vegetable oils and other) and exchange rates.
The financial position and operating results of the Group are under the influence of the market prices of crude oil, process mixtures and petroleum products which are subject to international demand and supply and various other factors outside the control of Chimimport Group. In the past years these prices have varied widely. A prolonged decline in prices of petroleum products may lead to a reduction in the revenue of Oil and Gas Exploration and Production, a subsidiary company of the Issuer. In addition, a move in consumer demand for other energy sources as a result of a global crisis on the market of petroleum products could have a material adverse effect on the income of Oil and Gas Exploration and Production and, respectively, of the Group. At the same time the fuel expenses are a significant expenditure for the Group's transport companies.
The volatility of international prices of grain, oil seeds, vegetable oils and other have an impact on the revenue and profit of Zarneni Hrani Bulgaria, as it can result in decrease in the turnover and margins, as well as in increasing the risk of operations (in particular, taking into account the influence of the changes in the exchange rates, specifically USD/EUR).
The Group operates mainly in Bulgaria, which is already a EU member, but so far it has been classified as an emerging market. Emerging markets are associated with higher risks than more developed markets, including, in some cases significant legal, economic and political risks (see below the section Risks related to Bulgaria).
A slowdown in the economy of Bulgaria, as a result from political or economic factors (internal or external to the country) will lead to a decline in the demand for the products and services of the Group. In particular, the development of a negative macroeconomic processes (decrease of income, increased unemployment, a significant decline in the prices of assets, incl. Real estate, deteriorating business climate and expectations, general macroeconomic instability, etc.) in the country could lead to direct or indirect effects on the Group companies, such as:
Deterioration in the creditworthiness of some of Central Cooperative Bank's clients and an increase of the share of problematic loans in its portfolio. Also, a significant decline in real estate prices may be a cause for impairment of collateral accepted by CCB. A number of factors, including regulatory changes may force the Bank to allocate more funds for provisions that would lead to a decline in its net profit.
A reduction in the growth rate of contributions to pension funds (mostly voluntary, but also the obligatory),
Decrease in the willingness and opportunity for private and business travels and cargo limiting purchases (including imported goods) and others. have a negative effect on the business of the transport companies in the Group.
The unfavorable political or economic events in other Central and Eastern European countries can have a significant negative impact on, among other things, the gross domestic product of Bulgaria, foreign trade and economy in general. Investors should also be aware that emerging markets are changing rapidly and the information contained in this document may be outdated soon.
The business of the Group depends a lot on the contribution of a number of people taking part in the management and supervisory bodies and the top management of Chimimport Group and the Principal Subsidiaries and, to the greatest extent, on the Executive Directors of Chimimport Group. There is no certainty that the services of these "key" staff will also be available to the Group in the future. The competition for qualified staff among the employers in the financial and other sectors in Bulgaria is very strong. The success of the Group will depend partly on its ability to retain and motivate these people. The inability of the Group to maintain sufficiently experienced and qualified staff in managerial, operational and technical positions could have a significant adverse effect on the activities of Chimimport, its operating results and financial position. At present, the Group does not have "key staff" insurance.
Chimimport strives to maintain an adequate and economically effective protection of the assets and activities of the Group. There is no certainty, however, that the insurance coverage will be enough to cover any possible losses to a satisfactory degree if insurance events come into being, for example production accidents, suspension of activities, natural disasters and ecological damages.
The introduction of any regulatory restrictions by the Bulgarian National Bank may limit the growth possibilities of Central Cooperative Bank. The unfavorable changes in the legislation (for example, reduction or elimination of tax reliefs for people paying insurance and social insurance) could lead to an outflow of funds from the pension and social insurance system which will have a negative impact on the pension companies in the Group.
A change in government policy concerning the awarded concessions on oil and gas extraction could have a negative impact on the activities of the company Oil and Gas Exploration and Production.
Changes in the State policy regarding the mixing of biofuels with petroleum-based fuels, and associated time limits endorsed in the normative acts, would have a negative impact on the income of Zarneni Hrani Bulgaria" in the future.
The ability of Chimimport Group to comply with the requirements of all applicable laws and rules depends, to a large extent, on the creation and maintenance of systems and procedures for compliance with the laws, such as accounting, control, audit and reporting systems (provision of information), as well as of the Issuer`s ability to retain qualified staff with respect to the application of the regulatory requirements and risk management. The management of Chimimport Group cannot guarantee to the potential investors that these systems and procedures are completely effective. Chimimport is subject to intense supervision on the part of the regulatory bodies, including regular inspections. In the event of a real or suspected incompliance with the rules, Chimimport Group may be subject to investigation under administrative and judicial proceedings which may result in the imposition of significant sanctions or the filing of judicial cases with a significant interest, including by clients of Chimimport, for compensation. Any of these circumstances could have a significant adverse impact on the activities of Chimimport, the company image, its operating results and financial position.
Investors in emerging markets such as Bulgaria should be aware that these markets are subject to greater risks than those inherent to more developed markets, including in some cases significant legal, economic and political risks. In addition, adverse political or economic developments in other countries could have a significant negative impact on, among other things, Bulgaria's GDP, foreign trade and economy in general. Investors should exercise particular care in evaluating the risks involved and must decide for themselves whether, in the light of those risks, an investment in the Shares is appropriate. Generally, investment in emerging markets is only suitable for sophisticated investors who fully appreciate the significance of the risks involved. Investors should also note that a feature of emerging markets is that they are subject to rapid change and the information contained in this document may become outdated relatively quickly.
There may be less information available in the Bulgarian securities market than is available on companies in other securities markets. There is a difference in the regulation and monitoring of the Bulgarian securities markets, and the activities of investors, brokers and other participants, compared with markets in Western Europe and the United States.
The Financial Supervision Commission monitors for the disclosure and the compliance with the other regulatory standards for the Bulgarian securities markets, for the compliance with laws, and issues regulations and guidelines on disclosure requirements, insider trading and other matters. There may, however, be less publicly available information about Bulgarian companies than is regularly made available to the investors by public companies in other securities markets, which could affect the price of the Shares.
The Bulgarian Stock Exchange is substantially smaller and less liquid than securities markets in certain other countries, such as those in the United States and Western Europe.
At the end of the third quarter of 2025, shares of 106 companies were registered for trading on the BSE Main Market, 10 of which were registered for trading in the Premium segment, 56 in the Standard segment, 16 in the segment for companies with a special investment purpose, one in the segment Euro Bridge Market and 26 Exchange Traded Products Segment.
Separately, shares of 156 companies are registered for trading on the Alternative Market, of which 123 are registered in the segment for shares, and 33 are registered in the segment for companies with a special investment purpose.
The total market capitalization of the Bulgarian Stock Exchange (BSE) for the entire regulated market exceeded 12 billion leva as of March 2025. Low liquidity also leads to other difficulties, such as excessive volatility, in a market that is also vulnerable to speculative activity, as liquidity is usually so low that prices can be manipulated by relatively small transactions. Therefore, there is no guarantee that shares will be actively traded, and if this does not happen, price volatility may increase.
Under continued international financial and economic crisis conditions, the usual political risks have an additional burden, related to timely and adequate response of political structures, legislative and executive authorities to the economic situation.
The main political risks for Bulgaria in 2025 are mainly related to the ongoing domestic political instability, the fragility of the ruling minority, increased social tensions and the need for judicial reforms.
Political instability and risk of early elections: After seven parliamentary elections in the period 2021-2024, Bulgaria continues to be in a political crisis. The current minority government, supported by ideologically diverse parties, is extremely fragile and faces a constant risk of collapse and new early elections. Instability makes it difficult to adopt key reforms, especially in the judiciary and the fight against corruption, which are important for full EU integration and attracting foreign investment.
The index of public tension in Bulgaria is high, with the main factors being concerns about the cost of living, changes in the minimum wage, as well as local problems such as fires and droughts. These factors contribute to public discontent and the risk of protests.
Fiscal risks and public debt: The 2025 budget envisages a significant increase in current spending (including public sector wages), leading to concerns about fiscal sustainability and a potential doubling of debt in the long term.
The current Bulgarian political system is vulnerable to fragmentation of political forces (often caused by the pursuit of personal interests or external), economic hardship, widespread dissatisfaction with reform and EU membership due to unrealistic expectations and social instability and changes in government policies, organized crime and corruption, all of which could have a material adverse effect on the Group of Chimimport, its operating results and financial condition.
The macroeconomic outlook for Bulgarian public companies as of the third quarter of 2025 is characterized by a combination of domestic and external risks. Rising inflation is a major concern, as it puts pressure on costs and reduces purchasing power. Political instability and eurozone-related risks add uncertainty to the business environment. The slowdown in external demand and issues with state-owned enterprises also represent significant challenges.
CHIMIMPORT In the third quarter of 2025, the Bulgarian economy demonstrated resilience, supported by strong domestic demand and investments funded by the EU. However, public companies face increasing macroeconomic challenges, including:
These risks create uncertainty and exert cost pressures, which necessitate careful management and strategic planning on the part of public companies.
Drivers of Inflation: The increase is due to:
o Domestic Factors: Sustained growth in labor costs and strong private consumption.
The activity of the Chimimport Group, the results of the activity and its financial condition depend to a significant extent on the state of the Bulgarian economy, which in turn affects the growth of loans, interest costs and the ability of customers to fulfill their obligations on time. Any negative change in one or more macroeconomic factors, such as interest rates, which are influenced by interest rates in the Eurozone under the rules of the currency board operating in Bulgaria, inflation, wage levels, unemployment, foreign investment and international trade, may have significant adverse effect on the issuer's activity, operational results and financial condition.
Taxes payable by Bulgarian companies include withholding taxes, local (municipal) taxes and fees, corporate tax, value-added tax, excise duties, export and import duties and property taxes. In recent years, under conditions of international and domestic economic growth, several governments have taken measures to optimize and reduce the tax burden on businesses and on citizens. During economic crisis opportunities for further reducing the tax burden are very limited. It is possible to reverse the process (by increasing the tax burden or by reducing the amount of services, investments and etc., provided by government).
Since the accession of Bulgaria on 1 January 2007 in the European Union the issuer faces a competitive pressure from companies in the same branch on the single market. Accession to the European Union led to increased competition for the issuer as the elimination and reduction of barriers led to new competitors from other Member-States entering the Bulgarian market. This leads to reduced revenues and profits of the Group. On the other hand, the harmonization of Bulgarian legislation with the legal acts of European Union on competition is essential. Each change in legislation leads to the need for the Issuer to comply with additional and more onerous rules..
Headquarters: Republic of Bulgaria, Sofia, 2 "Stefan Karadja" Str. TEL: +359 2/ 980 16 11; 981 73 84 EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.chimimport.bg
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