PRESS RELEASE

In connection with some publications that have appeared in the mass media about the preparation of a scheme for hidden privatization of Natsionalna Elektricheska Kompania EAD by means of its debt buying up, we state the following:
The NEK management hasn't had and is not having any negotiations with any private persons or private companies or anybody else about any privatization of company assets.
We must remind that the role of the National Electric Company in the energy sector is of strategic importance for the country security.
As for NEK's liabilities, we declare that the company management is firmly determined to do its best for stabilizing NEK's financial condition.

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