Corporate | 21 June 2013 15:39
EVN AG / Key word(s): Legal Matter
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EVN AG notified the Republic of Bulgaria, in March 2013, of its claims
under international investment treaties in connection with Bulgaria's
breaches of public international law. This dispute arises out of actions by
Bulgarian regulatory authorities and government agencies in relation to the
pricing of electricity and compensation for public obligations in respect
to renewable energy. These measures have caused substantial damage to EVN
AG and its affiliates. In its notice, and on several occasions since, EVN
AG has invited the Bulgarian Government to enter into negotiations in order
to achieve an amicable settlement. Yet, these efforts have so far not led
to a resolution of this dispute.
Therefore, in order to safeguard its interests, EVN AG has initiated
international arbitration proceedings at the International Centre for
Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), which forms part of the World
Bank group.
Taking into consideration that the new government of the Republic of
Bulgaria has just taken office, EVN AG would like to emphasize that it
remains interested in settling the matter amicably in the interests of both
parties.
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Language: English
Company: EVN AG
EVN Platz
2344 Maria Enzersdorf
Austria
Phone: +43-2236-200-12294
Fax: +43-2236-200-82294
E-mail: info@evn.at
Internet: www.evn.at
ISIN: AT0000741053
WKN: 074105
Indices: ATX
Listed: Foreign Exchange(s) Wien (Amtlicher Handel / Official
Market)
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