Azoty Group has signed a contract with Ukraine's Agroprosperis Group for the supply of NPK fertilisers. Azoty Group's new contractor is the largest producer and exporter of agricultural crops with the foreign investments in the Black Sea region. The first delivery of fertilisers was made in December, with further deliveries planned for January this year.

Under the Agreement signed on January 16, 2024, Grupa Azoty and Orlen will continue to work together to determine the terms and conditions of a potential transaction in which Orlen - or another entity designated by Orlen - would acquire all or part of the shares in Grupa Azoty Polyolefins currently held by Grupa Azoty, or otherwise execute the investment. The Parties have decided that negotiations on the terms of Orlen’s potential acquisition of Grupa Azoty Polyolefins, as well as an analysis of the potential transaction (including due diligence), will be carried out by March 31, 2025. This deadline may be extended or amended without altering the Agreement.

In early December of last year, a single shipment of more than 20,000 tons of potash arrived from Canada for Grupa Azoty Police. The unloading took place at the Seaport, which typically handles phosphorites. Purchasing such a large volume of potash—taking advantage of economies of scale—resulted in significant cost savings. This successful logistics operation at the Seaport has also created opportunities to diversify supply routes for this essential fertilizer raw material.

On December 23, 2024, a lawsuit was filed with the District Court in Lublin, seeking a judgment against the Consortium responsible for constructing the Coal-Fired Unit. The claim includes, among others, payment of PLN 249.2 million to Grupa Azoty Puławy for liquidated damages resulting from delays in completing the investment, specifically for failing to meet two critical milestones: “Synchronization of the Unit with the National Power System” and “Signing the Acceptance Protocol for Operation.” The lawsuit also seeks a court declaration that the Consortium had no right to demand a payment guarantee for construction work exceeding the actual value of that work (guaranteed by the Company at PLN 2.3 million) and had no valid grounds to withdraw from the contract.

The signing of the Cooperation and Stabilization Agreement marks the next phase in discussions between Grupa Azoty and Orlen. Both companies have reaffirmed their commitment to further analyze strategic options outlined in the Letter of Intent signed in September this year regarding Grupa Azoty Polyolefins. The agreement remains in force until March 31, 2025, or earlier, should specific conditions outlined in the agreement arise.

Following detailed discussions and agreements with banking partners, Grupa Azoty Polyolefins has signed an Amendment to the Stabilization Agreement originally dated December 15, 2023, concerning the financing of the Polimery Police project. This amendment extends the terms of the Stabilization Agreement’s validity to January 31, 2025. The updated agreement has been finalized with 15 financial institutions.