The Management Board of CIECH SA decided to start preparatory stage of construction of the completely new evaporated salt production plant in Stassfurt, Germany. The new plant will be located next to the existing sodium plants of the Group. The final decision on implementation of the project will be taken within the next few quarters and will depend, among other things, on market conditions, obtaining relevant administrative decisions, and granting state aid by German authorities. The value of the potential project is approximately EUR 100 million.