31. Provisions

The warranty provision represents the best estimate of commitments given by the Group for contractual, legal, or constructive obligations arising from product warranties given for a specified period of time. Such provisions are recognized on shipment of goods to customers. The warranty provision is estimated on the basis of the Group’s past experience and contractual terms. Related costs are recognized within cost of sales.

The provision for legal proceeding and sundry risks represents management’s best estimate of the expenditures expected to be required to settle or otherwise resolve legal proceeding and disputes. At December 31, 2024 the Group accrued overall EUR 2.4 million related to employment and personnel matters in the United States.

At December 31, 2024 provision for legal and sundry risks also includes accruals in connection with taxation related to personnel severance amounting to EUR 613 thousand and a provision for workers compensation insurance for overall EUR 639 thousand.