PROCEDURE FOR INTERNAL REPORTING OF VIOLATIONS UNDER THE WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION ACT
(Pursuant to the Act on the Protection of Persons Reporting or Publicly Disclosing Information on Violations, published SG No. 11 of 2 February 2023, amended and supplemented SG No. 65 of 28 July 2023, SG No. 84 of 6 October 2023, SG No. 88 of 20 October 2023, and SG No. 38 of 9 May 2025)
of
Next Logistics Ltd.
Plovdiv, 36 Rogoshko Shose Str.

Version 1.2
Last updated: 11.11.2025

THE PURPOSE OF THIS INTERNAL REPORTING PROCEDURE IS TO:

  • Establish and maintain internal channels for submitting whistleblower reports under § 1, item 1 of the Whistleblower Protection Act, ensuring the protection of persons reporting or publicly disclosing information about violations of Bulgarian law or EU acts that became known to them during the performance of their work duties or in another work-related context.
  • Receive reports of violations under § 1, item 1 of the Act related to the activities of “Next Logistics” Ltd.
  • Process submitted reports of violations.

Responsible Person for Receiving Internal Reports at “Next Logistics” Ltd.:

Reports of violations or risks of violations under the Whistleblower Protection Act may be submitted to:
Ms. Stanka Staykova – Payroll Specialist at “Next Logistics” Ltd., designated by internal order as the responsible person for receiving, registering, and reviewing reports.

Methods for Submitting a Report:

  1. Written Report:

By completing the official reporting form and submitting it:

  • In person to the responsible person;
  • By email to the responsible person at: [email protected]

*Written reports must be personally signed by the whistleblower or by an authorised representative holding an explicit written power of attorney.

  1. Oral Report:
  • By telephone to the responsible person at: +359 894 720 923
  • In person during a scheduled meeting with the responsible person.

*In this case, the responsible person will complete the official report form, provide you with the opportunity to review it, make corrections, and sign it after confirming its contents.

Report Requirements:

  • The report must be complete and specific.
  • Each report must contain: the full name of the whistleblower, correspondence address and telephone number, as well as an email address, if any; the names of the person against whom the report is submitted and his/her workplace, if the report is submitted against specific persons and they are known; the whistleblower describes all information known to him/her (specific data on a violation or on a real risk that such may be committed), the place and period of the violation, if committed, a description of the act or the circumstances and other facts, to the extent known to the reporting person; the date of submission of the report and a signature, electronic signature or other identification of the reporter.
  • Any type of information sources supporting the statements in the report may be attached and/or references to documents, including indication of data about persons who could confirm the reported information or provide additional information.
  • If the report does not comply with the requirements, the reporting person is sent a notification to rectify the irregularities within 7 days from receiving the report. If the irregularities are not corrected within this period, the report together with its attachments is returned to the reporting person.

Register and Data Protection:

  • All reports are entered into a confidential Register of Reports, maintained by the responsible person.
  • Full confidentiality of the whistleblower’s identity and all individuals mentioned in the report is guaranteed, in accordance with the Whistleblower Protection Act and GDPR.
  • The information is used solely for purposes specified in the Act and is not accessible to persons who are not authorised to process it or take follow-up actions.

*A Report Registration Form can be downloaded from the official website of “Next Logistics” Ltd. at www.nextlogistic.eu, or obtained directly from the responsible person.

Contact Details of the Responsible Person:

NB!!!

  • Anonymous reports are not reviewed.
  • Reports concerning violations committed more than two years before submission are not reviewed.
  • Reports that fall outside the scope of the Act or that lack sufficient credibility will not be processed.
  • Reports containing clearly false or misleading information will be returned with instructions for correction and notice of liability for false reporting under Art. 286 of the Criminal Code.
  • Administrative liability may apply for submitting false reports or publicly disclosing false information under Art. 45 of the Whistleblower Protection Act.

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