Internal whistleblowing mechanism

On the basis of Act No. 171/2023 Coll, on the protection of whistleblowers, dated 2 June 2023 BlockWave Innovations s.r.o. has developed mechanisms enabling employees and other persons to report on any suspicions of possible harmful conduct within the Company and for this the Company has developed and implemented an internal whistleblowing mechanism based on Whistleblowing Mechanism Rules (WMR), which is intended for employees and other natural persons who, in connection with their work or other similar activities pursuant to Section 2(3) of the Act, become aware of an unlawful act that has the characteristics of:

• a criminal offence, 

• an offence for which the Act provides for a fine with a maximum limit of at least CZK 100,000,

• an offence that violates the Act, or violates a legal regulation that is of regulatory basis for the activity of the Company.

The report shall contain:

1) information enabling the identity of the whistleblower to be established. Anonymous notifications shall not be processed with some exceptions detailed in the WMR;

2) description regarding possible existing or imminent unlawful conduct, violations of relevant legal regulations or obligations arising therefrom.

Company excludes the receipt of Reports from persons who do not perform work or other similar activities for the Company pursuant to the provisions of Section 2(3)(a), (b) and (h) of the Act.

Notification to BlockWave Innovations s.r.o. can be made:

1. in paper form by sending it to the address of the registered office of Blockwave Innovations s.r.o.  marked "Do not open - WHISTLEBLOWER",

2. electronically to the established mailbox for electronic mail at: [email protected],

3. orally before a competent person who will draw up a report on such notification,

4. orally by means of a telephone conversation with a competent person with an audio recording, provided that the whistleblower consents to the recording.

For the purpose of Whistleblower reports review and investigation the Company has appointed a Whistleblower Officer who is in charge to receive the reports, investigate revealed facts, ensure Whistleblower protection as well as to enforce all the provisions of the WMR.

The Whistleblower Officer according to Act No. 171/2023 Coll. is MR/MS. Oleg ZAJAC.

Tel. of the Whistleblower Officer +420 775544612

The Whistleblower Officer can be reached by telephone between 10.00 and 15.00 CET Monday to Friday.