Division 3.1.1

Austria will ensure that HGAA, during the implementation of the restructuring plan, does not make any dividend or coupon payments on its issued Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital instruments (including shares, shareholdings, hybrid capital and additional capital) issued before the final approval decision is adopted, unless HGAA is legally obliged to do so, even without releasing reserves, or with the prior agreement of the Commission services.