The new CAL was born from the desire to respond concretely to the needs of our employees, ensuring effective tools to reconcile work and private life, promote physical and economic well-being and create a working environment based on fairness and sustainability. 

The renewal of this contract becomes even more significant in light of the challenges that the metal sector is facing in Europe. The industry is grappling with complex macroeconomic dynamics , characterised by‘rising energy costs, anaemic global demand, theneed to accelerate the ecological transition and increasing global competitive pressure. In this complex scenario, investing in human capital is not only a strategic choice, but an essential element to ensure stability and resilience and to continue growing. 

• Introduction of the Electronic Canteen Voucher: a benefit that replaces and increases the canteen allowance, with an increasing value over the three-year period.
• The combination of the Performance Bonus and the Canteen Voucher generates a significant annual economic increase for each employee compared to the previous contract 2022-2024: a tangible recognition of the daily commitment of our employees.
• Support for parenthood: the agreement provides for an additional allowance compared to the one established by the Budget Law 2024. In detail, Spencer guarantees an allowance of80% of salary for the first month of parental leave, 60% for the second month, and a further 50% for a further four months in the first six years of the child’s life. 

• 100% allowance for cancer-related illnesses, to ensure concrete support in the most difficult times.
• Establishment of the Solidarity Hours Bank, a tool that allows employees to donate hours of leave to colleagues who need care or family assistance, such as caring for a sick relative, caring for an elderly parent, or support in the event of family emergencies.
• Increased contribution to the Cometa Fund: the company has increased the contribution to the supplementary pension scheme for workers enrolled in the Cometa Fund: a concrete commitment to guarantee greater economic security in the long term.
• Hourly Flexibility and Remote Working: confirmed both types of flexibility. Employees can benefit from daily hourly flexibility which allows employees to adapt their in and out times to suit their personal needs. In addition, working from home remains an established mode, allowing employees to effectively balance professional and personal life. 

This agreement was made possible thanks to an open and constructive dialogue with trade union representatives and the commitment of the entire Spencer team. Every measure included in this contract represents a fundamental building block for improving the quality of our employees’ professional and personal lives.

Investing in employee welfare is not just an ethical choice, but a corporate strategy aimed at building a more sustainable future, strengthening our social responsibility and continuing to offer added value to our customers worldwide at decisive moments. In a complex macro-economic context, this choice represents a strong signal: people are, and will continue to be, the real engine of growth and innovation.

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