XXL ASA announced to temporarily close down retail trade other than food, pharmacies and other important supply functions in the country as a precautionary measure to contribute to limit the contagion of COVID-19. The temporarily close down of retail trade imposed by the Austrian authorities was prolonged and will now last until 24 January 2021, a week longer than anticipated. This could also be further prolonged. XXL monitors the situation closely and will initiate several actions to reduce costs during this period, and the financial effects are estimated to be limited.