Litigation pending at the close of the year As at 31 December 2016, 35 cases of litigation were pending in the Group: Excluding AcegasApsAmga and Marche Multiservizi, there were 20 cases of litigation pending at year end: Of these: eight were for dismissals for just cause and one for the end of an apprenticeship contract, five for compensation of damages and the payment of contractual indemnity, two for recognition of a higher employment level, two regarding pensions and settlement of contributions, one was pending to appeal a transfer, and one was promoted by the company.