** *Dear members,* * We are happy to let you know that we have been able to implement partial payments for all members via our online payment system. We researched and implemented this option after Ukrainian members informed us of difficulties making payments in larger euro amounts - we hope this helps to address these issues. As there is administrative and cost overhead in handling more payments, we ask that members who have the ability to pay their invoices at once please do so. However, those who need this payment option are more than welcome to use it in coming years. Please note that if you do choose to make a partial payment, the minimum amount is EUR 400. At the moment the outstanding amount is lower than EUR 400, you will only be able to pay the full outstanding amount. The introduction of this option does not affect our current billing schedule and closing procedure. The closing policy will begin to apply to all invoices that are not fully paid within 30 days of the invoice date. Reminders to pay will be sent for all invoices that are not fully paid, even if partial payments have been made. As over 98% of all 2025 invoices have already been paid, we realise this option comes too late to be applicable for most of you this year. However, those yet to pay, especially those who have difficulties in making payments or who have been granted a payment extension due to being in an area in distress, should feel free to use the partial payments option. Kind regards, Simon Jan Haytink Chief Financial Officer RIPE NCC *