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INTERIM REPORT FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2025 (UNAUDITED)
Globenewswire·2025-07-24 06:00

Company Overview - The second quarter of 2025 showed a cautious yet gradual recovery in the real estate market, supported by market stability, declining interest rates, and a downward trend in Euribor [1] - Arco Vara focused on sales activities in Estonia while enhancing its development portfolio and making strategic adjustments [1] Key Developments - The acquisition of the Luther Quarter property in Tallinn marks a significant milestone, representing Arco Vara's next flagship development project with potential for a multifunctional urban environment [2] - The vision for the Luther development includes creating a balanced environment with residential units, workplaces, cafes, culture, and public spaces, including a central green park [3] - The company aims to build a vibrant urban quarter that integrates with the city's broader fabric, promoting self-sustaining neighborhoods [4] Financial Performance - Sales revenue for the first half of 2025 reached €3,093 thousand, an increase of €1,160 thousand compared to the same period in 2024 [13] - The operating profit (EBIT) for the first half of 2025 was €265,000, with a net loss of €43,000, showing improvement from an operating loss of €310,000 and a net loss of €687,000 in the first half of 2024 [13] - Total assets approximately doubled to €79,046 thousand as of June 30, 2025, primarily due to the acquisition of new development projects [15] Project Updates - In the Rannakalda development, five additional apartments were sold, totaling 97 out of 113 units sold by the end of the quarter, with a goal to complete sales by the end of 2025 [6] - The Soodi 6 project received a long-anticipated building permit, with construction commencing on June 30, 2025, and five additional apartments reserved during the quarter [7] - Construction also began on the Spordi development, with successful pre-sales and six apartments reserved, enhancing Arco Vara's portfolio in the Kristiine residential district [8] Future Outlook - Key focus areas for Q3 include completing sales for remaining apartments in Kuldlehe, selling additional units in Rannakalda, and ongoing design and construction activities in Luther, Spordi, and Soodi 6 projects [11] - The Arcojärve detailed plan is nearing adoption, which is crucial for future urban developments [9]