Novaturas announces its half-year results: losses reduced threefold, profitability expected for second half

Financial Performance - Novaturas generated EUR 74 million in revenue in H1 2025, a decline of 19% compared to H1 2024, primarily due to a streamlined travel program [1][14] - Net losses decreased from EUR 2.28 million in H1 2024 to EUR 791 thousand in H1 2025, indicating improved financial health [1][14] - The company expects to operate profitably in the second half of the year, which should enhance the overall annual result [1][2] Operational Efficiency - The total number of travelers served decreased from 113,000 in H1 2024 to 84,000 in H1 2025, attributed to the optimized travel program [3] - The aircraft load factor improved to 98.1% in H1 2025 from 94.8% a year earlier, with the Estonian market showing significant improvement [3] - Long-haul travel saw an 11% increase in passenger numbers year-on-year, with notable growth in Lithuania at 28% [4] Strategic Developments - Novaturas secured a strategic investor, Neset Kockar, who acquired a 23.2% stake, with plans to increase to 33.19% upon completion of the second phase of the transaction [7][8] - The strategic investor provided a EUR 2 million loan, enhancing the company's financial capacity and enabling it to secure insurance agreements [9][10] - A new board was appointed, including members with extensive international travel business experience, to guide the company forward [12][13] Market Trends - Ski travel showed solid gains with an 18.1% increase in customers for trips to Lyon and Geneva, achieving a record load factor of 99.4% [5] - Early sales for long-haul trips in the 2025/2026 winter season increased by 75% compared to the same period in 2024, driven by strong demand for specific destinations [6]