Core Insights - The Group's sales revenue for Q3 2025 reached 232.7 million euros, a 1.5% increase year-on-year, while the nine-month total was 680.4 million euros, down 1.1% from the previous year [1][2] - The Group's pre-tax profit for Q3 2025 was 8.1 million euros, a decrease of 5.7% compared to the same period last year, with a nine-month pre-tax profit of 16.0 million euros, down 28.1% year-on-year [1][2] Sales Performance - Sales revenue growth was observed across nearly all business segments, with the exception of the security segment, which saw a decline due to reliance on one-off projects [2] - The car segment's sales revenue for the first nine months was 9.6% lower than the previous year, primarily due to a 40.5% contraction in the Estonian new car market [2][20] - The supermarket segment reported a 0.9% increase in Q3 sales revenue, totaling 150.9 million euros, and a 1.9% increase for the first nine months [6][8] Profitability - The supermarket segment's pre-tax profit for Q3 2025 was 4.7 million euros, a decrease from the previous year, with a nine-month pre-tax profit of 8.7 million euros, down 2.8 million euros year-on-year [6][9] - The overall decline in profit margins was attributed to increased promotional activities and rising input costs, despite maintaining operational cost efficiency [9][12] Segment Analysis - The department stores segment achieved a 3.8% increase in Q3 sales revenue, totaling 22.4 million euros, but reported a pre-tax loss of 1.0 million euros [15][16] - The real estate segment saw a 12.1% increase in Q3 sales revenue, reaching 1.9 million euros, with a pre-tax profit of 2.4 million euros, up 45.4% [24][25] - The security segment's sales revenue decreased by 15.4% in Q3, totaling 4.8 million euros, with a pre-tax profit of 0.2 million euros [22][23] Customer Engagement - The number of loyal customers exceeded 750,000, representing a 1.4% increase year-on-year, with 85.9% of the Group's turnover attributed to these customers [5] - The Partner Card mobile app has gained popularity, with over 323,000 users by the end of the quarter [5] Future Developments - The Group is focusing on optimizing product assortment and processes, including the introduction of the First Price brand to enhance competitive pricing [10][11] - Renovation projects are underway to improve store energy efficiency and align with current business needs, including the upcoming Jõgeva Selver store renovation [13][26]
Unaudited consolidated interim accounts for the third quarter and first nine months of 2025
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