AS Tallink Grupp Unaudited Consolidated Interim Report for the Q3 2025

Core Insights - AS Tallink Grupp reported a 3.0% increase in passenger numbers for Q3 2025 compared to Q3 2024, carrying 1,766,335 passengers, while cargo units transported decreased by 9.8% to 60,306 [2][3] - The Group's unaudited consolidated revenue for Q3 2025 was EUR 233.1 million, a slight increase from EUR 231.9 million in Q3 2024, with an EBITDA of EUR 68.9 million and a net profit of EUR 40.8 million [3][10] Revenue and Operational Performance - Revenue from route operations, the Group's core business, increased by EUR 1.3 million to EUR 194.9 million compared to Q3 2024, although the segment result decreased to EUR 46.5 million from EUR 48.1 million [4] - The Estonia-Finland route saw a 10.1% increase in passenger numbers, with revenue rising by EUR 8.6 million to EUR 95.4 million, while the segment result decreased by EUR 1.2 million to EUR 30.2 million [5] - Finland-Sweden routes experienced a 1.4% decrease in passenger numbers, with revenue increasing by EUR 0.4 million to EUR 73.0 million, but the segment result fell to EUR 12.2 million [6] - The Estonia-Sweden routes faced a significant 23.5% drop in passenger numbers, leading to a revenue decrease of EUR 7.7 million to EUR 26.5 million, although the segment result increased to EUR 4.1 million [7] Financial Metrics - The Group's gross profit for Q3 2025 was EUR 67.2 million, consistent with the previous year, while EBITDA was EUR 68.9 million compared to EUR 68.4 million in Q3 2024 [8] - Amortization and depreciation expenses decreased by EUR 1.3 million to EUR 23.0 million, influenced by the sale of two vessels [9] - Net finance costs declined by EUR 2.2 million year-on-year to EUR 4.9 million due to reduced loan balances and lower interest rates [9] Investments and Financial Position - Investments in Q3 2025 totaled EUR 5.5 million, primarily for maintenance and IT system improvements [11] - The Group's net debt decreased to EUR 432.7 million from EUR 459.7 million at the end of Q2 2025, with a net debt to EBITDA ratio of 3.4 [15] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of Q3 2025 were EUR 31.9 million, with a total liquidity buffer of EUR 131.9 million [16] Dividends - The Group's dividend policy allows for a minimum payment of EUR 0.05 per share, with a total dividend of EUR 44.6 million approved for 2025, paid in two installments [19]