Digital subscription results of AS Ekspress Grupp for the fourth quarter of 2025

Core Insights - The total number of digital subscriptions for AS Ekspress Grupp increased by 7% year-over-year, reaching 255,964 by the end of December 2025, despite economic challenges in the Baltic States [1][2]. Subscription Growth Overview - The overall digital subscription growth in the Baltic States was 7%, with a deceleration to 5% in the fourth quarter due to low consumer confidence and cautious spending [1][3]. - In Estonia, Delfi Meedia achieved a stable growth of 9%, totaling over 124,000 subscribers, indicating strong performance in a mature market [4]. - The number of digital subscriptions for AS Õhtuleht Kirjastus decreased by 4% year-over-year, totaling 24,284, primarily due to changes in a major business customer's contract [5][7]. - Geenius Meedia saw a significant drop of 15% in subscriptions, totaling 6,224, attributed to changes in accounting principles rather than revenue impact [5][7]. - In Latvia, Delfi A/S experienced a 14% increase in subscriptions, totaling 40,090, with a notable 22% growth in the fourth quarter [6][7]. - Delfi UAB in Lithuania reported a 12% increase in subscriptions, totaling 49,378, while Lrytas UAB saw a 3% decrease, totaling 11,351 [6][7]. Future Projections - The company aims to increase digital subscriptions to 340,000 in the Baltic countries by the end of 2026, aligning with its long-term strategic goals established in early 2022 [9].