Unaudited consolidated interim accounts for the fourth quarter and twelve months of 2025

Core Insights - The Group's consolidated unaudited sales revenue for Q4 2025 was 239.2 million euros, a decrease of 6.8% year-on-year, while total sales for 2025 amounted to 919.6 million euros, down 2.6% from 2024 [1][2] - Profit before tax for Q4 2025 was 8.3 million euros, a decline of 37.1% compared to the previous year, with a total profit before tax for 2025 of 24.3 million euros, down 31.4% year-on-year [1][2] Sales Performance - Supermarkets segment sales in Q4 2025 were 157.0 million euros, down 4.3% year-on-year, while total sales for 2025 were 611.9 million euros, increasing by 0.3% [1][5] - Department stores reported Q4 sales of 32.2 million euros, a decrease of 3.0%, with total sales for 2025 at 103.0 million euros, down 1.1% [1][10] - The car segment saw Q4 sales of 41.8 million euros, an 18.5% decline, with total sales for 2025 at 176.9 million euros, down 11.9% [1][13] - The security segment's Q4 sales revenue was 6.4 million euros, up 6.8%, while total sales for 2025 were 20.1 million euros, down 8.1% [1][17] - Real estate segment sales in Q4 were 1.9 million euros, a decrease of 12.5%, with total sales for 2025 at 7.7 million euros, an increase of 5.1% [1][19] Profitability Analysis - The Group achieved profits in all business segments in Q4 2025, with notable profit growth in department stores and security segments [2] - The car segment's profit before tax for Q4 was 0.9 million euros, down 59.2% year-on-year, with a total profit before tax for 2025 of 5.7 million euros, down 48.5% [1][13] - The security segment recorded a profit before tax of 0.2 million euros in Q4, an improvement compared to the previous year, but a loss of 0.04 million euros for 2025 [1][17] Market Conditions - The Estonian car market experienced a significant decline, with total car sales down 48.6% for the year and 62.4% in Q4, impacting the Group's car segment [2][14] - The Group's other retail segments also faced slight declines in sales revenue due to the challenging economic environment and decreased consumer purchasing power [2][6] Strategic Developments - The Group completed the new multi-brand car showroom in Vilnius, enhancing growth potential in the Lithuanian market and the Baltic States [3][14] - Renovations and upgrades were made in the Selver supermarkets and department stores segments, including the launch of a new e-commerce platform scheduled for Q1 2026 [4][10] Operational Efficiency - Effective cost control and internal efficiency measures helped the Group maintain profitability despite declining sales volumes [2] - Labour costs increased by 0.4% in Q4, while the average number of employees decreased by 2.3%, indicating a focus on operational efficiency [2]