Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total company revenue for Q2 2025 was $550.8 million, a 15.2% increase year over year from $477.9 million in Q2 2024. Excluding contributions from Nova, revenue was $519.4 million, resulting in an 8.7% increase over the prior year [6][10] - Adjusted EBITDA was $115 million in Q2 2025, compared to $101.6 million in the same quarter prior year, reflecting a 13.2% increase. Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased from 21.3% in Q2 2024 to 20.9% in Q2 2025 [9][20] - Adjusted net income attributable to the company was $47.7 million, with adjusted earnings per share at $0.37 for Q2 2025 [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the occupational health center segment, total revenue was $516.1 million in Q2 2025, a 14.4% increase year over year. Workers' compensation revenue was $332.2 million, up 15.2% from the prior year [11][12] - Employer services revenue increased to $174.3 million, a 13.7% rise from the prior year, with visits per day increasing by 10.3% [12] - Excluding the impact of Nova, total revenue in the occupational health center segment was $484.8 million, a 7.4% increase year over year [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total patient visits increased by 9.5% in Q2 2025, averaging approximately 55,000 visits per day. Workers' compensation visits per day increased by 9.3%, while employer services visits increased by 10.3% [7][8] - Excluding the impact from the acquisition of Nova, total visits per day increased by 2.4% [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on integrating the Nova and Pivot acquisitions while continuing to expand its de novo site openings, with plans for two to three additional sites by the end of the year [4][25] - The company aims to capture remaining operational and back office synergies from the Nova acquisition, estimating over 70% of planned synergies captured by the end of Q2 [24] - The company is pursuing a strategy of both de novo openings and small bolt-on M&A deals, with a focus on maintaining a leverage ratio below three times by 2026 [26][38] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the stability of visit trends and the broader economy, noting no significant slowdown in hiring trends [30][31] - The company anticipates a strong rate year in 2026, benefiting from state-specific fee schedule adjustments tied to recent legislation [34][36] - Management highlighted the ongoing separation from Select Medical, with significant progress made towards complete separation by November 2026 [36] Other Important Information - The company declared a cash dividend of $6.25 per share, payable on or about August 28, 2025 [28] - The company ended Q2 2025 with a total debt balance of $1.67 billion and a cash balance of $74 million, with a net leverage ratio of 3.8 times [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you walk through the changes to revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance? - Management indicated that the guidance was raised due to strong performance in revenue and EBITDA, factoring in contributions from recent acquisitions [42][44] Question: What is the updated count of on-site health clinics following the Pivot acquisition? - The updated count is approximately 240 on-site clinics, with no change to the revenue figure previously stated [47][48] Question: What explains the softer trend in Q1 for workers' compensation? - Management noted that various dynamics influenced Q1 performance, but overall, they expect to see low single-digit growth rates over time [51][53] Question: How does the company view the long-term organic growth for employer services? - Management anticipates long-term organic growth in the low single-digit range, around 1% to 2% per year from M&A and de novo efforts [82] Question: How does the company manage labor dynamics? - The company has historically not faced significant labor pressures due to its staffing model, which relies on medical assistants rather than more scarce nursing roles [98]

Financial Performance - Calumet's Q2'25 Adjusted EBITDA with Tax Attributes was $76.5 million[6], compared to $74.8 million in Q2'24[6] - Specialty Products and Solutions (SPS) segment achieved Adjusted EBITDA of $66.8 million in Q2'25[6], slightly lower than the $72.7 million in Q2'24[6] - Performance Brands (PB) segment reported Adjusted EBITDA of $13.5 million in Q2'25[6], compared to $14.1 million in Q2'24[6] - Montana/Renewables (MRL at 87%) segment saw an increase in Adjusted EBITDA with Tax Attributes to $16.3 million in Q2'25[6] from $8.7 million in Q2'24[6] - Montana Renewables generated $0.53 per gallon in Production Tax Credits (PTC), totaling $24.6 million in Q2'25[27] Strategic Initiatives and Regulatory Landscape - The company achieved $42 million year-over-year operating cost reduction in the first half of 2025[6, 7] - Operating costs at Montana Renewables were $0.43 per gallon[6, 7] ($0.51 per gallon including SG&A)[6, 7] - The company issued a partial redemption notice for $80 million of '26 Notes, following a $150 million partial redemption in April[7, 16] - EPA's Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) proposal includes a proposed 5.6 billion gallon requirement for biomass-based diesel[10, 11], up from the current 4.5 billion gallons[10, 11] - Plans are on track to unlock 120 million to 150 million gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) capacity by Q2 2026 ("MaxSAF150") at a capital cost of $20 million to $30 million[6, 15, 33]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Investment properties revenue decreased by 3% and operating profit fell by 4% due to persistent weak market conditions [2] - Gearing ratio improved to a new low of 17.6%, reflecting the company's commitment to deleveraging [2][6] - Core underlying net profit remained stable, with a 3% increase attributed to lower borrowing costs, which decreased by 27% [2][6] - Interim dividend per share increased by 3% to HKD 0.66 [3][6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Hong Kong investment properties and hotels saw a 3% increase in core underlying net profit [3] - Retail rental income softened due to a drop in turnover rent, while office rental income rose by 2% driven by higher occupancy [5][12] - Harbour City maintained its revenue position relative to peers, benefiting from its scale and location [4] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Inbound visitation to Hong Kong increased from 9% to 15%, and retail sales ended a fourteen-month decline with positive growth in May and June [5] - Retail occupancy at Harbour City was 93%, while office occupancy rose to 90% [11][12] - Overall retail sales in Hong Kong have retreated to 2011 levels, with Harbour City retail revenue at 2014 levels [3][4] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on deleveraging and maintaining solid cash flow despite falling asset values [6] - Plans to enhance experiential retail to drive engagement and sales, including partnerships with premium brands [9][10] - The company is considering significant capital investments to enhance competitiveness, particularly for the Marco Polo Hong Kong Hotel [24][25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the retail market in Hong Kong is in a base-building phase, with cautious optimism for gradual recovery [3][21] - Geopolitical tensions and uncertainties around interest rates continue to impact the market [3][14] - The company remains agile and proactive in navigating ongoing headwinds, with a focus on sustainability and ESG initiatives [15][16] Other Important Information - The company achieved LEED Platinum certification for several properties, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability [10][16] - Total equity has declined by 11% since IPO, primarily due to investment property revaluation [7] Q&A Session Summary Question: Retail sales performance and footfall outlook - Management observed a small year-on-year improvement in retail sales in May and June but cautioned that it is premature to conclude a recovery [21][22] Question: Capital investment plans for hotels - Management is evaluating whether to redevelop the Marco Polo Hong Kong Hotel or undertake a complete overhaul, with significant investment required [24][25] Question: Occupancy cost sustainability and rental pressures - Occupancy cost at Harbour City is stable at about 20%, but management does not expect base rent to increase significantly in the near term [29] Question: Office rental income increase explanation - The increase in office rental income is attributed to improved occupancy rather than rising rent per square foot [32][34] Question: Competitive landscape in retail - Management acknowledged increased competition in the retail sector, particularly in Cosway Bay, and emphasized the need for strategic investments [38][39] Question: Future acquisition plans - The company is not in a hurry to undertake acquisitions and will only consider attractive opportunities that align with its deleveraging strategy [53] Question: Redevelopment potential of Ocean Center - Management confirmed plans to redevelop Ocean Center but prioritized the Marco Polo Hong Kong Hotel due to its current state [75]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Investment properties revenue decreased by 3% and operating profit fell by 4% due to weak market conditions [3][4] - Borrowing costs decreased by 27% thanks to a drop in HIBOR, leading to a stable underlying net profit [3][4] - Gearing ratio reached a new low of 17.6%, reflecting the company's commitment to deleveraging [3][7] - Interim dividend per share increased by 3% to HKD 0.66, maintaining a consistent dividend policy since IPO [4][7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core underlying net profit from Hong Kong investment properties and hotels increased by 3% [4][7] - Retail rental income softened due to a drop in turnover rent, while office rental rose by 2% driven by higher occupancy [5][6] - Harbour City maintained its revenue position relative to peers, benefiting from its scale and location [5][6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Retail sales in Hong Kong showed quarter-on-quarter improvement, ending a fourteen-month decline with positive growth in May and June [5][6] - Inbound visitation growth rose from 9% to 15%, indicating a recovery in tourism [5][6] - Retail occupancy at Harbour City was 93%, while office occupancy rose to 90% [12][13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on deleveraging and maintaining solid cash flow amidst a challenging macro environment [3][4] - Plans to enhance experiential retail to drive engagement and sales, including partnerships with premium brands [9][10] - The company is considering significant capital investment for the Marco Polo Hong Kong Hotel to enhance competitiveness [24][25] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the retail market in Hong Kong is in a base-building phase, with a cautious outlook for the second half of the year [4][24] - Geopolitical tensions and uncertainties around interest rates continue to impact the market [4][15] - The company remains agile and proactive in navigating ongoing headwinds while focusing on sustainability initiatives [16][17] Other Important Information - The company achieved LEED Platinum certification for both Times Square and Harbour City offices, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability [11][17] - The company aims to cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% and Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030 [16][17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Retail sales performance and sentiment outlook - Management noted a small improvement in retail sales in May and June but cautioned that it is premature to conclude a recovery [22][23] Question: Capital investment plans for hotels - Management is evaluating whether to redevelop the Marco Polo Hong Kong Hotel or undertake a complete overhaul, with no immediate plans to start work [24][25] Question: Occupancy cost and rental expectations - Occupancy cost at Harbour City is stable at about 20%, and management does not expect base rent to increase significantly in the near term [31][32] Question: Office rental income increase - The increase in office rental income was due to higher occupancy rather than rising rent per square foot, with competition remaining a challenge [36][37] Question: Future plans for Times Square - Management indicated readiness to invest in tenant and shopper engagement at Times Square to remain competitive [75][76]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Driven Brands reported a revenue increase of 6% year-over-year, totaling $551 million for Q2 2025 [9][18] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $143.2 million, reflecting a slight decrease of approximately $200,000 compared to the previous year [19][20] - The adjusted EBITDA margin decreased by roughly 160 basis points to 26% due to increased operating expenses [20] - Net income from continuing operations was $11.8 million, with adjusted net income of $59.1 million, leading to an adjusted diluted EPS of $0.36, down $0.01 from the previous year [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Take Five Oil Change segment, which represents about 75% of the company's overall adjusted EBITDA, saw same-store sales increase by 6.6% and revenue growth of 14.7% [21] - Franchise Brands experienced a 1.5% decline in same-store sales, although this marked a sequential improvement from Q1 [22] - The Car Wash segment reported same-store sales growth of 19.4%, with adjusted EBITDA increasing to $27.3 million [23] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - System-wide sales increased by 3.1% to $1.6 billion, supported by the addition of 52 net new stores in Q2 [18] - The company added 184 net new stores over the last twelve months, with 41 new stores opened in the current quarter [9][18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company remains focused on delivering consistent growth, particularly through the Take Five segment, and aims to reduce leverage to three times by 2026 [13][14] - Driven Brands is committed to expanding its service offerings, including the rollout of differential services across locations [10][11] - The company plans to continue opening over 150 new locations annually, enhancing brand awareness and customer loyalty [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's resilience despite a dynamic macro environment, noting strong performance in the Take Five segment and market share gains in Collision and Mako [12][29] - The company anticipates ongoing softness in the Collision and Mako segments due to discretionary spending pullbacks among lower-income consumers [12][29] - For the full year, the company reiterated its revenue guidance of $2.05 billion to $2.15 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $520 million to $550 million [29][30] Other Important Information - The company successfully monetized a seller note from its U.S. Car Wash transaction for $113 million, which was used to retire its term loan and reduce net leverage to 3.9 times on a pro forma basis [13][26] - Driven Brands has paid down approximately $700 million of debt since the end of 2023, reducing net leverage from five times to 3.9 times [14][26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you dive deeper into the traffic versus ticket side within Take Five? - Management indicated satisfaction with the comps for Take Five, noting strong performance in both traffic and ticket metrics, with non-oil change revenue being a significant driver [34][36] Question: What are the profitability implications for the Take Five segment in the back half of the year? - Management expressed confidence in maintaining mid-30s margins for Take Five, despite some expected variability due to increased repair and maintenance costs [38][39] Question: How much of the strength in the Car Wash business is attributed to internal initiatives? - Management acknowledged that both internal initiatives and favorable weather contributed to the Car Wash segment's strong performance, but anticipated moderation in growth due to weather conditions [47][50] Question: What is the outlook for non-oil change services? - Management sees significant growth potential in non-oil change services, with attachment rates improving and new services being introduced [54][56] Question: Can you provide insights on the collision industry softness? - Management noted that the collision industry is facing challenges due to claim avoidance and high total loss rates, but Driven Brands is gaining market share [66][68] Question: What is the current state of franchisee profitability in the Mako and Collision segments? - Management reported that while some franchisees are facing challenges, the overall health of the franchise system remains strong, with some closures but net positive growth in Q2 [82][83]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Driven Brands reported a revenue increase of 6% year-over-year, totaling $551 million for Q2 2025 [17][18] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $143.2 million, reflecting a slight decrease of approximately $200,000 compared to Q2 2024 [18] - The adjusted EBITDA margin decreased by roughly 160 basis points to 26% due to increased operating expenses [19] - Net income from continuing operations was $11.8 million, with adjusted net income of $59.1 million, resulting in adjusted diluted EPS of $0.36, down $0.01 from the previous year [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Take Five Oil Change segment, which represents about 75% of overall adjusted EBITDA, achieved same-store sales growth of 6.6% and revenue growth of 14.7% [20] - Franchise Brands experienced a 1.5% decline in same-store sales, although this marked a sequential improvement from Q1 2025 [21] - The Car Wash segment reported same-store sales growth of 19.4%, with adjusted EBITDA increasing to $27.3 million and adjusted EBITDA margin rising to 37% [22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - System-wide sales increased by 3.1% to $1.6 billion, supported by the addition of 52 net new stores in Q2 2025 [17] - The company added 184 net new stores over the last twelve months, with 41 new stores opened in the current quarter [7][17] - The collision industry remains under pressure, with Driven Brands gaining market share despite overall industry softness [11][66] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to reduce net leverage to three times by 2026, having already paid down nearly $700 million of debt since the end of 2023 [12][13] - Driven Brands is focused on delivering consistent growth through Take Five, generating strong free cash flow from Franchise Brands, and executing on its deleveraging plan [7][14] - The company is expanding its service offerings, including the rollout of differential fluid service, which is expected to enhance non-oil change revenue [9][56] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's resilience despite a dynamic macro environment, noting strong performance in the Take Five segment and sequential improvement in Franchise Brands [27] - The company anticipates ongoing softness in the collision and Mako segments due to discretionary spending pullbacks among lower-income consumers [11][27] - For the full year 2025, the company reiterated its revenue guidance of $2.05 billion to $2.15 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $520 million to $550 million [27][28] Other Important Information - The company successfully monetized a seller note from the U.S. Car Wash transaction for $113 million, which was used to retire its term loan and reduce its revolving credit facility [12][22] - Free cash flow for the quarter was $31.9 million, driven by strong operating performance [23] - The company expects net store growth between 175 and 200 units for the year, with capital expenditures projected to be between 6.5% and 7.5% of revenue [28] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you dive deeper into the traffic versus ticket side within Take Five? - Management indicated satisfaction with the 7% same-store sales growth and noted that both traffic and ticket metrics are performing well [32][34] Question: What are the profitability implications for the Take Five segment in the back half of the year? - Management expressed confidence in maintaining mid-30s margins, despite some expected variability due to increased costs [36][37] Question: How much of the strength in the Car Wash business is due to internal initiatives? - Management acknowledged both internal initiatives and favorable weather as contributing factors, but anticipated moderation in growth rates in the back half of the year [46][48] Question: What is the outlook for non-oil change services? - Management sees significant growth potential in non-oil change services, with attachment rates continuing to improve [51][56] Question: Can you comment on the collision industry softness? - Management noted that the collision industry is facing challenges due to claim avoidance and high total loss rates, but Driven Brands is gaining market share [65][66] Question: What is the competitive dynamic for the Take Five business? - Management highlighted Take Five's unique value proposition of a quick, convenient service, which continues to attract customers and franchisee interest [116]

Financial Performance - Organic net sales increased by 1.7%[9], but excluding the Cîroc transaction, the increase was 1.5%[9] - Organic operating profit decreased by 0.7%[10], attributed to overheads, primarily staff costs and strategic investments[10] - Pre-exceptional EPS decreased by 8.6% to 164.2 cents[10], mainly due to a lower Moët Hennessy contribution and unfavorable FX at 103.48c[10] - Free cash flow increased by $0.1 billion to $2.7 billion[9], driven by strong working capital management[10] Strategic Initiatives - The company is implementing the "Accelerate" program to deliver approximately $625 million in cost savings over 3 years[22], with about 50% reinvested for future growth and 50% dropping through to the bottom line[29] - Capital expenditure for fiscal year 26 is guided to be in the range of $1.2-$1.3 billion[47], moving to mid-single-digit % net sales (fiscal 25: 7.7%) over 3 years[47] - The company aims to be well within the leverage target range of 2.5-3.0x net debt/EBITDA no later than fiscal year 28[23] Market Dynamics - Developed markets accounted for 62% of organic net sales, while emerging markets accounted for 38%[67] - The company gained or held share in 65% of measured markets[65] - Non-alcoholic beverages experienced approximately 40% organic net sales growth[88] Regional Performance - North America: Organic sales growth with share gains in TBA led by Don Julio and Crown Royal[69] - Asia Pacific: Weaker performance in China and Travel Retail offset India growth[65] - Latin America and Caribbean: Return to growth[65], with organic sales growth of 9.2%[68]

Core Viewpoint - First Quantum Minerals Ltd. has entered into a gold streaming agreement with RGLD Gold AG, securing a $1.0 billion upfront cash payment in exchange for gold deliveries linked to copper production from the Kansanshi Mine in Zambia [1][2]. Transaction Highlights - The transaction preserves the company's exposure to copper production while maintaining a majority of its gold production [2]. - The upfront cash payment of $1.0 billion will be received on August 6, 2025 [6]. - The agreement allows for ongoing production payments equivalent to 20% of the prevailing spot gold price, increasing to 35% upon achieving certain leverage thresholds [6]. Agreement Terms Summary - First Quantum will deliver gold based on copper production with stepdown terms: 75 ounces of gold per million pounds of copper until 425,000 ounces are delivered, 55 ounces until an additional 225,000 ounces are delivered, and 45 ounces thereafter [6]. - The transaction is expected to significantly strengthen the company's balance sheet by providing long-term, unsecured, non-debt capital [6]. - The company retains full exposure to 84% of its total gold production linked to spot gold prices based on production guidance for 2026 and 2027 [6]. Financial Impact - The transaction is anticipated to reduce the company's net debt to EBITDA ratio markedly upon closing [6]. - Proceeds from the transaction will be allocated towards capital expenditure, working capital, and bank loan repayment [6]. Strategic Partnership - The partnership with Royal Gold is viewed as a strong endorsement of the operations at Kansanshi and Zambia's mining jurisdiction [2].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported adjusted EBITDA of $82.7 million and adjusted net income attributable to owners of the company of $48.1 million, or $0.46 per share [15] - Liquidity position remains solid at $113 million, including $68.3 million in cash and cash equivalents [15] - Net debt to EBITDA ratio improved from 2.4 times to 2.1 times due to stronger EBITDA and debt repayments [15][16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Significant quarter-on-quarter increases in production from both Carriba and Javancina, with Carriba seeing a 25% increase in copper production compared to Q1 [9][10] - At Carriba, unplanned infrastructure downtime was reduced by 50%, and mobile equipment fleet availability improved by over 10% [10] - Javancina experienced a 17% increase in gold production compared to Q1, with expectations for further improvements in the second half of the year [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company expects to achieve copper production trending towards the low end of guidance due to ongoing operational improvements and favorable market conditions [11] - The foreign exchange hedge program had a total notional position of $240 million, with a modest realized gain of $200,000 during the quarter [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on operational excellence, with a back-to-basics approach and significant changes in strategy and technology [7][8] - The strategy includes improving existing operations, achieving commercial production at Tucumar, and advancing long-term growth initiatives at Furnas [13] - The company aims to initiate returns to shareholders as part of its long-term strategy [18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the second half of the year, expecting improved performance and production consistency [9][10] - The foundational work completed in the first half is anticipated to set the company up for continued momentum and growth [9] - Management acknowledged challenges in the first half but emphasized the importance of addressing bottlenecks and achieving operational consistency [22][38] Other Important Information - The company completed its Phase one drill program at Furnas and is on track to complete the Phase two drill program by year-end [13] - The shaft sinking project at Pilar is progressing well, with expectations for operational readiness in 2027 [40] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on Tucumar's production capacity - Management confirmed that Tucumar achieved production levels at or slightly below design capacity and emphasized the need for consistent performance moving forward [21][24] Question: Cash costs at Carriba - Management indicated that while cash costs are expected to be in the lower half of the guidance range, there may be upward pressure due to lower grades in the second half [27][29] Question: Grades at Javancina - Initial mechanized mining has resulted in less dilution than manual mining, with grades expected to align with overall expectations for the year [30][31] Question: Remaining bottlenecks at Tucumar - Management clarified that the focus is now on preventative maintenance to ensure consistent operational performance, having addressed earlier bottlenecks [38] Question: Contribution from the sorghum pit at Carriba - Management noted that operational excellence initiatives have contributed to outperformance, with Serbeam expected to be a significant contributor in the second half [46][47] Question: Timeline for shareholder returns - Management indicated that the priority is to continue deleveraging the balance sheet before considering cash returns to shareholders [80]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported an EBITDA of BRL 2.6 billion with a margin of 23.5%, reflecting a 5% increase and a 1.4 percentage point expansion compared to Q1 2025 [5] - Gross debt was reduced by BRL 5.7 billion year-to-date, with a reduction of BRL 2.1 billion in the current quarter, leading to a leverage ratio decrease from 3.33x to 3.24x [5][12][13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - **Mining**: Achieved second highest sales volume in history, but EBITDA dropped by 36% due to falling iron ore prices [6][20] - **Steel**: Despite a 11.5% drop in sales volume, EBITDA increased by 79% year-on-year, with a margin of 10.08% [10][18] - **Cement**: Sales volume grew by 8% quarter-on-quarter, with a 10% increase in net revenue compared to Q1 2025, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 24% [8][23] - **Logistics**: Achieved a record EBITDA of BRL 519 million with a margin of 41.4% [9][24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The steel market faced significant competition from imported materials, leading to a loss of market share for the company [16][33] - The company noted a 40-50% penetration of imported products in certain segments, particularly in tinplate and prepainted products [56][81] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on operational excellence, cost reduction, and enhancing productivity across all segments [31][84] - A strategy prioritizing value over volume in the steel segment has been adopted to improve profitability despite market challenges [7][57] - The company is actively seeking partnerships in infrastructure to reduce leverage and improve cash flow [42][46] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed concerns over the chaotic influx of imported products affecting the domestic market and emphasized the need for government intervention [33][81] - The company remains optimistic about demand in Brazil, projecting a recovery in steel production and profitability in the coming quarters [58][60] Other Important Information - The company is committed to ESG initiatives, reporting a 30% reduction in occupational health and safety incidents compared to 2020 [26] - The company is also focusing on decarbonization efforts, achieving an 11% reduction in GHG emissions compared to the baseline year 2020 [28] Q&A Session Summary Question: Details on potential infrastructure partner and Usiminas stake sale - The company is in discussions regarding infrastructure assets, with potential liquidity injection of BRL 8 billion and has not yet defined the next steps for the Usiminas stake sale [42][46] Question: Impact of recent dumping decisions on margins - The company highlighted ongoing issues with imports and the need for government action on anti-dumping measures, while maintaining a focus on product diversification and higher value products [50][57] Question: Measures for cost efficiency in steel production - The company has implemented changes in production processes and is optimistic about cost reductions in the second half of the year [62][65] Question: Expectations for CapEx flexibility and asset sales - The company aims to maintain a lower CapEx focus while exploring asset monetization opportunities, including energy partnerships [66][68] Question: Long steel market dynamics and government conversations - The company noted a decline in long steel sales and emphasized the need for protective measures against imports to stabilize the market [72][78]