Core Viewpoint - Kojamo plc reported an improvement in occupancy rates and mixed financial results for the first quarter of 2025, with total revenue slightly increasing while net profit before taxes showed a significant decline compared to the previous year [1][11]. Financial Performance - Total revenue increased by 0.9% to EUR 114.3 million compared to EUR 113.3 million in the same period last year [5][6]. - Net rental income rose by 3.7% to EUR 62.8 million, representing 54.9% of total revenue [5][6]. - Profit before taxes was EUR -11.0 million, a decrease of 128.0% from EUR 39.3 million in the previous year [5][6]. - EBITDA decreased by 73.7% to EUR 16.3 million, with an EBITDA margin of 14.3% [5][6]. - Funds From Operations (FFO) fell by 8.6% to EUR 23.3 million [5][6]. Occupancy and Property Management - The financial occupancy rate improved to 92.8%, up from 92.4% in the previous year, with a notable increase of 1.2 percentage points compared to the previous quarter [5][12]. - The company completed 113 rental apartments and sold 24 during the review period, while the total number of rental apartments owned increased to 40,949 [4][5]. Investment and Valuation - The fair value of investment properties was EUR 7.9 billion, down from EUR 8.1 billion [6][7]. - Gross investments totaled EUR 4.0 million, a decrease of 52.8% from EUR 8.4 million in the previous year [7][6]. Outlook - Kojamo maintains its outlook for 2025, estimating total revenue growth of 1-4% year-on-year and FFO between EUR 135-145 million, excluding non-recurring costs [8][9]. Management Insights - The CEO highlighted that the growth in net rental income was driven by improved occupancy rates and lower maintenance expenses due to milder weather [11]. - The company is focusing on enhancing customer experience, with a Net Promoter Score of 57 indicating improved customer satisfaction [15].