Core Insights - The company has shown continued operational improvement and is nearing the completion of its refinancing efforts [1][9] Group 1: Financial Performance - Revenue from operations in Southern Europe reached 8.3 billion ISK (€57.1m) in Q1, a 2.3% increase compared to the same period in 2024 [2] - Regular operating profit before tax for Southern Europe was 333 million ISK (€2.3m), an increase of 29 million ISK (€0.2m) from Q1 2024 [2] - Revenue from operations in Northern Europe was 2.1 billion ISK (€14.4m), an 11% increase from the previous year [3] - The sales and distribution segment generated 7.4 billion ISK (€51.1m) in Q1, a 4.7% increase from the same quarter in 2024 [4] - Total revenue for Q1 2025 was 17.3 billion ISK (€119.3m), a 4.8% increase from Q1 2024 [6] - EBITDA for Q1 2025 rose to 781 million ISK (€5.4m) from 463 million ISK (€3.2m) in Q1 2024 [6] - The quarter's profit after tax was 145 million ISK (€1.0m), compared to 15 million ISK (€0.1m) for the same period in 2024 [6] Group 2: Market Conditions and Forecast - The company anticipates stable cod prices throughout the year due to historically low supply [5] - Salmon prices are expected to remain stable but lower than previous forecasts [5] - The international political climate has been unpredictable, but the economic environment has stabilized, leading to lower interest rates [5] - The company expects all divisions to meet their plans without significant changes in the fishing industry in the coming months [5] Group 3: Strategic Focus - The CEO highlighted challenges in the supply chain due to decreasing global cod quotas, which will limit supply [7] - The company is focused on strengthening its supply chain, improving financial structuring, and reducing interest costs [7] - Ongoing refinancing efforts are aimed at reducing interest expenses significantly by June 2025 [10] - The company is working on various strategic projects aimed at growth, operational efficiency, and enhancing corporate culture [11] - There is significant room for growth and better utilization of the company's extensive sales and supply network [12]