Core Insights - HOPSCOTCH Groupe reported historically high activity levels for the financial year 2025, with total revenue of €271.1 million and a gross margin of €98.9 million, despite a decline compared to 2024 [3][10] - The revenue decline was 15.0% year-over-year, with a more significant drop in the second half of 2025 compared to the first half [1][3] - The events segment experienced the most significant decline, while the consulting business and Hopscotch Season showed resilience and growth [4] Financial Performance - First half revenue for 2025 was €118.5 million, while the second half revenue was €152.6 million, indicating a sequential improvement in business activity [1][2] - Gross margin for the first half was €45.9 million, and for the second half, it was €53.0 million, reflecting a decline of 5.6% for the full year [1][3] - The gross margin for 2025 was close to €100 million, which is significant given the high comparison base from the Paris 2024 celebrations [3] Segment Analysis - The events segment generated a gross margin of €43.5 million in 2025, indicating a notable decline [4] - The consulting business maintained a high level of activity with a gross margin of €26.6 million [4] - Hopscotch Season recorded a gross margin of €26.4 million, up 10.4%, while Hopscotch Tourism generated €9.4 million [4] Market Context - The absence of the Paris Motor Show in 2025, a biennial event, contributed to the decline in activity levels [3] - More than one-third of the gross margin was generated outside France, highlighting the importance of international diversification as a growth driver [4]

Group 1 - LLYC and Progreso received two significant international awards for their collaboration on Clara, an AI-powered digital sustainability ambassador [1][2] - Clara won first place in the "AI Use" category at the International Sustainability Awards and in the "CSR, ESG or DEI Report" category at the 2025 PR News Impact Communications Awards [1] - Clara also received an Honorable Mention in the "ESG/Sustainability Campaign" category and is a finalist at the upcoming PR Daily Social & Digital Media Awards [1] Group 2 - Clara is the first AI initiative in Central America to communicate a company's sustainability strategy, showcasing Progreso's innovative approach [2] - The project emphasizes LLYC's commitment to integrating AI into corporate responsibility communications and enhancing stakeholder engagement [2][3] - Clara was developed using five years of Progreso's sustainability reports, combining key ESG data with culturally relevant language to create an interactive experience [3] Group 3 - The implementation of Clara resulted in a 275% increase in event attendance, a 44% rise in active website users, and 6,400 social media interactions [7] - Clara answered 420 questions in real-time, enhancing transparency and accessibility in sustainability communication [7] Group 4 - LLYC is a global marketing and corporate affairs consulting firm with a presence in multiple countries and a focus on creativity, influence, and innovation [4][5] - In 2024, LLYC's operating revenues exceeded 93.1 million euros and it is ranked among the top 40 communications companies worldwide [6] - Progreso has a 125-year history and is a leader in cement and construction solutions across eight Latin American countries [7][8]