Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The consolidated net sales reached 552 million lei, representing a 29% increase compared to the first half of 2024 [13][15] - EBITDA increased by 74%, amounting to 47 million lei, with an EBITDA margin improvement of 2.2% compared to the same period last year [15][16] - The net result showed a profit of 3.4 million lei, a significant turnaround from a loss of 6.6 million lei in 2024 [15][17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The installation and recycling segment contributed significantly to turnover, with a turnover of 402 million lei, up from 307 million lei in the same period of 2024, resulting in an operational profit of 25 million lei [18] - The compounds segment saw a modest turnover increase of 4%, but a substantial 244% increase in EBITDA, indicating stabilization [19] - The flexible packaging segment experienced a 51% turnover increase to 75 million lei, although it still reported a negative EBITDA of 1.5 million lei [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - External sales nearly doubled from 100 million lei to close to 200 million lei, accounting for 35% of total turnover, driven by an 18% increase in volumes and new business contributions [7] - The infrastructure segment in Romania showed a growth of close to 40% in engineering works, while other construction segments did not perform as well [4][5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to reduce dependency on the Romanian market and increase market share in Germany and Austria through dedicated sales structures and investments in personnel [5][7] - There is a strategic shift towards biodegradable packaging to meet market demands and improve profitability in the packaging segment [11][12] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the contributions from recent acquisitions, particularly Aquatica Experience, expected to enhance financial performance by year-end [3][5] - The packaging segment remains challenging, with management actively working on operational improvements and staffing to achieve profitability [6][12] Other Important Information - The company faced a forex impact costing approximately 5 million lei but still managed to maintain a positive net result [9][17] - Working capital increased significantly due to higher inventory and receivables, leading to an increase in bank loans to 383 million lei [21][22] Q&A Session Summary - No questions were raised during the Q&A session, indicating a lack of immediate inquiries from participants [25]