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AS Ekspress Grupp: Consolidated unaudited interim report for Q2 and 6 months of 2025
Globenewswireยท 2025-07-31 05:00
Core Insights - Ekspress Grupp's revenue continued to grow in Q2 2025, driven by investments in conference business, ticket sales, and digital outdoor screens, despite facing pressure on advertising sales due to a weak economic environment in the Baltic States [1][2]. Revenue Performance - The revenue for Q2 2025 increased by EUR 1.8 million (+9%) year-over-year, totaling EUR 21.4 million, while the revenue for the first half of 2025 increased by EUR 2.6 million (+7%) to EUR 38.4 million [2][8]. - Key contributors to growth included the Estonian Training and Convention Centre and UAB Kenton Baltic, along with Delfi Lithuania's AI project and growth in digital subscriptions and ticket sales [2][9]. Digital Revenue Insights - Digital revenue for the first six months of 2025 increased by 2% year-over-year, but the share of digital revenue in total revenue decreased from 87% to 83% due to the acquisition of the training business [3][11]. - The Group added over 22,000 new digital subscriptions (+10%) in the Baltic States, reaching a total of 245,000 subscriptions by the end of Q2 2025 [3]. Ticket Sales and Outdoor Screens - Revenue from ticket sales platforms increased by 13% year-over-year, while the outdoor screen business grew by 3%, supported by an expansion to 156 screens [4]. Profitability Metrics - EBITDA for Q2 2025 totaled EUR 2.8 million, a decrease of EUR 0.2 million (-7%) year-over-year, with a margin of 13% [5][13]. - The net profit for Q2 2025 was EUR 1.1 million, an increase of EUR 0.1 million (+6%), but the Group incurred a net loss of EUR -0.5 million for the first half of the year, which is EUR 0.3 million higher than the previous year [5][14]. Cash Position and Dividends - As of June 30, 2025, the Group had available cash of EUR 7.2 million, an increase from EUR 5.5 million a year earlier, and paid a dividend of EUR 0.06 per share totaling EUR 1.86 million [6][19]. Segment Overview - The media segment's revenue for Q2 2025 was EUR 21.4 million, with advertising revenue declining by 8% year-over-year [20]. - The share of revenue from digital channels was 83% in Q2 2025, down from 90% in Q2 2024, reflecting the impact of new business acquisitions [21].