Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - MLP achieved total revenue of approximately EUR 529 million in the first half of 2025, marking a 3% increase compared to the previous year [7] - EBIT for the first half of 2025 was EUR 42.7 million, which is a 12% decrease from the same period last year but above the average of the past five years [13][25] - The share of recurring revenue was nearly 70%, indicating strong stability in the business model [7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Property and Casualty competence field saw a 6% increase in revenue, driven by a significant rise in managed non-life insurance premium volume [8][9] - The Life and Health competence field grew by 5%, primarily due to health insurance business [9] - The Wealth competence field experienced a 2% increase, affected by lower performance-based compensation due to capital market developments [9][10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Assets under management reached a new high of EUR 63.9 billion [11] - Managed non-life insurance premium volume increased to EUR 785 million, equivalent to the volume of a medium-sized non-life insurer in Germany [12] - The number of family clients served was 594,300, with 10,300 new family clients acquired [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - MLP is focusing on digitalization and the use of artificial intelligence to enhance client services and operational efficiency [15][24] - The company aims to expand its Corporate Client business, leveraging innovative platforms like Textra and Air4M SmartProtect [18][22] - MLP's midterm planning for 2028 anticipates EBIT in the range of EUR 140 million to EUR 150 million and total revenue between EUR 1.3 billion and EUR 1.4 billion [26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the challenging operating environment, particularly in the second quarter, but remains confident in achieving the annual EBIT forecast of EUR 100 million to EUR 110 million [25][36] - The biggest risk identified is in the real estate sector, which may affect overall performance [39] - Management emphasized the importance of AI investments for future profitability and efficiency gains [40][41] Other Important Information - The regulatory core capital ratio was at 18.1%, significantly above the required minimum [14] - The liquidity coverage ratio was reported at 1093%, indicating strong short-term liquidity [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Performance fees recorded in Q2 and capital inflows into assets under management - Performance fees for the first half of the year were EUR 2 million, down from EUR 9.2 million in the previous year [36] - Net inflows in the first half were EUR 1.3 billion, with a negative performance of EUR 400 million [43] Question: EBIT target for the second half of the year - Management expects to achieve the EBIT target through higher performance fees and contributions from AI [52] Question: Positive profit contribution from Deutsche Mobilen - A positive contribution is still expected, particularly from real estate brokerage, although real estate development remains risky [51] Question: Core capital ratio decline - The decline was due to new regulations (CRR3) affecting the calculation method, but the target remains at 15% [50] Question: Extra costs in Q2 - Extra costs were primarily in the IT segment, particularly for AI and security investments, but not an overall budget overrun [62]