Core Insights - AS Tallink Grupp experienced a mixed performance in passenger and cargo transport in September 2025 and the third quarter of the year, with a notable decrease in September but an increase in the third quarter compared to the previous year [1][2]. September 2025 Performance - The company transported 387,482 passengers in September 2025, marking a 4.1% decrease from 404,143 passengers in September 2024 [1][2]. - Cargo units transported decreased by 8.2% to 21,269 units compared to 23,178 units in September 2024 [1][2]. - The number of passenger vehicles transported fell by 5.9% to 55,973 units from 59,455 units in the same month last year [1][2]. Third Quarter 2025 Performance - In the third quarter (July–September) of 2025, AS Tallink Grupp transported 1,766,335 passengers, which is a 3.0% increase from 1,715,496 passengers in the same period of 2024 [2]. - The number of cargo units transported in Q3 decreased by 9.8% to 60,306 units from 66,865 units year-on-year [2]. - Passenger vehicles transported in Q3 saw a slight increase of 0.4% to 251,751 units compared to 250,810 units in Q3 2024 [2]. Route-Specific Insights - Finland-Sweden routes showed a decrease in passenger numbers, with 88,933 passengers in September 2025, down 6.6% from 95,176 in September 2024, and a slight decrease of 1.4% in Q3 [2][3]. - Estonia-Finland routes experienced a 3.4% decrease in September but a significant 10.1% increase in Q3 passenger numbers [2][4]. - Estonia-Sweden routes saw a 3.4% decrease in September and a substantial 23.5% decrease in Q3 compared to the previous year [2][5]. Other Events - The charter agreement for the vessel Galaxy I was extended for an additional 6 months until October 2026, with an option for a further 12-month extension [6].