Core Insights - The quarter showed solid operations and progress in services and product offerings, with significant revenue growth and controlled operating costs leading to increased earnings compared to the previous year [2][6]. Financial Performance - Revenues in Q2 2025 reached ISK 7,196 million, a 4.7% increase from ISK 6,871 million in Q2 2024 [7] - Mobile, data transmission, and television services revenue grew by 2.5% year-on-year [7] - Advertising revenues rose to ISK 604 million, up 12.9% from ISK 535 million in the same period last year [7] - EBITDA for Q2 2025 was ISK 1,924 million, an 11.5% increase from ISK 1,726 million in Q2 2024 [7] - The EBITDA margin improved to 26.7% from 25.1% in the prior year [7] - EBIT increased to ISK 931 million, a 46.4% rise from ISK 636 million in Q2 2024 [7] - Net profit in Q2 2025 was ISK 537 million, a 120.1% increase from ISK 244 million in Q2 2024 [7] - Earnings per share rose to ISK 0.22, up 144.4% from ISK 0.09 in Q2 2024 [7] - Net interest-bearing debt was ISK 19.1 billion at the end of Q2 2025, compared to ISK 17.2 billion at year-end 2024 [7] - The equity ratio was 40.3% at the end of Q2 2025, with total equity of ISK 16.9 billion [7] Business Developments - Síminn signed agreements for HBO Max and Hayu streaming services, leading to a 20% increase in viewings for Síminn Premium TV between June and July [3] - Síminn provided English Premier League broadcasts across its distribution network, ensuring continued access to sports content [4] - Síminn's fintech activities saw strong growth, with active users of Noona reaching 84 thousand, a 26% increase year-on-year [5] Future Outlook - The outlook for operations is positive, with strong core business performance and ongoing development of new revenue streams in telecoms, media, and fintech [6] - Síminn's strong infrastructure supports expansion into new areas [6] Leadership Transition - The report marks the last under CFO Óskar Hauksson, who has been with the company since 2005, highlighting his contributions to Síminn's financial management [8]