ENIGMATIG LTD-A(EGG) - 2025 H1 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Indicators Changes - The company reported a record-breaking revenue of €10,000,000 for the first half of 2025, representing a 70% year-on-year growth [4] - Gross profit reached €4,300,000, marking a 183% increase [4] - EBITDA for the period was €3,500,000, reflecting a 250% growth [5] - The net profit for the first half of 2025 was €1,700,000, a significant improvement compared to previous losses [25][26] - The return on equity reached 34%, and earnings per share were at a historically high level of €0.60 [26][27] Business Line Data and Key Indicators Changes - The company sold 59,000,000 eggs in the first half of 2025, achieving a 23% year-on-year growth [4] - The share of industrial egg sales was reduced to 11%, aligning closely with the natural production split [18] - The product line under the trademark VTech Squared, which includes premium egg white protein powders and bars, is gaining traction, with 94% of sales coming from Latvia [12] Market Data and Key Indicators Changes - The total egg market in the Baltic states showed growth, particularly in the bar and egg segment, with Lithuania leading at over 60% market share [15] - The company has significantly increased its exports, particularly to Lithuania, with export income rising almost three times compared to the previous period [22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company completed an investment phase of €13,000,000, enhancing production capacity by 60% [9] - The strategic focus is on transitioning to cage-free production, with expectations of increased demand for higher welfare products [30][45] - The company aims to expand its presence in the retail fitness and lifestyle channels through the VTech Squared product line [33] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving a revenue target of €22,600,000 for 2025, a 7% upward adjustment from previous guidance [27][28] - The completion of the investment phase is expected to support strong revenue growth in the second half of the year [28] - The management acknowledged challenges in the market transition to cage-free production but remains optimistic about capturing market share [43][45] Other Important Information - The company has launched a shareholder loyalty program, expected to be announced around International Egg Day in October [35][36] - The company is exploring additional capital raises for future development projects, balancing growth with leverage [42] Q&A Session Summary Question: Will the shareholders' loyalty program include benefits for the FinTech Squared production? - Yes, the loyalty program was approved and will include attractive components for loyal customers, expected to launch within six to eight weeks [35] Question: What drove the 70% growth of the revenue in 2025? - The growth was driven by an increase in the number of eggs sold, higher market prices, and a shift in product mix towards retail clients [38] Question: Is gross profit margin improvement sustainable? - Yes, the gross margin improvement is expected to be sustainable due to the shift towards cage-free production and increased capacity [39] Question: How do you manage rising feed or energy costs? - Feed and energy costs are fixed for the maximum period possible, and the company has built a solar park to partially compensate for energy consumption [40] Question: Do you expect to raise any additional capital in 2025? - Current capacity expansion is fully funded, but additional capital may be raised for new development projects if opportunities arise [42] Question: How do you see the cage-free transition affecting the APF? - The transition is viewed as a tailwind, with the company well-positioned to capture market share and premium pricing as cage-free becomes the industry standard [45] Question: What is your export strategy? - The strategy focuses on diversification, with exports already above 50% of sales, and plans to increase exports as a percentage of overall sales [46] Question: Are there any plans to distribute dividends in the future? - The dividend policy remains intact, with up to 50% of profits expected to be distributed based on the financial results of 2025 [60][61]