In the past year, the Company continued its strategic development by implementing the previously initiated changes in Hestio's sales strategy. As a result of these measures, the Company successfully maintained stable unaudited revenue of EUR 12.9 million.

At the same time, the Company's sales costs have significantly increased due to substantial investments in the development of the facility cleaning business line and improvements in the quality of other services. A major impact on Hestio’s consolidated financial performance was also caused by the sharp rise in coffee bean prices, which surged by approximately 80% in the global market compared to December 2023. Although the price increase has been passed on to end consumers, part of the cost increase has nevertheless affected Auron Coffee Roastery’s profitability. Additionally, Auron Coffee Roastery entered the HORECA market, requiring further financial investments. As a result, Hestio’s consolidated EBITDA for 2024 declined by 8% to EUR 0.8 million.

As part of the Company’s growth strategy, a new subsidiary, SIA Printero, was established in 2024, specialising in textile and other product printing, manufacturing, and customisation. Leveraging Hestio’s extensive customer base and synergies, the new company is expected to become an additional profit source within the group starting from Q4 2025.

The Company’s strategic focus moving forward is increasing e-commerce sales volumes and adapting operational processes to the specific requirements of the e-commerce business. These changes are aimed at improving profitability metrics and strengthening long-term competitiveness.