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Audited annual report 2025
Published Apr 6 2026
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Audited annual report 2025

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AS Merko Ehitus consolidated audited financial results for 2025 remain unchanged compared to the preliminary disclosure on 5 February 2026.

STATEMENT OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE MANAGEMENT BOARD

Dear shareholders and readers,

We have left behind another rather uncertain year, similar to few recent ones. A year ago, we cautiously hoped for some clarification of the situation in the world, but we must admit that this expectation did not materialise – global politics has only added to the uncertainty. This has also affected Merko’s workload in both construction services and real estate development during the period under review.
           
In 2024, we were engaged in several large projects that had been started in earlier years, and these were completed as planned during 2025. The pace of signing new contracts was slower in 2024 and in the first half of 2025. However, the second half of 2025 showed a clear improvement, and preparatory efforts resulted in new major contracts. The most extensive and thorough preparation was carried out by our Lithuanian colleagues and in the first days of the current year resulted in the signing of the largest contracts in Merko’s history for the construction of two lots of the Rūdninkai defence campus. Given their scale and nature, these contracts will begin to contribute to revenue gradually in 2026 and onwards.

High global turbulence continues to restrain investments, particularly private investments. At present, most major investments are made mainly by the public sector, largely in defence and infrastructure, for understandable reasons. Investments in the energy sector, especially in renewable energy, have declined compared to the previous period.

In times of change, flexibility becomes especially important, and we have adapted our business models accordingly. Alongside the successful real estate development partnership in the Noblessner area of Tallinn, we signed two similar cooperation agreements in 2025 for the development of the Krulli quarter in Tallinn and the Uus-Karlowa quarter in Tartu. The Rūdninkai project marks a significant expansion of our PPP business Lithuania and will provide the company with a stable workload for years ahead. A strategic decision made several years ago to invest in network companies operating under the Connecto brand has also clearly proven its value. In recent years, Connecto companies have substantially expanded their operations in Latvia and Lithuania, and in 2025 this investment in the joint venture accounted for as much as one quarter of Merko’s consolidated net profit.

Alongside the continued high level of consumer confidence in Lithuania, situation has also improved in Estonia and Latvia. As a result, in 2025 we were able to start construction of more than three times as many new apartments as in 2024. This creates strong potential for real estate development results in 2026 and the years ahead, particularly as the pace of signing pre‑sales agreements has also increased.

Our companies, projects, and employees received numerous recognitions during the year. The most notable honours were awarded to Saulius Putrimas, Head of Merko Lithuania, who was named CEO of the Year 2025 by a leading Lithuanian business newspaper, and to Estonian Project Director Ahti Suppi, who received the prestigious “Builder of the Year” title in Estonia. We are also pleased that our contribution to the cultural sector has been recognised alongside our other social initiatives, with the Estonian Ministry of Culture awarding Merko the title of Culture Friend of the Year.

Our sincere thanks to all Merko employees, whose shared commitment once again made it possible to conclude a successful year. We thank homebuyers for their continued trust in the Merko brand. Our appreciation also goes to our clients and partners, whose cooperation enables us to create high‑quality and well‑designed homes, buildings, and infrastructure.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
in thousand euros

 

2025

2024

Revenue

310,941

539,049

Cost of goods sold

(255,081)

(443,162)

Gross profit

55,860

95,887

 

 

 

Marketing expenses

(5,823)

(5,030)

General and administrative expenses

(17,478)

(21,908)

Other operating income

2,285

5,724

Other operating expenses

(501)

(2,190)

Operating profit

34,343

72,483

 

 

 

Finance income

1,208

2,017

Finance costs

(1,164)

(2,950)

Loss from investments in subsidiaries

-

(5,087)

Profit from joint ventures

10,381

9,951

Profit before tax

44,768

76,414

 

 

 

Corporate income tax expense

(4,850)

(11,820)

 

 

 

Net profit for financial year

39,918

64,594

incl.    net profit attributable to equity holders of the parent

39,918

64,668

net profit attributable to non-controlling interest

-

(74)

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), which can subsequently be classified in the income statement

 

 

Currency translation differences of foreign entities

20

105

 

 

 

Comprehensive income for the period

39,938

64,699

incl.    attributable to equity holders of the parent

39,938

64,764

attributable to non-controlling interest

-

(65)

Earnings per share for profit attributable to equity holders of the parent (basic and diluted, in EUR)

2.26

3.65

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
in thousand euros

 

31.12.2025

31.12.2024

ASSETS

 

 

Current assets

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

41,424

91,879

Short-term deposits

18,000

10,000

Trade and other receivables

43,658

51,419

Prepaid corporate income tax

1,347

270

Inventories

219,812

196,521

 

324,241

350,089

Non-current assets

 

 

Investments in joint ventures

31,957

21,571

Other shares and securities

80

80

Other long-term loans and receivables

20,658

40,196

Deferred income tax assets

2,874

5,056

Investment property

12,395

12,606

Property, plant and equipment

22,117

17,147

Intangible assets

714

350

 

90,795

97,006

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

415,036

447,095

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

Borrowings

3,079

21,303

Payables and prepayments

95,920

129,786

Income tax liability

510

7,101

Deferred income from government grant

2

-

Short-term provisions

10,426

7,678

 

109,937

165,868

Non-current liabilities

 

 

Long-term borrowings

30,012

12,102

Deferred income tax liability

7,448

6,148

Other long-term payables

7,073

8,719

 

44,533

26,969

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

154,470

192,837

 

 

 

EQUITY

 

 

Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent

 

 

Share capital

7,929

7,929

Statutory reserve capital

793

793

Currency translation differences

(21)

(41)

Retained earnings

251,865

245,577

 

260,566

254,258

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

415,036

447,095

A copy of AS Merko Ehitus audited annual report for 2025 is attached to the announcement and is also published on NASDAQ Tallinn and Merko’s web page (group.merko.ee). The ESEF-compliant machine-readable annual report is prepared only in Estonian language.

Ivo Volkov
Chairman of Management Board
AS Merko Ehitus
+372 650 1250
ivo.volkov@merko.ee

Urmas Somelar
Head of Finance
AS Merko Ehitus
+372 650 1250
urmas.somelar@merko.ee

AS Merko Ehitus (group.merko.ee) group companies construct buildings and infrastructure and develop real estate. We create a better living environment and build the future. We operate in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. As at the end of 2025, the group employed 613 people, and the group’s revenue for 2025 was EUR 311 million.

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