Garo Aktiebolag (publ) (GARO) Q2 2026 Earnings Call

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Good morning, everyone, and welcome to this webcast where we will review the performance of Garo Group and with a particular focus on the second quarter of 2026. My name is Tobias Bifelt and I'm the new CEO of Garo Group. I assumed this role on June 15th. And with that said, I would like to extend my gratitude to Joe Rhee, who served as an interim CEO during the first half of the year. Thank you, Joe. And joining me today is Helena Claesson, our CFO, who will take you through our financial performance in more detail later in this presentation. Next slide, please. Let me first take a moment to share a little bit more about my background and what I bring to Garo. Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to work with the Swedish technology and innovation companies that have successfully expanded on a global scale. At Kolmorgan Automation I have leadership roles spanning sales management, general management and full P&L responsibility. During this time I gained valuable experience in driving growth, leading international teams and building business where software, hardware and innovation come together to create customer value. I was also strongly influenced by the Danaher business system. with its focus on clear strategy, disciplined execution, continuous improvement, and the importance of aligned and engaged teams. Most recently at PIAV Group, I gained further experience in industrial operations and long-term value creation through close collaboration with both management and board. And as I stepped into my role at Garo, my leadership priorities are clear. I will put our customers at the center of everything we do, ensure that we have a common understanding of what we want to achieve, and lead with clarity, discipline, and a lot of positive energy, hopefully. So why ...