00:06In 2025, we have celebrated our 130th Anniversary
00:11by achieving another financial record year at Škoda Auto.
00:16It is clear that we have earned our place
00:20as one of the most successful car brands in the volume segment.
00:25For this, I want to thank all Škodians as well as our suppliers, dealers
00:30and our social partner, the Kobo Trade Union.
00:34Most importantly, I am grateful to our customers.
00:39For them, we offer freedom of choice between highly efficient combustion models,
00:44mild and plug-in hybrids and a growing range of fully electric cars.
00:49In fact, the share of electrified cars counting every model with a plug
00:54– both hybrid and battery only – continues to grow and in 2025 totaled 25.7%,
01:02more than double the year before.
01:06We are following the motto of our founders,
01:09Bartslav Laurin and Bartslav Klement, who said
01:12only the best is good enough for our customers.
01:15With this inspiration, in 2025, we became the third best-selling automotive brand in Europe.
01:22And at the same time, our financial results testify to our robust business model.
01:28We did this with a relentless focus on efficiency, operating at full capacity across all our production lines.
01:412025 was a new peak of performance for Škoda Auto.
01:46In a fiercely competitive, highly challenging environment, this is quite simply an epic performance.
01:53This year will be even more challenging as we navigate a host of disruptions, including new competition,
02:01regulatory uncertainties, volatile markets and geopolitical risks.
02:05But we are starting from a position of strengths.
02:10We'll need teamwork and the right game plan to keep scoring and outpacing rivals in the competition.
02:25An important part of this plan is the new epic, still in this cool camouflage,
02:31an integral part of doubling our electric portfolio in 2026.
02:37Here in Portugal, media are among the first to experience this fantastic car on the road.
02:45Later this year will come the peak, the all-electric seven-seater that will be our new flagship model.
02:52Today we have the largest portfolio of models, body styles and powertrains in history.
02:58This means we are closer to our customers, the everyday explorers, than ever before.
03:04In 2025, we again delivered over one million vehicles.
03:08This is clear proof that we are truly a global brand.
03:13In Europe, our all-electric models exceeded expectations.
03:19With the Elrog and Eniag, Škoda was number four among electric cars in Europe in 2025.
03:27Across our international markets, we achieved record sales in India, driven by the launch of the new Kailag SUV.
03:35In Vietnam, together with our partner Tankong Group, we began production and sales of the Kusak and Slavia.
03:44We are also growing strongly in North Africa and see great potential in the Middle East.
03:49We continue to develop our unique human touch approach.
03:53Customers experience it every day, in both physical and digital space.
03:59Our My Škoda app is growing in popularity.
04:03We are making our users' everyday life easier by integrating artificial intelligence.
04:08We continue to elevate our brand through strong partnerships.
04:13From iZoKey and the Tour de France, the top UCI cycling events and Milan Design Week.
04:20We are committed to delivering the very best for our customers wherever they are in the world.
04:26And we will continue to build on our core values of human, simplifying and surprising.
04:37Our global success drives financial stability.
04:40We back this up with smart efficiency in production and administration.
04:45And we work closely with the Volkswagen Group to make full use of economies of scale.
04:51The results speak for themselves.
04:53In the year we celebrated our 130th anniversary, we are delivering outstanding results.
04:59Both in our operating profit and in the net cash flow we generated.
05:04Thanks to our strong performance and stable business model, we are ready for the challenges ahead.
05:11Our cash flow as a share of revenue shows that during a period of heavy investment, strong earnings power and
05:19excellent cash flow management enable solid internal financing.
05:24In 2025, we advanced digitalization automation today with AI and industry 4.0 technologies as part of everything we do
05:36at Škoda Auto.
05:37We are investing heavily in R&D, logistics and production technologies while AI is boosting our financial operations.
05:47All of this is helping us to innovate faster, cut costs and deliver the best results in record time.
05:56The next level efficiency program is delivering results across all businesses.
06:01By streamlining, development and speeding up time to market for new models, we can respond faster to customers' need.
06:10As part of the Brand Group core, we are leveraging synergies to simplify our work with fewer variants, more standardization
06:18and leaner processes.
06:21This means faster development, more efficiency production, better cost transparency and higher product quality.
06:30We are constantly pushing forward to stay ready for the future.
06:35Thank you for joining me on this video, Martin and Holger.
06:39My thanks again to our colleagues, customers, partners, the Covo Trade Union and the VW Group for your trust and
06:48collaboration.
06:49Looking toward 2026, our ambition is clear.
06:53We will double our BEV portfolio.
06:55We aim for price parity and greater accessibility.
06:58We will make e-mobility a natural and attractive choice for more customers and drive Škoda's sustainable future together.
07:09Success is never a resting place.
07:12Our promise is clear.
07:13All Škodians remain hungry, focused and fully committed to what matters most.
07:20Our customers.
07:21Just as you expect from Škoda.
07:25We will be interested in the future.
07:26Thank you very much.
07:28Thank you very much.
07:32Take care.
07:34Great afternoon.
07:37Thanks a lot.
07:38Thank you.
07:39Bye.
07:39Bye.
07:39Bye.
07:44Bye.
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