At yesterday’s company-wide meeting, we looked back on the past few months together and provided an outlook for the second half of the year. The focus was on the company’s performance in the first half of 2026, the status of our annual goals, and current initiatives in the areas of digitalization and artificial intelligence.
Overall, the first half of the year was very encouraging. Particularly given the challenging economic conditions, ongoing uncertainties in many markets, and geopolitical developments, it is clear that we, as a company, remain stable and well-positioned for the future. At the same time, we were able to advance key projects and successfully implement numerous measures that will strengthen our competitiveness in the long term.
We placed a special focus on the consistent further development of our digital processes and the use of new technologies. Through various digitization initiatives and our first AI applications, we are laying the groundwork to continue working efficiently, innovatively, and with a customer-first approach in the future.
Overall, we are looking forward to the second half of the year with confidence. The positive developments of the past few months, the dedication of our employees, and numerous future-oriented initiatives make us optimistic about the challenges and opportunities ahead.