AQUILA achieves the maximum score for investor communication for the third consecutive year, according to the VEKTOR by ARIR indicator

AQUILA (symbol AQ), the market leader in the field of integrated distribution and logistics services for consumer goods in Romania with a regional presence, achieves the maximum score of 10 in the VEKTOR by ARIR evaluation for the third consecutive year.

Jean Dumitrescu, Investor Relations Director, AQUILA:   

"Achieving the maximum VEKTOR by ARIR score every year since our listing reflects AQUILA's commitment to transparency, communication, and building a strong relationship with investors. Our Investor Relations strategy focuses on attracting a diverse shareholder base, ensuring access to relevant and up-to-date information. In 2024, we expanded our shareholder base and registered a 25% increase in AQUILA's share price, positioning us among the top performers in the BET index. This progress was supported by the realization of our strategic promises, including the completion of three acquisitions that expanded our product portfolio and regional presence."

AQUILA has integrated sustainability into its business strategy, being strongly committed to ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) principles, to reduce its carbon footprint by 10% by 2026, compared to 2021. This objective was already achieved in 2024, as mentioned in the published sustainability report. The company has continued to invest in efficiency projects to consolidate its results and reduce its environmental footprint. Since its listing on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, digitalization has become a key driver for improving performance across all business segments, with visible results in several practical areas.

Daniela Maior, ARIR President:

"I congratulate the AQUILA team for their consistent performance in investor communication. Achieving the maximum VEKTOR by ARIR score every year since entering the capital market demonstrates the importance placed on the relation with the shareholders, transparency, and the adoption of best practices, in line with market expectations."

The investor communication indicator for companies listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, VEKTOR by ARIR, is calculated for the Main Market companies based on 10 criteria: Financial results conferences; Investor access to conferences; Availability of recordings/transcripts for teleconferences on the issuer’s website; Bilingual conferences – Romanian and English; Publishing financial results in an easily processable format; Non-financial reporting; Presentation of the company’s management; Company policies – remuneration, dividends, and investor communication policies; Events dedicated to investors; Investor presentations.

The VEKTOR by ARIR evaluation for 2024 is detailed on the page of each issuer on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) website.