The net result was RON497,232, down 93% year-over-year.
“The financial results reported by Bento for the first quarter of 2025 should be viewed in the context of a comparison with an atypical Q1/2024, characterized by an unusual concentration of commercial activity. In contrast, Q1/2025 reflects a beginning of the year in line with our budget planning, within an operational model where project intensity is anticipated to increase in the second half of the year. As we have always done, we present this information to remain transparent in our communication with you, regardless of the context or the direction in which our financial results evolve,” said Radu Scarlat, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bento.
Operating expenses decreased by 29% compared to Q1/2024, reaching RON12.4 million in Q1/2025. This trend reflects the reduced level of activity, although not in the same proportion as revenues, due to the company maintaining the operational capacity required for ongoing
project implementation and the preparation of those scheduled for the upcoming quarters.
” Additionally, the current context is influenced by external factors that still require clarification, such as political and economic stability, the availability of public funding, and delays in investment decisions in both the public and private sectors. Nevertheless, the pace of our activity remains aligned with the execution of ongoing projects and the solid pipeline we target for the upcoming period. In addition, Bento remains in a strong financial position, with a cash position of RON 20.3 million, an active portfolio of clients and projects, and favorable prospects regarding the company’s evolution in the upcoming period,” added Radu Scarlat.
In the 2025 budget of revenue and expenditure, Bento targets operating revenues of RON94.1 million, up 12% against 2024, EBITDA of RON26.6 million, up 29% on the year, and net profit of RON18.2 million, up 11% from 2024.
BENTO shares have lost 28% over the last year, amid deals worth RON24 million. Valued at RON136 million on the AeRO market, the company is equally owned by its founders, Radu Scarlat and Vlad Bodea, each with an ownership stake of 25.8%.