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• Martínez Ahrens is an outstanding reporter with proven leadership skills and a global vision.
• “Jan is one of our own, a superb reporter and a staunch practitioner of the true hallmarks of good journalism: rigor, independence, pluralism, and on-the-ground reporting,” said EL PAÍS Chair Joseph Oughourlian.
• The Board has expressed its gratitude to Pepa Bueno for these past four years: “Pepa leaves EL PAÍS with over 400,000 subscribers and six editions in the Americas. Her tenure has consolidated the newspaper’s strategic transformation.”
• Pilar Gil, CEO of EL PAÍS and PRISA Media: “We continue to move forward with our plan to be the global reference for Spanish-language news and entertainment for all generations, based on freedom and independence.”

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• The Board, which unanimously approved the appointment,highlighted her “exceptional drive for excellence and transformation”, and the “assurance that her clear editorial vision—anchored in quality and independence—will go hand in hand with efficiency and profitability.”
• “Our goal is crystal clear: to be the global benchmark for Spanish-language news and entertainment for all generations,” stated the new CEO.
• She will continue to serve as Executive Director and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors.

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• Joseph Oughourlian: “My focus as Chair is stability, business performance, and, as I never tire of repeating, the integrity of this company,”
• Pilar Gil: “Financial stability is a superpower. We now have the solid foundation we need to move forward and continue growing.”
• Paco Cuadrado: “We see tremendous potential in integrating AI into our educational ecosystem.”

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• Revenues rose by 2% and EBITDA by 5%, excluding extraordinary and temporary effects impacting quarterly comparisons.
• Santillana reached 3.2 million subscriptions, achieving margin expansion and robust growth in countries in the Southern Region Campaign across Latin America.
• At Prisa Media, advertising revenue advanced by 4%, and El País surpassed 414,000 total subscribers, reinforcing the success of its paywall model.
• PRISA generated 41% more free cash flow (FCF) and completed a €40 million capital increase.
• PRISA secured a strategic refinancing agreement, pending formalization, that will enhance financial stability and enable the Group to focus on business development.

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• The Board of Directors of PRISA, following a proposal and a favorable report from the Appointments, Remuneration, and Corporate Governance Committee, has approved the appointment of Paloma Bravo as the Group’s new Chief of the Presidency and Communications.

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• PRISA has surpassed its market commitments for the 2024 fiscal year.
• The Group’s businesses saw strong growth: learning systems surpassed three million subscriptions, while EL PAÍS exceeded 400,000 subscribers.
• Operating cash flow generation rose by 6%, while net debt decreased by 10%, bringing the net debt/EBITDA ratio to 3.97x, its lowest level in 20 years.
• The Group maintained a strong liquidity position, reaching €223 million.
• Financial results improved by 17%.

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