Operator

Good evening. This is the Chorus Call conference operator. Welcome, and thank you for joining the Amplifon First Quarter 2026 Results Conference Call. [Operator Instructions]

At this time, I would like to turn the conference over to Ms. Francesca Rambaudi, Investor Relations and Sustainability Senior Director of Amplifon. Please go ahead, madam.

Francesca Rambaudi
Investor Relations Director

Thank you. Good afternoon, and welcome to Amplifon's Conference Call on First Quarter 2026 Results. Before we start, a few logistic comments. Earlier today, we issued a press release related to our results, and this presentation is posted on our website in the Investors section. The call can be accessed also via webcast and dial-in details are on the Amplifon's website as well as on the press release. I have to bring your attention to the disclaimer on Slide 2 as some of the statements made during this call may be considered forward-looking statements.

With that, I'm now pleased to turn the call over to Amplifon's CEO, Enrico Vita.

Enrico Vita
CEO, MD, GM & Executive Director

Thank you, Francesca. Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for joining us also today. I'm very pleased to share our first quarter results, which show a strong