Dear Business Partners and Colleagues,

For a solid 53 years, we've been shaping iron and steel. As a family, we've been producing and growing together. We've been contributing to the growth of Balıkesir and our national economy. Our earnings are derived from the richness of the earth and the essence of iron.

Irrespective of conditions, we never gave up on production due to our passion for investing in the bright future of our national economy. Our products, developed in the lands of Balıkesir, now reach 41 countries across the world. The products we've manufactured not only prosper us but also foster the growth and development of Balıkesir's trade and economy. The commercial structure of our region, which has its roots in centuries-old traditions, has now reached more advanced levels. Balıkesir holds a crucial position with its strong logistics and being at the midpoint of a hinterland with a population of 20 million. I have no doubt that with the potential our city possesses, we will achieve far greater economic heights.

Our primary wish is the growth of our economy and an increase in per capita income. This necessitates the production of value-added goods and investments in technology. This is the exact investment strategy of Bekkiler. We've always been aiming to invest in technology and value-added products. I believe that the first area we need to advance in the upcoming period is vocational education. As a country, we're not producing enough brands, conducting high-value production, engaging in innovation, or tapping into the potential of foreign trade. Through education, especially with adequate vocational training, this is feasible. Bekkiler is making an effort to contribute to various stages of vocational education. Furthermore, thanks to our country's young population, dynamic domestic market, and strategic geographical location, I believe that it will remain a significant attraction center not only in the medium term but also in the long term.

It's not only our country but the whole world that is going through change and transformation. The countries and companies that read this change well and act accordingly will be the winners of this process.

As the Bekkiler Group, with over 250 employees and three joint-stock companies, we continue to add value to our country and society. Our most significant assurance in directing new investments is our skilled employees who inspire confidence in us. Our employees deserve the greatest applause for our new investments. Our group, celebrating its 54th year, is growing in various areas, from iron and steel to nails and wire, and of course, in the field of energy. The primary objective in all our activities is to add value to our country, our customers, and our stakeholders. Environmental protection, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility take priority in all our business processes. We shape all our business processes with the principle of making our customers' lives easier, conserving resources, and making the world a more habitable place.

I extend heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to everyone who contributed to our group's current position.