## YTD Top Costs Drivers

### Slide Content

The slide is titled "YTD Top Costs Drivers" and subtitled "Top 4 OpEx Expenses Categories Year-to-Date Comparison Stacked Chart." It features four categories (A, B, C, D), each depicted with a percentage change and space for a description. Category A experienced a -13% change, Category B 0%, Category C -19%, and Category D -32%. It includes a bar chart comparing expenditures in millions of USD for two years (2022 and 2023), revealing a -17% decrease in the current year.

### Graphical Look

- The slide background is white with a large blue title at the top.
- There are four labeled sections on the left (Category A, B, C, and D) with corresponding colored circles and percentage values.
- Each labeled section has a placeholder text box for adding descriptions.
- The right side features a color-coded bar chart with two stacked columns representing years 2022 and 2023 with numerical values.
- Between the columns, there is an annotated arrow indicating the percentage decrease from one year to the next.
- At the top right corner, a subtitle is enclosed in a green banner with a light bulb icon.

The slide uses a vibrant color palette with clear visual distinction between elements. Icons and percentage callouts are used effectively to emphasize data points and changes over time.

### Use Cases

- Presenting financial results and comparing year-to-year operational expenses in a business meeting.
- Illustrating budget performance and identifying key areas of cost reduction to stakeholders.
- Assisting in strategic planning sessions to allocate resources efficiently based on past spending trends.
- Providing visual context during an annual report presentation to shareholders or board members.