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The Highlight Group publishes results for first quarter of 2026
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The Highlight Group publishes results for first quarter of 2026
28.05.2026 / 16:00 CET/CEST
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PRESS RELEASE
The Highlight Group publishes results for first quarter of 2026
- Consolidated sales amounted to CHF 63.9 million (previous year: CHF 79.9 million), primarily due to production-related and foreign currency effects.
- EBIT improved significantly by CHF 10.9 million to CHF -6.1 million (previous year: CHF -17.0 million).
- EBITDA improved by CHF 4.7 million to CHF 18.2 million (previous year: CHF 13.5 million) as a result of cost savings.
Pratteln, May 28, 2026 – The Highlight Group’s consolidated revenue and EBIT developed as expected in the first quarter of 2026.
Group development in the first quarter of 2026
- Due to production-related factors and foreign currency effects, revenues amounted to CHF 63.9 million (previous year: CHF 79.9 million). As in the prior-year period, higher revenues are not expected until the third quarter, as the major theatrical releases are scheduled for the second half of the year.
- Operating expenses at Group level declined by CHF 28.5 million to CHF 83.6 million (previous year: CHF 112.1 million) as a result of the measures initiated in the previous year, cost savings and the optimization of operating activities.
- As a result of cost savings measures, EBIT improved significantly from CHF -17.0 million to
CHF -6.1 million.
The consolidated result for the period improved by CHF 10.7 million year-on-year from CHF -18.6 million to CHF -7.9 million.
The quarterly statement as of March 31, 2026 is available for download at www.highlight-communications.ch from today.
| The Highlight Group at a glance | ||||||
| Group figures in line with IFRS | ||||||
| CHF million | Q12026 | Q12025 | Change in % | |||
| Sales | 63.9 | 79.9 | -20.1 | |||
| EBIT | -6.1 | -17.0 | n/a | |||
| Consolidated net profit for the period (after taxes) | -7.9 | -18.6 | n/a | |||
| Consolidated net profit attributable to shareholders | -5.6 | -13.1 | n/a | |||
| Earnings per share (in CHF) | -0.10 | -0.23 | n/a | |||
| Segment sales | ||||||
| Film | 43.6 | 52.1 | -16.2 | |||
| Sports and Event | 20.2 | 27.8 | -27.3 | |||
| Segment earnings | ||||||
| Film | -3.0 | -2.4 | n/a | |||
| Sports and Event | -1.9 | -13.4 | n/a | |||
| CHF million | March 31, 2026 | Dec. 31, 2025 | Change in % | |||
| Total assets | 459.8 | 491.2 | -6.4 | |||
| Equity | -11.8 | -3.3 | n/a | |||
| Current financial liabilities | 188.5 | 191.3 | -1.5 | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 18.4 | 21.8 | -15.5 | |||
| For further information: | ||||||
| Highlight Communications AG | ||||||
| Investor Relations | ||||||
| Netzibodenstrasse 23b | ||||||
| 4133 Pratteln BL, Switzerland | ||||||
| Tel: +41 (0) 61 816 96 91 | ||||||
| e-mail: ir@hlcom.ch | ||||||
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| Language: | English |
| Company: | Highlight Communications AG |
| Netzibodenstrasse 23b | |
| 4133 Pratteln | |
| Switzerland | |
| Phone: | +41 61 816 96 96 |
| Fax: | +41 61 816 67 67 |
| E-mail: | ir@hlcom.ch |
| Internet: | www.hlcom.ch |
| ISIN: | CH0006539198 |
| WKN: | 920299 |
| Listed: | Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate BSX |
| EQS News ID: | 2335276 |
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