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Highlight Group Publishes Results For The First Nine Months Of 2026

Date: 2026-11-12 10:01:05

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Highlight Communications AG / Key word(s): 9 Month figures
Highlight Group publishes results for the first nine months of 2026
12.11.2026 / 15:30 CET/CEST
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PRESS RELEASE Highlight Group publishes results for the first nine months of 2026

Consolidated sales amounted to CHF 256.5 million (previous year: CHF 264.7 million).
EBITDA improved by CHF 40.3 million to CHF 95.9 million (previous year: CHF 55.6 million) due to cost-cutting measures.
EBIT improved significantly by CHF 21.1 million to CHF -10.5 million (previous year: CHF -31.6 million).

Pratteln, November 12, 2026 – The Highlight Group's consolidated revenue and EBIT developed in line with expectations during the first nine months of 2026. Group development in the first nine months of 2026

Consolidated sales as of September 30, 2026, totaled CHF 256.5 million, representing a 3.1% decrease from the previous year. This is primarily attributable to lower sales in the Sports and Event segment.
Consolidated operating expenses at CHF 373.1 million was roughly on par with the previous year (previous year: CHF 372.4 million).
The cost-cutting measures implemented, as well as the optimization of operating costs, had a positive impact: EBIT improved significantly from CHF -31.6 million to CHF -10.5 million. Consolidated net loss for the period also improved compared with the first nine months of 2025, from CHF -41.4 million to CHF -20.8 million.

The quarterly statement as of September 30, 2026 is available for download at
from today.

The Highlight Group at a glance
Group figures in line with IFRS

CHF million	Jan. 1 to Sept. 30,2026	Jan. 1 to Sept. 30,2025	Change in %
Sales	256.5	264.7	-3.1
EBITDA	95.9	55.6	72.6
EBIT	-10.5	-31.6	n/a
Consolidated net profit for the period (after taxes)	-20.8	-41.4	n/a
Consolidated net profit attributable to shareholders	-15.2	-31.2	n/a
Earnings per share (in CHF)	-0.27	-0.55	n/a
Segment sales
Film	199.0	189.7	4.9
Sports and Event	57.4	75.0	-23.4
Segment earnings
Film	0.6	2.2	-73.7
Sports and Event	-6.1	-30.0	n/a

CHF million	Sept. 30, 2026	Dec. 31, 2025	Change in %
Total assets	430.2	491.2	-12.4
Equity	-22.7	-3.3	n/a
Current financial liabilities	181.7	191.3	-5.0
Cash and cash equivalents	25.5	21.8	17.1

For further information:

Highlight Communications AG
Investor Relations
Netzibodenstrasse 23b
4133 Pratteln BL, Switzerland
Tel: +41 (0) 61 816 96 91
e-mail: ...

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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:	...
Internet:
ISIN:	CH0006539198
WKN:	920299
Listed:	Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate BSX
LEI Code:	39120070M14NLE1CDR38
EQS News ID:	2433864


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