The Highlight Group publishes results for first quarter of 2026

PRESS RELEASE 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
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4133 Pratteln BL, Switzerland
Tel: +41 (0) 61 816 96 91
e-mail: ir@hlcom.ch