The Highlight Group publishes results for first quarter of 2026

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.