Highlight Group publishes results for the first half of 2026

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EQS-News: Highlight Communications AG / Key word(s): Half Year Report Highlight Group publishes results for the first half of 2026 28.08.2026 / 14:00 CET/CEST The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. PRESS RELEASE Highlight Group publishes results for the first half of 2026 Consolidated sales amounted to CHF 127.4 million (previous year: CHF 156.5 million) due to production-related factors and foreign currency effects. EBIT improved significantly by CHF 14.3 million to CHF –13.3 million (previous year: CHF –27.6 million). EBITDA improved by CHF 16.1 million to CHF 34.1 million (previous year: CHF 18.0 million) as a result of cost savings. Pratteln, August   28,   2026 – The Highlight Group’s consolidated revenue and EBIT developed in line with expectations in the first half of 2026. Group development in the first half of 2026 Consolidated sales amounted to CHF 127.4 million as of June 30, 2026, driven by production-related factors and foreign currency effects. As in the previous year, higher revenues are expected in the second half of the year, as the major theatrical releases are scheduled for that period.   Operating expenses at Group level were reduced by CHF 46.7 million to CHF 175.7 million (prior year: CHF 222.4 million) as a result of the measures initiated in the previous year to reduce costs and optimize business processes.   As a result of the cost reduction measures, operating profit (EBIT) improved significantly from CHF –27.6 million to CHF –13.3 million, and the consolidated result for the period from CHF -30.9 million to CHF -17.6 million compared with the first half of 2025. The interim report as of June 30, 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 Jan. 1 to Jun. 30, 2026 Jan. 1 to Jun. 30, 2025 Change in % Sales 127.4 156.5 -18.6 EBIT -13.3 -27.6 n/a Consolidated net profit for the period (after taxes) -17.6 -30.9 n/a Consolidated net profit attributable to shareholders -13.8 -22.3 n/a Earnings per share (in CHF) -0.24 -0.39 n/a Segment sales       Film 87.7 101.2 -13.3 Sports and Event 39.7 55.3 -28.3 Segment earnings         Film -6.5 -4.2 n/a Sports and Event -4.3 -20.9 n/a         CHF   million Jun. 30, 2026 Dec. 31, 2025 Change in % Total assets 457.8 491.2 -6.8 Equity -20.6 -3.3 n/a Current financial liabilities 190.6 191.3 -0.4 Cash and cash equivalents 16.5 21.8 n/a                 For further information:               Highlight Communications AG       Investor Relations       Netzibodenstrasse 23b       4133 Pratteln BL, Switzerland       Tel: +41 (0) 61 816 96 91       e-mail: [email protected]                       28.08.2026 CET/CEST Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by EQS News - a service of EQS Group . The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. The EQS Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements, Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases. View original content: EQS News 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: [email protected] 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 LEI Code: 39120070M14NLE1CDR38 EQS News ID: 2390456   End of News EQS News Service 2390456  28.08.2026 CET/CEST

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