The Highlight Group publishes results for first quarter of 2026

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EQS-News: Highlight Communications AG / Key word(s): Quarterly / Interim Statement The Highlight Group publishes results for first quarter of 2026 28.05.2026 / 16:00 CET/CEST The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. 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: [email protected]                       28.05.2026 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 EQS News ID: 2335276   End of News EQS News Service 2335276  28.05.2026 CET/CEST

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