Highlight Event and Entertainment AG publishes results for the first half of 2026

Highlight Event and Entertainment AG / CH0003583256

Highlight Event and Entertainment AG / Key word(s): Half Year Results


28-Aug-2026 / 18:00 CET/CEST
Release of an ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

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Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR Pratteln, August 28, 2026 Semi-annual report 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 to CHF -15.3 million (previous year: CHF -31.0 million). As a result of cost reductions, EBITDA improved by CHF 15.1 million to CHF 33.0 million (previous year: CHF 17.9 million).  As of June 30, 2026, consolidated revenue amounted to CHF 127.4 million, down from the prior year’s figure of CHF 156.5 million due to production-related factors and foreign currency effects. As in the previous year, higher revenues are expected in the second half of the year, as major theatrical releases are scheduled for that period. Operating expenses were reduced by CHF 48.3 million to CHF 177.6 million (previous year: CHF 226.0 million) as a result of cost-reducing measures and optimizations of business process initiated in the previous year. As a result of the cost-cutting measures implemented, operating profit (EBIT) improved significantly from CHF -31.0 million to CHF -15.3 million, and net profit for the period improved from CHF -35.7 million to CHF -21.2 million compared to the first half of 2025. The interim report 2026 is available for download at https://www.hlee.ch/en/Interim Reports.htm from today. The HLEE-Group at a glance Figures for the Group in accordance with IFRS

in CHF million	Jan. 1 to Jun. 30, 2026	Jan. 1 to Jun. 30, 2025	Change in %
Sales	127.4	156.5	-18.6
EBIT	-15.3	-31.0	n/a
Net profit for the period	-21.2	-35.7	n/a
Net profit attributable to shareholders	-10.6	-15.6	n/a
Earnings per share (in CHF)	-0.82	-1.20	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	-5.1	-23.5	n/a
in CHF million	Jun. 30, 2026	Dec. 31, 2025	Change in %
Balance sheet total	524.1	558.0	-6.1
Equity	-77.3	-56.2	n/a
Current financial liabilities	285.0	282.8	0.8
Cash and cash equivalents	16.6	22.0	n/a

  Contact: Highlight Event and Entertainment AG Investor Relations Netzibodenstrasse 23b 4133 Pratteln, Switzerland Tel.: [phone] Fax: [phone] [e-mail] http://www.hlee.ch  

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Language:	English
Company:	Highlight Event and Entertainment AG
	Netzibodenstrasse 23b
	4133 Pratteln
	Switzerland
Phone:	[phone]
Fax:	[phone]
E-mail:	[e-mail]
Internet:	www.hlee.ch
ISIN:	CH0003583256
Valor:	896040
Listed:	SIX Swiss Exchange
EQS News ID:	2390496

End of Announcement	EQS News Service

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2390496  28-Aug-2026 CET/CEST