Board Change • May 20
No independent directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 2 experienced directors. 2 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (4 non-independent directors). Non-Executive Director Edda Kraft was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. お知らせ • Apr 25
Highlight Communications AG to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Apr 30, 2026 Highlight Communications AG announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results at 5:30 PM, Central European Standard Time on Apr 30, 2026 Board Change • Dec 30
No independent directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 2 experienced directors. 2 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (4 non-independent directors). Non-Executive Director Edda Kraft was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. お知らせ • Nov 25
Highlight Communications AG to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Nov 28, 2025 Highlight Communications AG announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results on Nov 28, 2025 お知らせ • Aug 27
Highlight Communications AG to Report First Half, 2025 Results on Aug 29, 2025 Highlight Communications AG announced that they will report first half, 2025 results on Aug 29, 2025 お知らせ • May 28
Highlight Communications AG to Report Q1, 2025 Results on May 30, 2025 Highlight Communications AG announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results on May 30, 2025 お知らせ • Apr 28
Highlight Communications AG to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Apr 30, 2025 Highlight Communications AG announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Apr 30, 2025 Board Change • Dec 30
No independent directors Following the recent departure of a director, there are no independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: No independent directors. 4 non-independent directors. Board Member of Film Segment Martin Bachmann was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2023. The company's lack of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. お知らせ • Nov 16
Highlight Communications AG to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Nov 19, 2024 Highlight Communications AG announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results on Nov 19, 2024 New Risk • Aug 30
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of German stocks, typically moving 7.0% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (0.5x net interest cover). Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (7.0% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (€89.7m market cap, or US$99.3m). お知らせ • Aug 24
Highlight Communications AG to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Aug 27, 2024 Highlight Communications AG announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results on Aug 27, 2024 Reported Earnings • Apr 25
Full year 2023 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind Full year 2023 results: CHF0.19 loss per share (further deteriorated from CHF0.052 loss in FY 2022). Revenue: CHF513.1m (down 13% from FY 2022). Net loss: CHF10.6m (loss widened 261% from FY 2022). Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 4.0%. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 90%. Revenue is forecast to grow 1.6% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 5.2% growth forecast for the Entertainment industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 90 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. お知らせ • Apr 21
Highlight Communications AG to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Apr 24, 2024 Highlight Communications AG announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 results on Apr 24, 2024 New Risk • Mar 23
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended June 2023. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings have declined by 40% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks High level of debt (125% net debt to equity). Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported June 2023 fiscal period end). お知らせ • Nov 11
Highlight Communications AG to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Nov 16, 2023 Highlight Communications AG announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results on Nov 16, 2023 New Risk • Sep 08
New minor risk - Financial position The company has a high level of debt. Net debt to equity ratio: 125% This is considered a minor risk. Having a high level of debt increases the company's balance sheet risk. The company has a higher interest repayment burden, leading to the need to allocate a greater amount of its earnings towards servicing the debt, potentially limiting growth options or shareholder distributions. It can also increase the risk of bankruptcy if business conditions deteriorate enough that the company can no longer meet its debt obligations. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings have declined by 40% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risk High level of debt (125% net debt to equity). Reported Earnings • Sep 08
First half 2023 earnings released: CHF0.34 loss per share (vs CHF0.19 loss in 1H 2022) First half 2023 results: CHF0.34 loss per share (further deteriorated from CHF0.19 loss in 1H 2022). Revenue: CHF221.5m (down 21% from 1H 2022). Net loss: CHF19.1m (loss widened 81% from 1H 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 93 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. お知らせ • Aug 26
Highlight Communications AG to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Aug 30, 2023 Highlight Communications AG announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results on Aug 30, 2023 Reported Earnings • Apr 21
Full year 2022 earnings released: CHF0.052 loss per share (vs CHF0.26 profit in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: CHF0.052 loss per share (down from CHF0.26 profit in FY 2021). Revenue: CHF614.0m (down 2.7% from FY 2021). Net loss: CHF2.94m (down 120% from profit in FY 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 71 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Board Change • Nov 16
No independent directors Following the recent departure of a director, there are no independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: No independent directors. 5 non-independent directors. Non-Executive Director Edda Kraft was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. The company's lack of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Aug 20
First half 2022 earnings released: CHF0.19 loss per share (vs CHF0.003 loss in 1H 2021) First half 2022 results: CHF0.19 loss per share (down from CHF0.003 loss in 1H 2021). Revenue: CHF291.0m (up 6.8% from 1H 2021). Net loss: CHF10.6m (loss widened CHF10.4m from 1H 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 35% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 5% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • May 04
Full year 2021 earnings: EPS in line with analyst expectations despite revenue beat Full year 2021 results: EPS: CHF0.26 (up from CHF0.21 in FY 2020). Revenue: CHF665.5m (up 31% from FY 2020). Net income: CHF14.8m (up 22% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 2.2% (down from 2.4% in FY 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 21%. Earnings per share (EPS) were mostly in line with analyst estimates. Over the next year, revenue is expected to shrink by 25% compared to a 180% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 17% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 6% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Board Change • Apr 27
No independent directors Following the recent departure of a director, there are no independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: No independent directors. 5 non-independent directors. Non Executive Director Alexander Studhalter was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company's lack of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Aug 22
First half 2021 earnings released: CHF0.003 loss per share (vs CHF0.075 profit in 1H 2020) The company reported a soft first half result with weaker earnings and weaker control over costs, although revenues improved. First half 2021 results: Revenue: CHF272.5m (up 29% from 1H 2020). Net loss: CHF164.0k (down 104% from profit in 1H 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 11% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 10% per year. Reported Earnings • May 04
Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS CHF0.21 (vs CHF0.44 in FY 2019) The company reported a poor full year result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: CHF507.8m (down 13% from FY 2019). Net income: CHF12.2m (down 52% from FY 2019). Profit margin: 2.4% (down from 4.3% in FY 2019). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 1% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 11% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 19
New 90-day high: €4.06 The company is up 16% from its price of €3.50 on 21 October 2020. The German market is up 10.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. However, it underperformed the Entertainment industry, which is up 28% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 05
New 90-day high: €4.02 The company is up 13% from its price of €3.56 on 07 October 2020. The German market is up 8.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. However, it underperformed the Entertainment industry, which is up 28% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 09
New 90-day high: €3.92 The company is up 14% from its price of €3.44 on 10 September 2020. The German market is up 2.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. However, it underperformed the Entertainment industry, which is up 19% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 11
New 90-day high: €3.66 The company is up 5.0% from its price of €3.48 on 12 August 2020. The German market is flat over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. However, it underperformed the Entertainment industry, which is up 31% over the same period.