Observed Signal · Aug 25, 2026 · Earnings Report · Source: persoenlich.com News · Impact: 4/5 · Sentiment: Negative
TX Group: Loss Despite Operational Improvement
TX Group reported a first-half 2026 revenue of CHF 402.4 million, down 5.7% year-on-year, while adjusted EBIT rose 74.3% to CHF 67.1 million (margin 16.7%). The group posted a net loss of CHF 14.6 million after a prior-year profit of CHF 4.2 million. The reported result was weighed down by a one-time, non-cash goodwill impairment of CHF 46.4 million at Goldbach, which the company attributed to declines in linear television that digital video growth only partly offsets. The company said Tamedia’s transformation is taking longer than expected and announced the departure of COO Tanja zu Waldeck.
Half-year financial results from a major Swiss publisher showing revenue decline and a large goodwill impairment at Goldbach due to linear TV decline; relevant to ad inventory supply, media sales houses and publisher monetization trends in the AdTech ecosystem.
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- TX Group reported H1 2026 revenue of CHF 402.4 million, down 5.7% year-on-year.
- Adjusted EBIT increased 74.3% to CHF 67.1 million; adjusted margin rose to 16.7% from 9.0%.
- The reported operating profit (EBIT) was -9.9 million CHF; net loss was CHF 14.6 million (previous year profit CHF 4.2 million).
- TX Group recorded a one-time goodwill impairment at Goldbach of CHF 46.4 million due to a decline in linear TV.
- TX Group announced the departure of COO Tanja zu Waldeck alongside the half-year results.
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6 Entities mapped“After six months TX Group reported revenue of CHF 402.4 million, down 5.7% compared with the prior-year period....”
“The result was burdened mainly by a goodwill adjustment at Goldbach of CHF 46.4 million, justified by the decline in linear television....”
“The largest profit contribution came from TX Markets holdings including the job platform JobCloud and the Swiss Marketplace Group (SMG)....”
“Paid media in the Tamedia segment made further progress in digital transformation but experienced a larger-than-expected decline in reader a...”
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TX Group COO Tanja zu Waldeck Leaves Executive Board
TX Group reported H1 2026 results showing consolidated operating revenue fell 5.7% year‑on‑year to CHF 402.4 million while adjusted operating profit (EBIT adjusted) improved to CHF 67.1 million. The group posted a net loss of CHF 14.6 million, driven by a one‑time non‑cash impairment of CHF 46.4 million at Goldbach. Goldbach is refocusing on Connected TV, convergent video formats and Out‑of‑Home via Goldbach Neo while cutting or selling other operations; digital advertising and subscription growth at 20 Minuten and Tamedia partly offset declines in linear TV. COO Tanja zu Waldeck, 48, who has served as COO since October 2024, will leave the company at month‑end for personal reasons; Daniel Mönch will assume her COO responsibilities in addition to his role as Chief Portfolio Officer, and the CEOs of Tamedia and 20 Minuten will report directly to the board. (Reported in HORIZONT, Aug 25, 2026.)
Highlight Group Reports Lower H1 Revenue, Ongoing Losses
The Swiss Highlight Group reported first-half 2026 results showing revenue of CHF 127.4 million, an 18.6% decline year-on-year, and a consolidated after-tax loss of CHF 17.6 million. The Sports & Event division saw revenues fall 28.3% to CHF 39.7 million while the Film segment declined 13.3% to CHF 87.7 million. Cost cuts reduced the sport division’s loss but the film division widened its loss. Short-term financial liabilities stood at CHF 190.6 million and equity was negative at CHF -20.6 million, with a CHF 74.5 million liability due to an unnamed bank consortium at the end of November 2026, raising doubts about going-concern financing.
ProSiebenSat.1 boosts profit through tough cost cuts
ProSiebenSat.1 significantly improved profitability in H1 2026 despite a 9% year‑on‑year revenue decline to €1.544bn (Q2: €768m; organic −2%). EBITDA rose €152m to €124m and EBIT swung to a €42m profit from a €128m loss a year earlier; Q2 EBITDA was €80m (+€102m). The recovery reflected strict cost cuts (notably program and personnel), an accounting change to program‑license depreciation that boosted results by €65–75m, and disposals of non‑core assets. Linear TV advertising remained weak (Q2 TV ad revenues ~€291m, down ~10%), while digital and Joyn streaming revenues grew (digital ad +6%; Joyn AVOD +8%; paid streaming +20%) but did not fully offset TV weakness. Management confirmed 2026 guidance, forecasting materially higher EBITDA, stable net financial debt and a year‑end leverage target of 3.0–3.5x.
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