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CHAPTERS Group H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary9 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
H1 2026 showed accelerating organic growth and stronger profitability across the portfolio; management cited pricing, simplification, automation and AI adoption as contributors.
Portfolio comprised 60 operating companies across 10 countries, with 1,300+ employees and €585.6M invested capital at June 30, 2026.
Two Public Sector acquisitions closed in H1; four more transactions closed after June 30, with another signed and pending approval.
Financial highlights
Pro forma total output reached €106.1M in H1 2026, versus €83.8M a year earlier; reported consolidated total output was €104.0M versus €68.7M.
Revenue was €105.1M versus €71.0M; adjusted operating EBITDA was €32.5M versus €19.3M, while reported EBITDA was €12.3M versus -€6.0M.
Consolidated net loss widened to €31.4M from €17.8M; adjusted EPS was -€0.08, or €0.09 excluding securities results and share-based compensation.
Operating cash flow was €20.7M; cash and cash equivalents were €103.2M at June 30, 2026, down from €106.7M at year-end 2025.
Outlook and guidance
FY 2026 organic growth guidance increased to 11–14% for total output and recurring revenue, from 7–9% previously; adjusted operating EBITDA growth guidance is 36–39%.
Absolute FY 2026 total output and EBITDA forecasts remain unreliable given ongoing acquisition activity; further transactions are expected, without a forecast for their volume or timing.
Parent-level shareholder-loan interest income is expected slightly below the prior €18–20M range; standalone operating costs remain guided at €6–6.5M.
Parent-funded investment in AI-native product development is expected significantly below the previously budgeted amount as initiatives are being implemented within operating businesses.
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Next CHAPTERS Group earnings date
H2 202625 May, 2027
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Next CHAPTERS Group earnings date
H2 202625 May, 2027
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CHAPTERS Group AG is a diversified holding company that has evolved from its beginnings in software for the healthcare industry to a broader focus on multiple technology and service sectors. The company, formerly known as MEDIQON Group AG, offers a wide range of services and solutions including software for fire brigade management, pest control, property management, and utilities, among others. It also deals in electronic gate and door systems, air conditioning technology, and provides education and training in communication design. CHAPTERS Group AG invests in small and mid-sized enterprises across various sectors, emphasizing a long-term, entrepreneurial investment approach to nurture and grow its portfolio companies. The company is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, and its shares are listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.