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Polaris Media Q3 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2025 earnings summary6 Nov, 2025
Executive summary
Strong digital user revenue growth in Norwegian and Swedish media houses, with cost discipline and efficiency measures across all business areas.
Major restructuring in Stampen Media, including a reduction of 68 FTEs, expected to yield annual savings of MSEK 88; restructuring costs impacted Q3 results.
Acquisition of the remaining 20% stake in PNV Media AB for MSEK 195 completed, making Stampen Media a wholly owned subsidiary.
Digital user revenues surpassed print for the first time, with 20% growth in digital user income and 12% increase in digital subscriptions.
Group adjusted EBITDA reached MNOK 103, up 1% year-over-year, while EBIT dropped to MNOK 9 due to restructuring and impairments.
Financial highlights
Adjusted EBITDA of MNOK 103 in Q3, up 1% year-over-year; reported EBITDA impacted by MNOK 27 in restructuring costs.
Q3 operating revenues: MNOK 877, down 1% year-over-year; YTD revenues stable at MNOK 2,689.
Net result after tax at -7.0 MNOK, down from 85.2 MNOK last year, mainly due to restructuring and asset impairments.
Total comprehensive income at -22.4 MNOK, compared to 241.4 MNOK last year.
Net cash position: MNOK 230 at quarter end, with cash holdings of MNOK 274 and interest-bearing debt of MNOK 45.
Outlook and guidance
Continued strong performance expected in Norwegian media houses, driven by digital user revenue growth and higher ARPU.
Significant cost savings in Stampen Media to take effect from Q4 2025.
Positive trends in advertising markets in both Norway and Sweden, with digital ad revenues up 13% year-over-year.
Ongoing sales process for the 34% stake in Helthjem Netthandel, targeted for H1 2026.
Continued investments in product development, technology, and AI to drive digital growth and operational efficiency.
Swedish media revenue turnaround strategy
Capital use from Vend Delivery sale
Long-term plan for challenged segments
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Polaris Media ASA operates as a media and printing company across Norway and Sweden. It manages several media houses and provides services including digital advertising, printing, and newspaper distribution. Polaris Media produces local newspapers, magazines, and editorial supplements while also distributing parcels and mail. The company's operations span both Norway and Sweden, with business segments like Polaris Media Midt-Norge, Polaris Media Nord-Norge, and Stampen Media in Sweden. In addition to publishing, it offers multimedia and telemarketing services. The company is headquartered in Trondheim, Norway, and its shares are listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.
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