GL Events FY26 H1 net profit rises 6% to EUR 64.7 million; revenue increases 9% to EUR 966 million

• GL events reported first-half 2026 revenue up 9% to EUR 966 million, with net profit rising 6% to EUR 64.7 million.
• Earnings per share climbed 6% to EUR 1.85, with EBITDA increasing 6% to EUR 147.1 million and the EBITDA margin narrowing 0.5 percentage points to 15.2%.
• International operations generated 54% of revenue, while net debt was stable year-on-year at EUR 513 million and leverage stood at 1.9.
• Live revenue jumped 19% to EUR 544 million, while Exhibitions fell 28% to EUR 124 million on an unfavorable biennial effect.
• Management reaffirmed 2026 targets for more than 8% revenue growth at constant currency and perimeter, rising operating profit, and about EUR 80 million in capex.

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