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GML records $14.8m six-month loss
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago /Economy & Trade

GML records $14.8m six-month loss

From Trinidad Express · () English

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Guardian Media Ltd (GML) reported a six-month loss of $14.84 million, an increase from $8.1 million in the same period last year.
  • Revenue for the six months was $34.2 million, with print and multimedia contributing $18.2 million, reflecting softer market demand and government advertising constraints.
  • The company's directors did not recommend an interim ordinary dividend payment due to the performance, though preference shareholders will receive a 3% interim dividend.

Guardian Media Ltd (GML) has announced a significant increase in its financial losses, reporting a total comprehensive loss of $14.84 million for the six months ending June 30, 2026. This marks a substantial rise from the $8.1 million loss recorded during the corresponding period in the previous year.

For the quarter ended 30 June, 2026, revenue was $16.8 million. For the six-month period, revenue was $34.2 million, with print and multimedia revenues of $18.2 million, respectively.

— Peter ClarkeGML Chairman Peter Clarke details the company's revenue performance for the first half of 2026.

According to the company's unaudited results, GML chairman Peter Clarke stated that revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, stood at $16.8 million, bringing the six-month total to $34.2 million. Print and multimedia revenues accounted for $18.2 million of this figure. Clarke attributed the revenue performance to "softer market demand and continued constraints on Government advertising expenditure."

The loss before tax at the six-month interval escalated by $6.9 million, or 88%, year over year. Clarke cited challenging market conditions, increased input costs, and strategic investments aimed at fostering long-term growth as reasons for this rise. He indicated that management is concentrating on strengthening the business through strategic growth initiatives and operational resilience, including the review and restructuring of certain business areas to adapt to market changes, enhance efficiency, and reduce controllable expenses.

Revenue performance reflected softer market demand and continued constraints on Government advertising expenditure.

— Peter ClarkeGML Chairman Peter Clarke explains the factors affecting the company's revenue.

Consequently, GML's directors have decided not to recommend an interim ordinary dividend payment for the first half of 2026. However, holders of the company's 6% preference shares will receive an interim dividend of 3%. Clarke expressed gratitude to shareholders, employees, partners, and customers for their ongoing loyalty and support.

The increase reflects challenging market conditions, higher input costs, and strategic investment to support long-term growth.

— Peter ClarkeGML Chairman Peter Clarke elaborates on the reasons behind the increased loss before tax.
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