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RNS Number : 9509O  Digitalbox PLC  15 January 2026

15 January 2026

Digitalbox plc

("Digitalbox" or the "Company" or the "Group")

 

FY2025 Trading Update and Notice of Results

 

Digitalbox plc (AIM: DBOX), the mobile-first digital media business, which
owns Entertainment Daily, The Daily Mash, The Tab, The Poke and TV Guide, is
pleased to provide the following unaudited trading update ahead of the
publication of its results for the twelve months to 31 December 2025. The
Company expects to announce its results on Tuesday 31 March 2026.

 

During a period of change across the media industry in Q4 2025 - traditionally
the Company's most important trading period - Digitalbox delivered strong
results. With AI impacting publishers across the board, Digitalbox's broad
diversity of distribution channels and strong levels of audience engagement
have proved increasingly important.

 

Digitalbox expects EBITDA(1) for the year ended 31 December 2025 to be
comfortably ahead of market consensus(2) at c.£330k, with improved margins on
the back of a more efficient H2 cost base. Revenue for the year is expected to
be c.£3.9m. As at 31 December 2025, the Company had c.£1.8m in gross cash.

 

James Carter, CEO of Digitalbox, said: "The second half of 2025 was both an
exciting and demanding period for the publishing industry. We executed our
plan to explore highly focused new market sectors-specifically reality TV,
soaps, and the UK royal family-as part of what we call our 'verticals
strategy', while also strengthening our on‑platform revenue generation. We
are pleased with the acquisition of the Media Chain Group's digital assets
during the year, which we believe will support further growth and contribute
to our ongoing organic expansion plans."

 

(1)All EBITDA figures quoted are for Adjusted EBITDA, defined as the profit
from operations after deducting depreciation, amortisation, share-based
payments, acquisition and listing costs, direct costs associated with business
combinations and capital restructure costs.

 

(2)As at 3 December 2025 the directors understood market consensus for the
year ending 31 December 2025 to be revenue of £4.1m and EBITDA of £0.2m.

 

 Market abuse regulation: This announcement contains inside information for
the purposes of Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 as it forms part of
UK domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 ("MAR").
The person responsible for arranging for the release of this announcement on
behalf of the Company is James Carter, Chief Executive Officer.

 

 

Enquiries:

 Digitalbox                                                  c/o SEC Newgate
 James Carter, CEO

 Panmure Liberum                                             Tel: 020 7886 2500

 (Financial Adviser, Nominated Adviser & Joint Broker)
 James Sinclair-Ford / Izzy Anderson
 Rupert Dearden

 Leander Capital Partners (Joint Broker)                     Tel:  07786150915
 Alex Davies

 SEC Newgate (Financial PR)                                  Tel: 07540 106 366
 Robin Tozer                                                 digitalbox@secnewgate.co.uk

 

About Digitalbox plc

Digitalbox plc is a UK-based, pure-play digital media company focused on
delivering profitable publishing at scale, specifically optimised for mobile
platforms. The company operates a portfolio of high-performing, content-rich
brands that engage audiences through entertainment, satire, and youth culture.
Digitalbox owns and operates the following trading brands:

 ●    Entertainment Daily - A leading source of UK entertainment news, covering
      television, showbiz, and celebrity stories
 ●    The Daily Mash - A satirical news platform known for its humorous take on
      current events and cultural commentary
 ●    The Tab - The UK's largest youth culture site, powered by student journalists
      and contributors from universities across the country
 ●    The Poke - A curator of the internet's funniest content, offering a sharp and
      witty editorial lens on viral trends and social media
 ●    TV Guide - A comprehensive digital destination for UK television listings,
      schedules, and viewing recommendations
 ●    Emmerdale Insider - A niche brand dedicated to news, spoilers, and fan
      content related to the long-running British soap opera Emmerdale
 ●    Royal Insider - A specialist outlet providing news, features, and insights
      into the British Royal Family
 ●    Reality Shrine - A hub for fans of reality TV, covering shows, personalities,
      and behind-the-scenes gossip
 ●    EastEnders Insider - A dedicated platform for fans of EastEnders, delivering
      the latest news, spoilers, and features from Albert Square
 ●    Coronation Street Insider - Again, a dedicated platform for fans of this
      show delivering the latest news, spoilers, and features from the cobbled
      streets of Manchester

 

Digitalbox generates revenue primarily through digital advertising, leveraging
its mobile-first strategy to deliver significantly higher revenue per session
than industry averages. Its proprietary technology and editorial expertise
enable it to scale content efficiently while maintaining strong audience
engagement.

 

 

 

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