REG - Digitalbox PLC - Pre-Close Trading Update and Notice of Results

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RNS Number : 9015T  Digitalbox PLC  05 August 2025

5(th) August 2025

Digitalbox plc

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

 

Pre-Close Trading Update and Notice of Results

 

Investor Presentation

 

Digitalbox plc (AIM: DBOX), the mobile-first digital media business, which
owns among others the leading websites Entertainment Daily, The Daily Mash,
The Poke, The Tab and TV Guide, announces a trading update ahead of the
publication of its unaudited results for the six months to June 2025 ("H1
2025") on 23 September 2025.

 

In H1 2025, advertising performance, session values and yields have seen
significant year on year improvement, and as a result the Company expects
revenue to have increased by 11% compared to the same period last year, with
EBITDA ahead of management expectations.

 

Investor Presentation

James Carter, CEO, Richard Spilsbury, CFO, and Jim Douglas, COO, will provide
a live investor presentation relating to  the Company's results for the six
months to June 2025 via the Investor Meet Company platform on 23 September
2025 at 10:00am.

The presentation is open to all existing and potential shareholders. Questions
can be submitted pre-event via the dashboard function within Investor Meet
Company up until 9am the day before the meeting or at any time during the live
presentation.

Investors can sign up to Investor Meet Company for free and add to
meet DIGITALBOX PLC via:

https://www.investormeetcompany.com/digitalbox-plc/register-investor
(https://www.investormeetcompany.com/digitalbox-plc/register-investor)

Investors who already follow DIGITALBOX PLC on the Investor Meet Company
platform will automatically be invited.

 

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 / Molly Gretton                                 digitalbox@secnewgate.co.uk

 

 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.

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.

 

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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