Swiss public broadcaster posts CHF 2.9m loss
The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) posted a loss of CHF2.9 million ($3.7 million) last year, largely because of weaker income from radio and television licence fees and advertising. Rising operating costs also weighed on the result, the company said on Wednesday.
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Overall, the SBC, Swissinfo’s parent company, finished the year with an operating result of CHF1.56 billion, down CHF2.9 million on 2024. Income from licence fees fell by CHF33.4 million, while advertising revenue dropped by CHF4.1 million.
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Operating costs rose by CHF11.4 million, largely because of provisions linked to restructuring as part of the company’s transformation. Staff costs, however, fell by CHF15.6 million, after the workforce was cut by 248 full‑time equivalent roles, a reduction of 4.3%.
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