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CuriosityStream names Sean Piche as CFO effective September 1, 2026; he will report to President and CEO Clint Stinchcomb and replace Brady Hayden. Piche brings 30 years of finance and accounting experience in media, entertainment and tech companies, including roles at CFGI, Ernst & Young, NBCUniversal and Viacom. The appointment follows strong quarterly results (revenue $23.2 million, +22% y/y; net income $8.9 million; adjusted EBITDA $11.4 million, +276% y/y) and is intended to support the company’s financial strategy, capital allocation and strategic partnerships. » More on de.investing.com

CuriosityStream reported Q2 2026 EPS of $0.15 and revenue of $23.2 million, comfortably topping analysts' estimates. Drivers included a 48% rise in licensing revenue to $14.1 million, a gross margin of 73% and adjusted EBITDA of $11.4 million. The company reiterated its full-year guidance (revenue $77–82 million, adjusted EBITDA $18–22 million) and expects further cost reductions from efficiency measures. The stock rose 21% to $3.39 in after-hours trading. » More on de.investing.com

CuriosityStream has completed the acquisition of the remaining stakes in the German operating business of SPIEGEL TV and Autentic, thereby obtaining full control of its largest non‑English‑speaking market. Saevar Lemke remains general manager; the existing portfolio — the German‑language streaming service Curiosity Stream, the pay‑TV Curiosity Channel, SPIEGEL Geschichte and the FAST channel Curiosity Now — will be continued. Financial details were not disclosed; CuriosityStream most recently recorded revenue growth of 32% over 12 months, reportedly has more liquid assets than debt according to analysis, and has a market capitalization of $166.89 million. » More on de.investing.com