Sunrise Communications

Sunrise reported a 2.6% decline in revenue and a 3.8% decrease in EBITDA in the second quarter of 2026, while adjusted free cash flow rose to CHF 204m with reduced capital expenditures of CHF 102m. The company recorded 21,000 net new postpaid customers and positive development in internet connections; the price increase effective 1 August was also accepted better than expected. Management confirmed the annual guidance with stable revenue, around CHF 1bn EBITDA and free cash flow of CHF 380–400m. The share reacted cautiously and traded unchanged near the middle of its 52-week range. » More on de.investing.com

Sunrise places a €500 million senior secured euro bond maturing in 2033 with a 5% interest rate. The proceeds will fully refinance a 3.875% bond (due 2029) and partially refinance a 3.625% bond (2029); the remainder is to be repaid from operating cash flow in the second half of 2026. The transaction is expected to close around 3 August 2026, does not affect the leverage ratio and extends the weighted average maturity of liabilities to 5.9 years, while weighted cost of debt remains around 2.8%. » More on finanzen.net

Sunrise appoints Andreas Tolpeit as its new chief financial officer and member of the executive board effective 1 September 2026; he succeeds Jany Fruytier, who will leave at the end of August. Tolpeit was most recently CFO of private school group Cognita and was also responsible there for technology, innovation and AI strategy; previously he worked in investments at Jacobs Holding. At Sunrise he is expected to sustainably improve profitability, strengthen cash‑flow generation and drive long‑term value creation. » More on finanzen.net