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QUEBECOR INC. REPORTS CONSOLIDATED RESULTS FOR THIRD QUARTER 2026

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MONTRÉAL, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Quebecor Inc. (“Quebecor” or “the Corporation”) today reported its consolidated financial results for the third quarter of 2026.

Third quarter 2026 highlights

In the third quarter of 2026, Quebecor’s adjusted cash flows from operations1 were up $67.3 million (14.6%) compared with the same quarter of 2025 to $529.7 million, adjusted EBITDA2 was up $78.6 million (12.5%) to $706.7 million, and revenues were up $49.2 million (3.5%) to $1.45 billion. These results primarily reflect the strong performance of the Telecommunications and Media segments, as well as the favourable impact of $31.5 million related to stock‑based compensation.The Telecommunications segment recorded increases of $34.7 million (7.9%) in adjusted cash flows from operations, $45.0 million (7.5%) in adjusted EBITDA and $51.4 million (4.2%) in revenues, including growth of $43.1 million (9.6%) in mobile telephony service revenues and $9.3 million (3.0%) in Internet access service revenues. In addition, average monthly mobile revenue per unit (“mobile ARPU”)3 increased by 2.9%, marking a fourth consecutive quarterly increase and a sequential improvement.The mobile telephony service posted a net increase of 136,700 subscriber connections (3.0%), the largest quarterly increase in the number of subscriber connections since the launch of the mobile service in 2010.In the third quarter of 2026, the Media segment reported a $16.3 million (69.7%) increase in adjusted EBITDA, while the Sports and Entertainment segment reported a $0.9 million (‑6.0%) decrease.Quebecor’s net income attributable to shareholders was $296.4 million ($1.33 per basic share), an increase of $60.3 million ($0.30 per basic share) or 25.5%.Adjusted net income4 was $294.1 million ($1.32 per basic share), an increase of $52.5 million ($0.27 per basic share) or 21.7%.The consolidated net debt leverage ratio5 decreased to 2.69x and remains the lowest among Canada’s major telecommunications providers.On September 3, 2026, Quebecor entered into a new 12‑year sublicensing agreement with Rogers Communications (“Rogers”) for French‑language broadcast rights to National Hockey League (“NHL”) games. Effective from the 2026‑2027 season through the 2037‑2038 season, this agreement enables TVA Sports to build on its current role as an official French‑language NHL broadcaster, ensuring continuity in its position as the premier destination for watching hockey in French in Québec and across Canada. The illico+ platform will be added to the broadcasting landscape in keeping with the continued expansion to more streaming platforms.On October 1, 2026, Videotron Ltd. (“Videotron”) announced the expansion of its wireless subscription area to several communities in Abitibi‑Témiscamingue, Nord‑du‑Québec, Saguenay–Lac‑Saint‑Jean and Bas‑Saint‑Laurent, providing more than 25,000 residents with access to a genuine competitive alternative for mobile service.On July 24, 2026, Freedom Mobile (“Freedom”) announced that access to its 5G+ network would be available at no additional cost to customers on all of its plans, provided they have a compatible device and SIM card and are located within an eligible coverage area. Freedom also continued the rollout of its 5G and 5G+ networks in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia, improving connectivity for more than 500,000 additional Canadians.During the third quarter of 2026, Videotron repaid a total of $200.0 million under the third tranche of its term credit facility. An additional repayment of $100.0 million was made on October 6, 2026. Following these repayments, the balance of the facility was reduced from $400.0 million to $100.0 million.  

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1   See “Adjusted cash flows from operations” under “Definitions.”

2   See “Adjusted EBITDA” under “Definitions.”

3   See “Key performance indicators” under “Definitions.”

4   See “Adjusted net income” under “Definitions.”

5   See “Consolidated net debt leverage ratio” under “Definitions.”

Comments by Pierre Karl Péladeau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Quebecor

“Quebecor delivered an excellent performance in the third quarter of 2026, as reflected by increases of 14.6% in adjusted cash flows from operations, 12.5% in adjusted EBITDA and 3.5% in revenues. These results reflect the significant contribution of the Telecommunications and Media segments, as well as the $31.5 million favourable impact of stock‑based compensation. Demonstrating our financial discipline and operational rigour, this solid performance, combined with the strongest balance sheet in the industry, enabled us to reduce consolidated net debt by more than $220 million in the third quarter and lower our consolidated net debt leverage ratio to 2.69x as at September 30, 2026, by far the lowest among Canada’s major telecommunications providers.

The Telecommunications segment once again distinguished itself with increases of 7.9% in adjusted cash flows from operations, 7.5% in adjusted EBITDA and 4.2% in revenues. Revenue growth was driven by mobile telephony and Internet access services, which recorded increases of 9.6% and 3.0%, respectively.

In mobile telephony, we reached a new milestone with a net increase of 136,700 subscriber connections, or 3.0%, representing the largest quarterly increase since the launch of the mobile service in 2010. All three of our brands, Videotron, Freedom and Fizz, contributed to this record growth, reflecting both the success of our Canada‑wide expansion, the strength of our organic growth in Québec and the soundness of our strategic decisions in a highly competitive market. The value and appeal of our offerings continue to set us apart, driving both the acquisition of new subscribers and the loyalty of our customer base. At the same time, mobile ARPU increased by $1.03, or 2.9%, marking a fourth consecutive quarterly increase and a sequential improvement, reflecting our ability to combine subscriber growth with higher average revenue per subscriber.

To better meet our customers’ needs, we continue to invest in enhancing the performance, capacity and coverage of our networks. Freedom notably continued the expansion of its 5G and 5G+ networks in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia, providing improved connectivity to more than 500,000 additional Canadians. In addition, access to Freedom’s 5G+ network was extended to customers across all of its plans at no additional cost for those with a compatible device and SIM card located within an eligible coverage area. In Québec, Videotron expanded its wireless service subscription area in October to several communities in Abitibi‑Témiscamingue, Nord‑du‑Québec, Saguenay–Lac‑Saint‑Jean and Bas‑Saint‑Laurent. More than 25,000 additional residents can now take advantage of our competitive mobile offerings. These initiatives reflect our commitment to making leading‑edge wireless technologies accessible to more Canadians while providing a strong competitive alternative.

In the Media segment, TVA Group Inc. (“TVA Group”) reported adjusted EBITDA of $32.8 million, an increase of $14.3 million compared with the third quarter of 2025. This improvement was mainly attributable to savings generated through various cost‑reduction initiatives, including lower content costs, higher subscription revenues at TVA Sports, driven by TVA Sports Direct and new carriage rate agreements, as well as the recognition of the estimated benefit from the new tax credit for Québec news media organizations. While we welcome these results, we remain prudent and disciplined given the ongoing challenges facing the industry, particularly in advertising revenues.

Maintaining its focus on programming choices that are both successful and responsible, TVA Group led the Québec television market in the third quarter with a 43.5% market share, a 2.3‑point increase from the same period of 2025, while the TVA Network strengthened its leadership position with a 23.1% market share, a 1.0‑point increase, driven in particular by the success of flagship programs such as Chanteurs masqués and Indéfendable. In news programming, LCN remained the most‑watched specialty channel in Québec with a 9.2% market share, a 1.2‑point increase. LCN and the TVA Network cemented their status as the authoritative sources for political news. During the recent election campaign, Face‑à‑face 2026 and Québec 2026 were the most‑watched leaders’ debate and election‑night broadcast.

In addition, a new 12‑year sublicensing agreement was reached with Rogers for the French‑language broadcast rights to NHL games through the 2037‑2038 season. This agreement reinforces TVA Sports’ position as a premier destination for hockey fans in Québec and across Canada. In an environment marked by changing viewing habits and the diversification of distribution platforms, illico+ will also become part of the distribution ecosystem.

The superior performance of our operations, the quality of our assets and the strength of our brands allow us to look to the future with confidence. Backed by our solid financial position, we continue to pursue our pan‑Canadian expansion while maintaining disciplined capital allocation to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders.”

Non‑IFRS financial measures

The Corporation uses financial measures not standardized under International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), such as adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income, adjusted cash flows from operations, free cash flows and consolidated net debt leverage ratio, and key performance indicators, including revenue generating unit (“RGU”) and mobile ARPU. Definitions of the non‑IFRS measures and key performance indicators used by the Corporation in this press release are provided in the “Definitions” section.

Financial table

Table 1
Consolidated summary of income, cash flows and balance sheet
(in millions of Canadian dollars, except per basic share data)

Three months ended
September 30

Nine months ended
September 30

2026

2025

2026

2025

Income

Revenues:

Telecommunications

$

1,267.6

$

1,216.2

$

3,719.1

$

3,563.1

Media

154.2

152.1

495.5

491.1

Sports and Entertainment

64.5

68.3

161.9

169.5

Inter‑segments

(31.6)

(31.1)

(86.4)

(94.7)

1,454.7

1,405.5

4,290.1

4,129.0

Adjusted EBITDA (negative adjusted EBITDA):

Telecommunications

647.5

602.5

1,908.8

1,793.4

Media

39.7

23.4

64.3

14.1

Sports and Entertainment

14.1

15.0

19.0

23.2

Head Office

5.4

(12.8)

(81.4)

(47.9)

706.7

628.1

1,910.7

1,782.8

Depreciation and amortization

(219.0)

(213.6)

(645.8)

(642.7)

Financial expenses

(79.5)

(85.0)

(235.2)

(263.5)

Restructuring, impairment of assets and other

(1.8)

(8.1)

(8.2)

(27.4)

Other items

3.3

0.1

42.6

8.7

Income taxes

(107.1)

(82.8)

(261.9)

(218.7)

Net income

$

302.6

$

238.7

$

802.2

$

639.2

Net income attributable to shareholders

$

296.4

$

236.1

$

792.7

$

644.5

Adjusted net income

294.1

241.6

754.9

653.5

Per basic share:

Net income attributable to shareholders

1.33

1.03

3.53

2.80

Adjusted net income

1.32

1.05

3.36

2.84

Table 1 (continued)

Three months ended
September 30

Nine months ended
September 30

2026

2025

2026

2025

Capital expenditures:

Telecommunications

$

172.4

$

162.1

$

470.5

$

454.1

Media

3.3

2.3

8.7

6.2

Sports and Entertainment

1.2

1.1

4.2

3.8

Head Office

0.1

0.2

0.2

0.2

177.0

165.7

483.6

464.3

Cash flows:

  Adjusted cash flows from operations:

Telecommunications

475.1

440.4

1,438.3

1,339.3

Media

36.4

21.1

55.6

7.9

Sports and Entertainment

12.9

13.9

14.8

19.4

Head Office

5.3

(13.0)

(81.6)

(48.1)

529.7

462.4

1,427.1

1,318.5

  Free cash flows1

422.3

443.9

1,076.5

1,056.6

  Cash flows provided by operating activities

592.8

581.8

1,582.7

1,540.0

Sept. 30,
2026

Dec. 31,
2025

Balance sheet

  Cash and cash equivalents

$

135.3

$

160.6

  Working capital

(637.8)

(233.2)

  Net assets related to derivative financial instruments

87.7

24.3

  Total assets

12,990.7

12,812.2

  Short‑term borrowings

645.8

–

  Total long‑term debt (including current portion)

5,935.3

6,824.3

  Lease liabilities (current and long term)

423.3

410.6

  Equity attributable to shareholders

2,882.2

2,625.0

  Equity

3,124.3

2,737.0

Consolidated net debt leverage ratio

2.69x

2.95x

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1 See “Free cash flows” under “Definitions”. 

2026/2025 third quarter comparison

Revenues: $1.45 billion, a $49.2 million (3.5%) increase.

Revenues increased in Telecommunications ($51.4 million or 4.2% of segment revenues) and in Media ($2.1 million or 1.4%).Revenues decreased in Sports and Entertainment ($3.8 million or ‑5.6%).

Adjusted EBITDA: $706.7 million, an increase of $78.6 million (12.5%), including the $31.5 million favourable impact of the stock‑based compensation charge across all of the Corporation’s segments, primarily attributable to the impact of the decrease in Quebecor’s share price in the third quarter of 2026, compared with an increase in the share price during the corresponding period of 2025.

Adjusted EBITDA increased in Telecommunications ($45.0 million or 7.5% of segment adjusted EBITDA) and in Media ($16.3 million or 69.7%).There was a favourable variance at Head Office ($18.2 million), essentially due to the stock‑based compensation charge.Adjusted EBITDA decreased in Sports and Entertainment ($0.9 million or ‑6.0%).

Net income attributable to shareholders: $296.4 million ($1.33 per basic share), an increase of $60.3 million ($0.30 per basic share) or 25.5%.

The main favourable variances were:$78.6 million increase in adjusted EBITDA;$6.3 million decrease in the charge for restructuring, impairment of assets and other;$5.5 million decrease in financial expenses.The unfavourable variances were:$24.3 million increase in the income tax expense;$5.4 million increase in the depreciation and amortization charge;$3.6 million unfavourable variance related to non‑controlling interests.

Adjusted net income: $294.1 million ($1.32 per basic share), an increase of $52.5 million ($0.27 per basic share) or 21.7%.

Adjusted cash flows from operations: $529.7 million, a $67.3 million (14.6%) increase due to the $78.6 million increase in adjusted EBITDA, partially offset by an $11.3 million increase in capital expenditures, mainly in the Telecommunications segment.

Cash flows provided by operating activities: $592.8 million, an $11.0 million (1.9%) increase due primarily to the increase in adjusted EBITDA, the decrease in current income taxes and the decrease in the cash portion of financial expenses, partially offset by an unfavourable net change in non‑cash balances related to operating activities.

2026/2025 year‑to‑date comparison

Revenues: $4.29 billion, a $161.1 million (3.9%) increase.

Revenues increased in Telecommunications ($156.0 million or 4.4% of segment revenues) and in Media ($4.4 million or 0.9%).Revenues decreased in Sports and Entertainment ($7.6 million or ‑4.5%).

Adjusted EBITDA: $1.91 billion, an increase of $127.9 million (7.2%), including the $55.3 million unfavourable impact of the stock‑based compensation charge across all of the Corporation’s segments, due mainly to a significant increase in Quebecor’s share price.

Adjusted EBITDA increased in Telecommunications ($115.4 million or 6.4% of segment adjusted EBITDA) and in Media ($50.2 million).There was an unfavourable variance at Head Office ($33.5 million), essentially due to the stock‑based compensation charge.Adjusted EBITDA decreased in Sports and Entertainment ($4.2 million).

Net income attributable to shareholders: $792.7 million ($3.53 per basic share), an increase of $148.2 million ($0.73 per basic share) or 23.0%.

The favourable variances were:$127.9 million increase in adjusted EBITDA;$33.9 million favourable variance in other items;$28.3 million decrease in financial expenses;$19.2 million decrease in the charge for restructuring, impairment of assets and other.The main unfavourable variances were:$43.2 million increase in the income tax expense;$14.8 million unfavourable variance related to non‑controlling interests.

Adjusted net income: $754.9 million ($3.36 per basic share), an increase of $101.4 million ($0.52 per basic share) or 15.5%.

Adjusted cash flows from operations: $1.43 billion, a $108.6 million (8.2%) increase due to the $127.9 million increase in adjusted EBITDA, partially offset by a $19.3 million increase in capital expenditures, mainly in the Telecommunications segment.

Cash flows provided by operating activities: $1.58 billion, a $42.7 million (2.8%) increase due primarily to the increase in adjusted EBITDA, a decrease in the cash portion of financial expenses and a decrease in the cash portion of the charge for restructuring, impairment of assets and other, partially offset by an unfavourable net change in non‑cash balances related to operating activities and by the increase in current income taxes.

Financing operations

During the third quarter of 2026, Videotron repaid a total of $200.0 million under the third tranche of its term credit facility. On October 6, 2026, Videotron made an additional repayment of $100.0 million under its term credit facility. Following these repayments, the balance of the facility was reduced from $400.0 million to $100.0 million.

Capital stock

On August 6, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Corporation authorized a normal course issuer bid for a maximum of 1,000,000 Class A Multiple Voting Shares (“Class A Shares”) representing approximately 1.3% of issued and outstanding Class A Shares, and for a maximum of 5,000,000 Class B Subordinate Voting Shares (“Class B Shares”) representing approximately 3.2% of issued and outstanding Class B Shares as of August 1, 2025. On May 13, 2026, the Corporation received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange to amend its normal course issuer bid in order to increase the maximum number of Class B Shares that may be repurchased to 7,000,000 Class B Shares, representing approximately 4.5% of the Class B Shares public float as of August 1, 2025. All shares purchased under the bid were cancelled.

On August 5, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Corporation authorized a normal course issuer bid for a maximum of 1,000,000 Class A Shares representing approximately 1.3% of issued and outstanding Class A Shares, and for a maximum of 7,000,000 Class B Shares representing approximately 4.7% of issued and outstanding Class B Shares as of July 31, 2026. The purchases can be made from August 15, 2026 to August 14, 2027, at prevailing market prices on the open market through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange or other alternative trading systems in Canada. All shares purchased under the bid will be cancelled.

During the first nine months of 2026, the Corporation repurchased and cancelled 3,899,900 Class B Shares for a total cash consideration of $237.6 million (3,740,908 Class B Shares repurchased and cancelled for a total cash consideration of $140.0 million in 2025) and 24,333 Class B Shares were issued following the exercise of stock options for a total cash consideration of $0.8 million (217,221 Class B Shares issued for a total cash consideration of $6.6 million in 2025).

Dividends declared

On November 4, 2026, the Board of Directors of Quebecor declared a quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share on its Class A Shares and Class B Shares, payable on December 15, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 20, 2026. This dividend is designated an eligible dividend, as provided under subsection 89(14) of the Canadian Income Tax Act and its provincial counterpart.

Detailed financial information

For a detailed analysis of Quebecor’s third quarter 2026 results, please refer to the Management Discussion and Analysis and condensed consolidated financial statements of Quebecor, available on the Corporation’s website at www.quebecor.com/en/investors/financial‑documentation and the SEDAR+ website at www.sedarplus.ca.

Conference call for investors and webcast

Quebecor will hold a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2026 results on November 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EST. There will be a question period reserved for financial analysts. To access the conference call, please dial 1‑800‑990‑4777. The conference call will also be broadcast live on Quebecor’s website at www.quebecor.com/en/investors/conferences‑and‑annual‑meeting. A recording will be available at the same address until February 3, 2027 for anyone unable to attend the call.

Cautionary statement regarding forward‑looking statements

The statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward‑looking statements and are subject to significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause Quebecor’s actual results for future periods to differ materially from those set forth in forward‑looking statements. Forward‑looking statements may be identified by the use of the conditional or by forward‑looking terminology such as the terms “plans,” “expects,” “may,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates,” “projects,” “seeks,” “believes,” or similar terms, variations of such terms or the negative of such terms. Some important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in these forward‑looking statements include, but are not limited to:

Quebecor’s ability to continue successfully developing its network and the facilities that support its mobile services;general economic and political climate, financial and economic market conditions, including hyperinflation in Turkey, global business challenges, such as tariffs and trade barriers, as well as market conditions and variations in the businesses of local, regional and national advertisers in Quebecor’s newspapers, television outlets and other media properties;Quebecor’s ability to implement its business and growth strategies successfully;the intensity of competitive activity in the industries in which Quebecor operates and its ability to penetrate new markets and successfully develop its business, including in growth sectors and new geographies;fragmentation of the media landscape and its impact on the advertising market and the media properties of Quebecor;new technologies that might change consumer behaviour with respect to Quebecor’s product suites;impacts related to cybersecurity and the protection of personal information;unanticipated higher capital spending required for developing Quebecor’s network or to address the continued development of competitive alternative technologies, or the inability to obtain additional capital to continue the development of Quebecor’s business segments;the impacts of the significant and recurring investments that will be required for development and expansion and to compete effectively with the incumbent local exchange carriers and other current or potential competitors in the Telecommunications segment’s target markets;disruptions to the network through which Quebecor provides its television, Internet access, mobile and wireline telephony and over-the-top (“OTT”) video services, and its ability to protect such services against piracy, unauthorized access and other security breaches;labour disputes and strikes, service interruptions resulting from equipment breakdown, network failure, the threat of natural disasters, public‑health crises and political instability in some countries;changes in Quebecor’s ability to obtain services and equipment critical to its operations;impacts related to environmental issues;changes in laws and regulations, or in their interpretations, which could result, among other things, in increased competition, changes in Quebecor’s markets, increased operating expenses, capital expenditures or tax expenses, or a reduction in the value of some assets; and Quebecor’s indebtedness, interest rate and exchange rate fluctuations, the tightening of credit markets and the restrictions on its business imposed by the terms of its debt.

The forward‑looking statements in this document are made to provide investors and the public with a better understanding of the Corporation’s circumstances and are based on assumptions it believes to be reasonable as of the day on which they are made. Investors and others are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive and that undue reliance should not be placed on any forward‑looking statements. For more information on the risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause the Corporation’s actual results to differ from current expectations, please refer to the Corporation’s public filings, available at www.sedarplus.ca and www.quebecor.com, including, in particular, the “Trend Information” and “Risks and Uncertainties” sections of the Corporation’s Management Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2025.

The forward‑looking statements in this document reflect the Corporation’s expectations as of November 5, 2026, and are subject to change after that date. The Corporation expressly disclaims any obligation or intention to update or revise any forward‑looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws.

About Quebecor

Quebecor, a Canadian leader in telecommunications, entertainment, news media and culture, is one of the best‑performing integrated communications companies in the industry. Driven by their determination to deliver the best possible customer experience, all of Quebecor’s subsidiaries and brands are differentiated by their high‑quality, multiplatform, convergent products and services.

Quebecor (TSX: QBR.A, QBR.B) is headquartered in Québec and employs more than 11,000 people in Canada.

A family business founded in 1950, Quebecor is strongly committed to the community. Every year, it actively supports more than 400 organizations in the vital fields of culture, health, education, the environment and entrepreneurship.

Visit our website: www.quebecor.com

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DEFINITIONS 

Adjusted EBITDA

In its analysis of operating results, the Corporation defines adjusted EBITDA, as reconciled to net income under IFRS, as net income before depreciation and amortization, financial expenses, restructuring, impairment of assets and other, other items and income taxes. Adjusted EBITDA as defined above is not a measure of results that is consistent with IFRS. It is not intended to be regarded as an alternative to IFRS financial performance measures or to the statement of cash flows as a measure of liquidity. This measure should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for other performance measures prepared in accordance with IFRS. The Corporation’s management and Board of Directors use this measure in evaluating its consolidated results as well as the results of the Corporation’s operating segments. This measure eliminates the significant level of impairment and depreciation/amortization of tangible and intangible assets and is unaffected by the capital structure or investment activities of the Corporation and its business segments.

Adjusted EBITDA is also relevant because it is a component of the Corporation’s annual incentive compensation programs. A limitation of this measure, however, is that it does not reflect the capital expenditures and acquisitions of spectrum licences needed to generate revenues in the Corporation’s segments. The Corporation also uses other measures that do reflect capital expenditures, such as adjusted cash flows from operations and free cash flows. The Corporation’s definition of adjusted EBITDA may not be the same as similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

Table 2 provides a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to net income as disclosed in Quebecor’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

Table 2
Reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to the net income measure used in the condensed consolidated financial statements
(in millions of Canadian dollars)

Three months ended
September 30

Nine months ended
 September 30

2026

2025

2026

2025

Adjusted EBITDA (negative adjusted EBITDA):

Telecommunications

$

647.5

$

602.5

$

1,908.8

$

1,793.4

Media

39.7

23.4

64.3

14.1

Sports and Entertainment

14.1

15.0

19.0

23.2

Head Office

5.4

(12.8)

(81.4)

(47.9)

706.7

628.1

1,910.7

1,782.8

Depreciation and amortization

(219.0)

(213.6)

(645.8)

(642.7)

Financial expenses

(79.5)

(85.0)

(235.2)

(263.5)

Restructuring, impairment of assets and other

(1.8)

(8.1)

(8.2)

(27.4)

Other items

3.3

0.1

42.6

8.7

Income taxes

(107.1)

(82.8)

(261.9)

(218.7)

Net income

$

302.6

$

238.7

$

802.2

$

639.2

Adjusted net income

The Corporation defines adjusted net income, as reconciled to net income attributable to shareholders under IFRS, as net income attributable to shareholders before restructuring, impairment of assets and other, and other items, net of income tax and non‑controlling interest related to adjustments. Adjusted net income as defined above is not a measure of results that is consistent with IFRS. It should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. The Corporation uses adjusted net income to analyze trends in the performance of its businesses. The above‑listed items are excluded from the calculation of this measure because they impair the comparability of financial results. Adjusted net income is more representative for forecasting income. The Corporation’s definition of adjusted net income may not be the same as similarly titled measures reported by other companies. 

Table 3 provides a reconciliation of adjusted net income to the net income attributable to shareholders measure used in Quebecor’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

Table 3

Reconciliation of adjusted net income to the net income attributable to shareholders measure used in the condensed consolidated financial statements

(in millions of Canadian dollars)

Three months ended
September 30

Nine months ended
September 30

2026

2025

2026

2025

Adjusted net income

$

294.1

$

241.6

$

754.9

$

653.5

Restructuring, impairment of assets and other

(1.8)

(8.1)

(8.2)

(27.4)

Other items

3.3

0.1

42.6

8.7

Income taxes related to adjustments1

0.6

2.2

2.5

8.3

Non‑controlling interest related to adjustments

0.2

0.3

0.9

1.4

Net income attributable to shareholders

$

296.4

$

236.1

$

792.7

$

644.5

1

Includes the impact of fluctuations in income tax applicable to adjusted items, either for statutory reasons or in connection with tax transactions.

Adjusted cash flows from operations and free cash flows

Adjusted cash flows from operations

Adjusted cash flows from operations represents adjusted EBITDA less capital expenditures (excluding spectrum licence acquisitions). Adjusted cash flows from operations represents funds available for interest and income tax payments, expenditures related to restructuring programs, business acquisitions, acquisitions of spectrum licences, payment of dividends, repayment of long‑term debt and lease liabilities, and share repurchases. Adjusted cash flows from operations is not a measure of liquidity that is consistent with IFRS. It is not intended to be regarded as an alternative to IFRS financial performance measures or to the statement of cash flows as a measure of liquidity. Adjusted cash flows from operations is used by the Corporation’s management and Board of Directors to evaluate the cash flows generated by the operations of all of its segments, on a consolidated basis, in addition to the operating cash flows generated by each segment. Adjusted cash flows from operations is also relevant because it is a component of the Corporation’s annual incentive compensation programs. The Corporation’s definition of adjusted cash flows from operations may not be identical to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

Free cash flows

Free cash flows represents cash flows provided by operating activities calculated in accordance with IFRS, less cash flows used for capital expenditures (excluding spectrum licence acquisitions), plus proceeds from disposal of assets. Free cash flows is used by the Corporation’s management and Board of Directors to evaluate cash flows generated by the Corporation’s operations. Free cash flows represents available funds for business acquisitions, acquisitions of spectrum licences, payment of dividends, repayment of long‑term debt and lease liabilities, and share repurchases. Free cash flows is not a measure of liquidity that is consistent with IFRS. It is not intended to be regarded as an alternative to IFRS financial performance measures or to the statement of cash flows as a measure of liquidity. The Corporation’s definition of free cash flows may not be identical to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

Tables 4 and 5 provide a reconciliation of adjusted cash flows from operations and free cash flows to cash flows provided by operating activities reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Table 4
Adjusted cash flows from operations
(in millions of Canadian dollars)

Three months ended
September 30

Nine months ended
September 30

2026

2025

2026

2025

Adjusted EBITDA (negative adjusted EBITDA)

Telecommunications

$

647.5

$

602.5

$

1,908.8

$

1,793.4

Media

39.7

23.4

64.3

14.1

Sports and Entertainment

14.1

15.0

19.0

23.2

Head Office

5.4

(12.8)

(81.4)

(47.9)

706.7

628.1

1,910.7

1,782.8

Minus

Capital expenditures:1

Telecommunications

(172.4)

(162.1)

(470.5)

(454.1)

Media

(3.3)

(2.3)

(8.7)

(6.2)

Sports and Entertainment

(1.2)

(1.1)

(4.2)

(3.8)

Head Office

(0.1)

(0.2)

(0.2)

(0.2)

(177.0)

(165.7)

(483.6)

(464.3)

Adjusted cash flows from operations

Telecommunications

475.1

440.4

1,438.3

1,339.3

Media

36.4

21.1

55.6

7.9

Sports and Entertainment

12.9

13.9

14.8

19.4

Head Office

5.3

(13.0)

(81.6)

(48.1)

$

529.7

$

462.4

$

1,427.1

$

1,318.5

1 Reconciliation to cash flows used for capital expenditures
as per condensed consolidated financial statements:

Three months ended
September 30

Nine months ended
September 30

2026

2025

2026

2025

  Capital expenditures

$

(177.0)

$    (165.7)

$  (483.6)

$    (464.3)

  Net variance in current operating items related to capital
     expenditures (excluding government credits receivable for
     large investment projects)

5.5

27.4

(24.3)

(20.2)

  Cash flows used for capital expenditures

$

(171.5)

$    (138.3)

$   (507.9)

$   (484.5)

Table 5
Free cash flows and cash flows provided by operating activities reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements
(in millions of Canadian dollars)

Three months ended
September 30

Nine months ended
September 30

2026

2025

2026

2025

Adjusted cash flows from operations from Table 4

$

529.7

$

462.4

$

1,427.1

$

1,318.5

Plus (minus)

Cash portion of financial expenses

(77.4)

(82.9)

(228.8)

(256.7)

Cash portion of restructuring, impairment of assets

  and other

(2.5)

(4.6)

(9.3)

(23.5)

Current income taxes

(40.4)

(57.0)

(233.5)

(215.3)

Other

0.7

1.0

0.4

0.8

Net change in non‑cash balances related to

  operating activities

6.7

97.6

144.9

253.0

Net variance in current operating items related to

  capital expenditures (excluding government

  credits receivable for large investment projects)

5.5

27.4

(24.3)

(20.2)

Free cash flows

422.3

443.9

1,076.5

1,056.6

Plus (minus)

Cash flows used for capital expenditures

  (excluding spectrum licence acquisitions)

171.5

138.3

507.9

484.5

Proceeds from disposal of assets

(1.0)

(0.4)

(1.7)

(1.1)

Cash flows provided by operating activities

$

592.8

$

581.8

$

1,582.7

$

1,540.0

Consolidated net debt leverage ratio

The consolidated net debt leverage ratio represents consolidated net debt divided by the trailing 12‑month adjusted EBITDA. Consolidated net debt consists of total long‑term debt, lease liabilities, short‑term borrowings, derivative financial instruments, and cash and cash equivalents. The consolidated net debt leverage ratio serves to evaluate the Corporation’s financial leverage and is used by management and the Board of Directors in decisions on the Corporation’s capital structure, including its financing strategy, and in managing debt maturity risks. The consolidated net debt leverage ratio is not a measure established in accordance with IFRS. It is not intended to be used as an alternative to IFRS measures or the balance sheet to evaluate the Corporation’s financial position. The Corporation’s definition of consolidated net debt leverage ratio may not be identical to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

Table 6 provides the calculation of consolidated net debt leverage ratio and the reconciliation to balance sheet items reported in Quebecor’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

Table 6
Consolidated net debt leverage ratio
(in millions of Canadian dollars)

Sept. 30, 2026

Dec. 31, 2025

Total long‑term debt1

$

5,935.3

$

6,824.3

Plus (minus)

Lease liabilities2

423.3

410.6

Short‑term borrowings

645.8

–

Derivative financial instruments3

(87.7)

(24.3)

Cash and cash equivalents

(135.3)

(160.6)

Consolidated net debt

6,781.4

7,050.0

Divided by:

Trailing 12‑month adjusted EBITDA

$

2,521.1

$

2,393.2

Consolidated net debt leverage ratio

2.69x

         2.95x

1   Excluding financing costs.

2   Total liabilities.

3   Assets less liabilities.

Key performance indicators

Revenue‑generating unit

The Corporation uses RGU, an industry metric, as a key performance indicator. An RGU represents a subscriber connection to the mobile or wireline telephony service or a subscription to the Internet access or television service. RGU is not a measurement that is consistent with IFRS and the Corporation’s definition and calculation of RGU may not be the same as identically titled measurements reported by other companies or published by public authorities.

Average monthly mobile revenue per unit

The Corporation uses mobile ARPU, an industry metric, as a key performance indicator. This indicator is calculated by dividing mobile telephony revenues by the average number of mobile RGUs during the applicable period, and then dividing the resulting amount by the number of months in the applicable period. Mobile ARPU is not a measurement that is consistent with IFRS and the Corporation’s definition and calculation of mobile ARPU may not be the same as identically titled measurements reported by other companies.

QUEBECOR INC.  

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME 

(in millions of Canadian dollars, except for earnings per share data) 

Three months ended

Nine months ended

(unaudited) 

September 30

September 30

2026

2025

2026

2025

Revenues 

$

1,454.7

$

1,405.5

$

4,290.1

$

4,129.0

Employee costs 

166.3

195.6

658.3

609.0

Purchase of goods and services

581.7

581.8

1,721.1

1,737.2

Depreciation and amortization 

219.0

213.6

645.8

642.7

Financial expenses 

79.5

85.0

235.2

263.5

Restructuring, impairment of assets and other

1.8

8.1

8.2

27.4

Other items

(3.3)

(0.1)

(42.6)

(8.7)

Income before income taxes 

409.7

321.5

1,064.1

857.9

Income taxes: 

Current 

40.4

57.0

233.5

215.3

Deferred

66.7

25.8

28.4

3.4

107.1

82.8

261.9

218.7

Net income

$

302.6

$

238.7

$

802.2

$

639.2

Net income (loss) attributable to

Shareholders

$

296.4

$

236.1

$

792.7

$

644.5

Non-controlling interests

6.2

2.6

9.5

(5.3)

Earnings per share attributable to shareholders

Basic

$

1.33

$

1.03

$

3.53

$

2.80

Diluted

1.29

1.02

3.44

2.78

Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in millions) 

223.4

229.3

224.8

230.2

Weighted average number of diluted shares (in millions) 

229.4

231.2

230.3

232.1

 

QUEBECOR INC.  

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 

(in millions of Canadian dollars) 

Three months ended

Nine months ended

(unaudited) 

September 30

September 30

2026

2025

2026

2025

Net income

$

302.6

$

238.7

$

802.2

$

639.2

Other comprehensive (loss) income:

Items that may be reclassified to income:

Cash flow hedges:

(Loss) gain on valuation of derivative financial instruments

(9.1)

0.9

(32.6)

46.9

Deferred income taxes

1.7

(1.5)

3.2

(4.0)

Gain (loss) on translation of foreign operations

1.0

(0.3)

17.0

(3.4)

Items that will not be reclassified to income:

Equity investments:

Gain (loss) on revaluation of equity investments

1.4

(6.9)

(5.3)

15.1

Deferred income taxes

(0.2)

0.9

0.7

(2.0)

(5.2)

(6.9)

(17.0)

52.6

Comprehensive income

$

297.4

$

231.8

$

785.2

$

691.8

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to

Shareholders

$

291.7

$

229.2

$

774.0

$

697.1

Non-controlling interests

5.7

2.6

11.2

(5.3)

 

QUEBECOR INC.

SEGMENTED INFORMATION 

(in millions of Canadian dollars) 

(unaudited) 

Three months ended September 30, 2026

Sports

Head

and

office

Telecommuni-

Enter-

and Inter-

cations

Media

tainment

segments

Total

Revenues

$

1,267.6

$

154.2

$

64.5

$

(31.6)

$

1,454.7

Employee costs

124.4

30.1

10.3

1.5

166.3

Purchase of goods and services

495.7

84.4

40.1

(38.5)

581.7

Adjusted EBITDA1

647.5

39.7

14.1

5.4

706.7

Depreciation and amortization

219.0

Financial expenses

79.5

Restructuring, impairment of assets and other

1.8

Other items

(3.3)

Income before income taxes

$

409.7

Cash flows used for capital expenditures

$

167.4

$

2.8

$

1.2

$

0.1

$

171.5

Three months ended September 30, 2025

Sports

Head

and

office

Telecommuni-

Enter-

and Inter-

cations

Media

tainment

segments

Total

Revenues

$

1,216.2

$

152.1

$

68.3

$

(31.1)

$

1,405.5

Employee costs

127.0

38.1

12.5

18.0

195.6

Purchase of goods and services

486.7

90.6

40.8

(36.3)

581.8

Adjusted EBITDA1

602.5

23.4

15.0

(12.8)

628.1

Depreciation and amortization

213.6

Financial expenses

85.0

Restructuring, impairment of assets and other

8.1

Other items

(0.1)

Income before income taxes

$

321.5

Cash flows used for capital expenditures

$

131.7

$

5.2

$

1.2

$

0.2

$

138.3

 

QUEBECOR INC. 

SEGMENTED INFORMATION (continued)

(in millions of Canadian dollars) 

(unaudited) 

Nine months ended September 30, 2026

Sports

Head

and

office

Telecommuni-

Enter-

and Inter-

cations

Media

tainment

segments

Total

Revenues

$

3,719.1

$

495.5

$

161.9

$

(86.4)

$

4,290.1

Employee costs

406.4

118.1

39.2

94.6

658.3

Purchase of goods and services

1,403.9

313.1

103.7

(99.6)

1,721.1

Adjusted EBITDA1

1,908.8

64.3

19.0

(81.4)

1,910.7

Depreciation and amortization

645.8

Financial expenses

235.2

Restructuring, impairment of assets and other

8.2

Other items

(42.6)

Income before income taxes

$

1,064.1

Cash flows used for capital expenditures

$

498.3

$

5.2

$

4.2

$

0.2

$

507.9

Nine months ended September 30, 2025

Sports

Head

and

office

Telecommuni-

Enter-

and Inter-

cations

Media

tainment

segments

Total

Revenues

$

3,563.1

$

491.1

$

169.5

$

(94.7)

$

4,129.0

Employee costs

384.5

128.4

38.6

57.5

609.0

Purchase of goods and services

1,385.2

348.6

107.7

(104.3)

1,737.2

Adjusted EBITDA1

1,793.4

14.1

23.2

(47.9)

1,782.8

Depreciation and amortization

642.7

Financial expenses

263.5

Restructuring, impairment of assets and other

27.4

Other items

(8.7)

Income before income taxes

$

857.9

Cash flows used for capital expenditures

$

467.2

$

13.3

$

3.8

$

0.2

$

484.5

1

The Chief Executive Officer uses adjusted EBITDA as the measure of profit to assess the performance of each segment. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS measure and is defined as net income before depreciation and amortization, financial expenses, restructuring, impairment of assets and other, other items and income taxes.

 

QUEBECOR INC. 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

(in millions of Canadian dollars)

(unaudited) 

Equity attributable to shareholders

        Equity

attributable

       to non-

 controlling

     interests

Accumulated

   other com-

 prehensive 

(loss) income 

        Capital

stock

 Contributed

surplus

Retained 

earnings

Total  equity

Balance as of December 31, 2024

$

1,041.2

$

17.4

$

1,143.6

$

(45.0)

$

107.5

$

2,264.7

Net income (loss)

–

–

644.5

–

(5.3)

639.2

Other comprehensive income 

–

–

–

52.6

–

52.6

Dividends

–

–

(241.5)

–

(0.4)

(241.9)

Repurchase of Class B Shares   

(24.6)

–

(115.4)

–

–

(140.0)

Issuance of Class B Shares

6.6

2.2

–

–

–

8.8

Balance as of September 30, 2025

1,023.2

19.6

1,431.2

7.6

101.8

2,583.4

Net income

–

–

211.5

–

10.1

221.6

Other comprehensive income 

–

–

–

89.4

0.1

89.5

Dividends

–

–

(79.7)

–

–

(79.7)

Repurchase of Class B Shares   

(10.4)

–

(67.4)

–

–

(77.8)

Balance as of December 31, 2025

1,012.8

19.6

1,495.6

97.0

112.0

2,737.0

Net income

–

–

792.7

–

9.5

802.2

Other comprehensive income 

–

–

–

(18.7)

1.7

(17.0)

Dividends

–

–

(280.7)

–

–

(280.7)

Repurchase of Class B Shares   

(25.7)

–

(211.9)

–

–

(237.6)

Issuance of Class B Shares

0.8

0.7

–

–

–

1.5

Business acquisition

–

–

–

–

118.9

118.9

Balance as of September 30, 2026

$

987.9

$

20.3

$

1,795.7

$

78.3

$

242.1

$

3,124.3

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 

(in millions of Canadian dollars) 

Three months ended

Nine months ended

(unaudited) 

September 30

September 30

2026

2025

2026

2025

Cash flows related to operating activities

Net income

$

302.6

$

238.7

$

802.2

$

639.2

Adjustments for: 

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 

124.8

127.9

377.4

381.4

Amortization of intangible assets 

61.2

52.3

169.3

164.0

Depreciation of right-of-use assets 

33.0

33.4

99.1

97.3

Amortization of financing costs

2.1

2.1

6.4

6.8

Impairment of assets

0.2

3.6

0.9

5.1

Share of results in associates

(1.6)

(0.1)

(8.7)

(8.7)

Gain on revaluation of an equity interest

–

–

(30.1)

–

Deferred income taxes 

66.7

25.8

28.4

3.4

Other

(2.9)

0.5

(7.1)

(1.5)

586.1

484.2

1,437.8

1,287.0

Net change in non-cash balances related to operating activities

6.7

97.6

144.9

253.0

Cash flows provided by operating activities

592.8

581.8

1,582.7

1,540.0

Cash flows related to investing activities

Capital expenditures

(171.5)

(138.3)

(507.9)

(484.5)

Deferred subsidies (used) received to finance capital expenditures

(11.5)

(4.6)

(19.6)

10.3

Business acquisitions, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired

–

–

(91.3)

–

Proceeds from disposals of assets

1.0

0.4

1.7

1.1

Other

4.2

0.8

9.7

2.0

Cash flows used in investing activities

(177.8)

(141.7)

(607.4)

(471.1)

Cash flows related to financing activities

Net change in short-term borrowings

(16.4)

(3.4)

575.1

(6.7)

Net change under revolving facilities, net of financing costs

15.4

(59.4)

22.7

–

Repayment of long-term debt 

(200.0)

–

(1,000.0)

(400.0)

Repayment of lease liabilities

(34.1)

(33.3)

(97.1)

(93.5)

Issuance of Class B Shares 

–

5.3

0.8

6.6

Repurchase of Class B Shares 

(52.7)

(49.3)

(237.6)

(140.0)

Dividends

(100.5)

(80.7)

(280.7)

(241.9)

Cash flows used in financing activities

(388.3)

(220.8)

(1,016.8)

(875.5)

Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

26.7

219.3

(41.5)

193.4

Effect of translation on cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                                                                     

   in foreign currencies 

(0.5)

–

(3.4)

–

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 

124.7

70.1

195.8

96.0

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

$

150.9

$

289.4

$

150.9

$

289.4

 

QUEBECOR INC.  

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 

(in millions of Canadian dollars) 

(unaudited)

September 30

December 31

2026

2025

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents 

$

135.3

$

160.6

Restricted cash

15.6

35.2

Accounts receivable 

1,088.1

1,067.8

Contract assets

92.5

109.2

Inventories

380.6

414.3

Derivative financial instruments 

12.4

–

Other current assets

195.3

195.2

1,919.8

1,982.3

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment

3,219.2

3,282.7

Intangible assets

3,666.0

3,441.9

Right-of-use assets

385.6

374.1

Goodwill 

2,891.9

2,713.4

Derivative financial instruments 

79.1

57.9

Deferred income taxes

51.1

42.0

Other assets 

778.0

917.9

11,070.9

10,829.9

Total assets

$

12,990.7

$

12,812.2

Liabilities and equity 

Current liabilities 

Short-term borrowings

$

645.8

$

–

Accounts payable, accrued charges and provisions

1,150.1

1,142.2

Deferred revenue

376.5

376.3

Other current liabilities

63.2

95.6

Current portion of long-term debt 

204.9

491.6

Current portion of lease liabilities

117.1

109.8

2,557.6

2,215.5

Non-current liabilities 

Long-term debt 

5,703.3

6,301.5

Lease liabilities

306.2

300.8

Derivative financial instruments

3.8

33.6

Deferred income taxes

911.5

871.7

Other liabilities

384.0

352.1

7,308.8

7,859.7

Equity

Capital stock 

987.9

1,012.8

Contributed surplus

20.3

19.6

Retained earnings

1,795.7

1,495.6

Accumulated other comprehensive income

78.3

97.0

Equity attributable to shareholders

2,882.2

2,625.0

Non-controlling interests 

242.1

112.0

3,124.3

2,737.0

Total liabilities and equity

$

12,990.7

$

12,812.2

 

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Revenue of $237.8 millionGAAP Gross Margin of 41.0%, and Non-GAAP Gross Margin of 41.2%GAAP Operating Margin of 11.5% and Non-GAAP Operating Margin of 16.6%GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share of $1.21, and Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share of $1.26

BEVERLY, Mass., Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.

President and CEO Russell Low commented, “We are pleased with our third quarter performance, as improving demand drove sequential growth in systems revenue, complemented by another quarterly record in CS&I. We are particularly encouraged by the strong increase in bookings, reflecting a broadening recovery across our end markets, with continued momentum in Memory and increasing activity in Power and General Mature. At the same time, we continue to see sustained strength in our CS&I business.”

Low added, “Our strategy of investing in next-generation technologies is beginning to yield tangible results and positions us well to capitalize on expanding market opportunities as customer investment recovers. We expect to finish 2026 with positive momentum and anticipate further growth in 2027.”

Senior Vice President and Interim CFO David Ryzhik stated, “Our third quarter results exceeded our expectations, supported by stronger shipments and record CS&I revenue, despite the impact from foreign exchange headwinds on our gross margin. We continue to generate healthy cash flow and maintain a strong balance sheet, providing us with ample financial flexibility. The combination of improving demand, a growing installed base and continued strength in CS&I provides a solid foundation as we enter 2027.”

Results Summary
(In thousands, except per share amounts and percentages)

Three months ended September 30,

2026

2025

Revenue

$

237,781

$

213,611

Gross margin

41.0 %

41.6 %

Operating margin

11.5 %

11.7 %

Net income

$

37,759

$

25,986

Diluted earnings per share

$

1.21

$

0.83

 

          Non-GAAP Results

Three months ended September 30,

2026

2025

Non-GAAP gross margin

41.2 %

41.8 %

Non-GAAP operating margin

16.6 %

18.2 %

Adjusted EBITDA

$

44,047

$

43,202

Non-GAAP net income

$

39,215

$

37,900

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share

$

1.26

$

1.21

Business Outlook
For the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2026, Axcelis expects revenues of approximately $275 million, GAAP earnings per diluted share of approximately $1.15, and non-GAAP earnings per share of approximately $1.50.

Please refer to Fourth Quarter 2026 Outlook under the “Notes on our Non-GAAP Financial Information” section of this document for detail relating to the computation of non-GAAP earnings per diluted share as well as the Safe Harbor Statement section of this document.

Third Quarter 2026 Conference Call
The Company will host a call to discuss the results for the third quarter 2026 today at 8:30 a.m. ET. The call will be available via webcast that can be accessed through the Investors page of Axcelis’ website at www.axcelis.com, or by registering as a participant here: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI02437563728a4138be5d107cd344f382 Webcast replays will be available for 30 days following the call.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Results
This press release includes financial measures that are not presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“non-GAAP financial measures”). These non-GAAP financial measures include non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP other income, non-GAAP income tax provision, Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP net income, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share, and reflect adjustments for the impact of share-based compensation expense, certain items related to restructuring and severance charges and any associated adjustments and transaction and integration costs associated with the merger agreement with Veeco Instruments announced on October 1, 2025.

Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP are provided in the financial tables included in this release.

For further information regarding these non-GAAP financial measures, please refer to the tables presenting reconciliations of our non-GAAP results to our GAAP results and the “Notes on Our Non-GAAP Financial Information” at the end of this press release.

Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains, and the conference call will contain, forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act safe harbor provisions. These statements, which include our expectations for spending in our industry and guidance for future financial performance, are based on management’s current expectations and should be viewed with caution. They are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, many of which are outside the control of the Company, including that customer decisions to place orders or our product shipments may not occur when we expect, that orders may not be converted to revenue in any particular quarter, or at all, whether demand will continue for the semiconductor equipment we produce or, if not, whether we can successfully meet changing market requirements, and whether we will be able to maintain continuity of business relationships with and purchases by major customers. Increased competitive pressure on sales and pricing, increases in material and other production costs that cannot be recouped in product pricing and instability caused by changing global economic, political or financial conditions, including with respect to the imposition of tariffs on our products or components of our products, could also cause actual results to differ materially from those in our forward-looking statements. These risks and other risk factors relating to Axcelis are described more fully in the most recent Form 10-K filed by Axcelis and in other documents filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

About Axcelis
Axcelis (Nasdaq: ACLS), headquartered in Beverly, Mass., has been providing innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry for over 45 years. Axcelis is dedicated to developing enabling process applications through the design, manufacture and complete life cycle support of ion implantation systems, one of the most critical and enabling steps in the IC manufacturing process. Learn more about Axcelis at www.axcelis.com.

CONTACTS:

Investor Relations Contact:
David Ryzhik
Senior Vice President and Interim CFO
Telephone: (978) 787-2352
Email: David.Ryzhik@axcelis.com

Press/Media Relations Contact:
Maureen Hart
Senior Director, Corporate & Marketing Communications
Telephone: (978) 787-4266
Email: Maureen.Hart@axcelis.com

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Three months ended 

Nine months ended

September 30,

September 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Revenue

237,781

213,611

651,912

600,718

Cost of revenue

140,357

124,805

382,717

335,802

Gross profit

97,424

88,806

269,195

264,916

Operating expenses:

Research and development

30,177

24,640

87,670

78,832

Sales and marketing

16,834

15,838

53,742

45,965

General and administrative

23,070

23,308

72,208

56,976

Total operating expenses

70,081

63,786

213,620

181,773

Income from operations

27,343

25,020

55,575

83,143

Other income (expense):

Interest income

7,422

5,465

16,459

16,547

Interest expense

(1,960)

(1,305)

(4,514)

(4,028)

Other, net

3,203

970

4,461

2,569

Total other income

8,665

5,130

16,406

15,088

Income before income taxes

36,008

30,150

71,981

98,231

Income tax (benefit) provision

(1,751)

4,164

1,717

12,290

Net income

$

37,759

$

25,986

$

70,264

$

85,941

Net income per share:

Basic

$

1.22

$

0.83

$

2.28

$

2.70

Diluted

$

1.21

$

0.83

$

2.26

$

2.70

Shares used in computing net income per share:

Basic weighted average shares of common stock

30,882

31,287

30,804

31,796

Diluted weighted average shares of common stock

31,105

31,450

31,089

31,863

Beginning in the third quarter of 2026, Axcelis will no longer separately present revenue and cost of revenue attributable to Services, which represents a small percentage of Axcelis’ overall business.

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

September 30,

December 31,

2026

2025

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

190,769

$

145,451

Short-term investments

281,588

228,802

Accounts receivable, net

154,713

168,479

Inventories, net

376,341

329,010

Prepaid income taxes

7,604

4,658

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

88,935

66,802

Total current assets

1,099,950

943,202

Property, plant and equipment, net

59,468

56,146

Operating lease assets

27,993

28,927

Finance lease assets, net

13,198

14,154

Long-term restricted cash

10,638

10,627

Deferred income taxes

79,268

79,895

Long-term investments

142,982

182,396

Other assets

44,015

46,004

Total assets

$

1,477,512

$

1,361,351

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

78,632

$

42,309

Accrued compensation

28,103

34,233

Warranty

10,615

9,516

Income taxes

5,873

11,383

Deferred revenue

95,620

65,494

Current portion of finance lease obligation

1,799

1,575

Other current liabilities

27,755

33,150

Total current liabilities

248,397

197,660

Long-term finance lease obligation

39,367

40,754

Long-term deferred revenue

42,424

43,445

Other long-term liabilities

34,090

44,815

Total liabilities

364,278

326,674

Stockholders’ equity:

Common stock, $0.001 par value, 75,000 shares authorized; 30,884 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2026; 30,717 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025

31

31

Additional paid-in capital

542,467

533,309

Retained earnings

573,803

503,539

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(3,067)

(2,202)

Total stockholders’ equity

1,113,234

1,034,677

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

1,477,512

$

1,361,351

 

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three months ended

Nine months ended

September 30,

September 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Cash flows from operating activities

Net income

$

37,759

$

25,986

$

70,264

$

85,941

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

4,489

4,328

13,364

13,152

Stock-based compensation expense

6,467

5,344

17,791

15,668

Other

(11,324)

6,907

(8,165)

(4,110)

Change in other assets and liabilities, net

2,830

2,785

(16,521)

14,221

Net cash provided by operating activities

40,221

45,350

76,733

124,872

Cash flows from investing activities

Expenditures for property, plant and equipment and capitalized software

(2,504)

(2,015)

(7,897)

(8,960)

Other changes in investing activities, net

(3,644)

3,393

(14,987)

46,194

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

(6,148)

1,378

(22,884)

37,234

Cash flows from financing activities

Repurchase of common stock

—

(32,335)

—

(95,850)

Other changes from financing activities, net

(558)

(440)

(9,806)

(4,022)

Net cash used in financing activities

(558)

(32,775)

(9,806)

(99,872)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

2,263

(106)

1,286

1,829

Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

35,778

13,847

45,329

64,063

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

165,629

181,280

156,078

131,064

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

$

201,407

$

195,127

$

201,407

$

195,127

 

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. 

Schedule Reconciling Selected Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Three months ended September 30,

Nine months ended September 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

GAAP gross Profit

$

97,424

$

88,806

$

269,195

$

264,916

Restructuring1

—

—

—

226

Stock-based compensation

605

499

1,802

1,421

Non-GAAP gross profit

$

98,029

$

89,305

$

270,997

$

266,563

Non-GAAP gross margin

41.2 %

41.8 %

41.6 %

44.4 %

GAAP operating expense

$

70,081

$

63,786

$

213,620

$

181,773

Transaction and integration2

(4,967)

(8,274)

(20,192)

(8,274)

Bad debt expense

—

—

(65)

—

Restructuring1

—

(236)

—

(1,130)

Other3

(781)

—

(781)

—

Stock-based compensation

(5,862)

(4,845)

(15,989)

(14,247)

Non-GAAP operating expense

$

58,471

$

50,431

$

176,593

$

158,122

GAAP operating income

$

27,343

$

25,020

$

55,575

$

83,143

Transaction and integration2

4,967

8,274

20,192

8,274

Bad debt expense

—

—

65

—

Restructuring1

—

236

—

1,356

Other3

781

—

781

—

Stock-based compensation

6,467

5,344

17,791

15,668

Non-GAAP operating income

$

39,558

$

38,874

$

94,404

$

108,441

Non-GAAP operating margin

16.6 %

18.2 %

14.5 %

18.1 %

GAAP other income (expense)

$

8,665

$

5,130

$

16,406

$

15,088

Discrete tax related items4

(1,726)

—

(1,726)

—

Non-GAAP other income

$

6,939

$

5,130

$

14,680

$

15,088

GAAP income tax (benefit) provision

$

(1,751)

$

4,164

$

1,717

$

12,290

Discrete tax related items4

7,565

—

7,565

—

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments5 

1,468

1,940

5,194

3,542

Non-GAAP income tax provision

$

7,282

$

6,104

$

14,476

$

15,832

GAAP net income

$

37,759

$

25,986

$

70,264

$

85,941

Transaction and integration2

4,967

8,274

20,192

8,274

Bad debt expense

—

—

65

—

Restructuring1

—

236

—

1,356

Other3

781

—

781

—

Discrete tax related items4

(9,291)

—

(9,291)

—

Stock-based compensation

6,467

5,344

17,791

15,668

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments5 

(1,468)

(1,940)

(5,194)

(3,542)

Non-GAAP net income

$

39,215

$

37,900

$

94,608

$

107,697

GAAP diluted EPS

$

1.21

$

0.83

$

2.26

$

2.70

Transaction and integration2

0.16

0.26

0.65

0.26

Bad debt expense

—

—

—

—

Restructuring1

—

0.01

—

0.04

Other3

0.03

—

0.03

—

Discrete tax related items4

(0.30)

—

(0.30)

—

Stock-based compensation

0.21

0.17

0.57

0.49

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments5 

(0.05)

(0.06)

(0.17)

(0.11)

Non-GAAP diluted EPS

$

1.26

$

1.21

$

3.04

$

3.38

Note 1:

Restructuring and other costs primarily related to early retirement programs and severance costs, due to global cost-saving initiatives.

Note 2:

Transaction and integration costs include expenses associated with the merger agreement with Veeco Instruments, announced on October 1, 2025.

Note 3.

Other costs include miscellaneous tax related items.

Note 4.

Discrete items related to tax audits, including changes in uncertain tax positions and associated interest and penalties.

Note 5.

Impact of taxes from non-GAAP adjustments, uses adjusted tax rate of 14%.

Figures may not sum due to rounding.

 

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA

(In thousands, except percentages)

Three months ended September 30,

Nine months ended September 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Net Income

$

37,759

$

25,986

$

70,264

$

85,941

Other (income) expense

(8,665)

(5,130)

(16,406)

(15,088)

Income tax (benefit) provision

(1,751)

4,164

1,717

12,290

Depreciation & amortization

4,489

4,328

13,364

13,152

Subtotal

31,832

29,348

68,939

96,295

Transaction and integration1

4,967

8,274

20,192

8,274

Bad debt expense

—

—

65

—

Restructuring2

—

236

—

1,356

Other3

781

—

781

—

Stock-based compensation

6,467

5,344

17,791

15,668

Adjusted EBITDA

$

44,047

$

43,202

$

107,768

$

121,593

Adjusted EBITDA margin

18.5 %

20.2 %

16.5 %

20.2 %

Note 1:

Transaction and integration costs include expenses associated with the merger agreement with Veeco Instruments, announced on October 1, 2025.

Note 2:

Restructuring and other costs primarily related to early retirement programs and severance costs, due to global cost-saving initiatives.

Note 3.

Other costs include miscellaneous tax related items.

 

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

Fourth Quarter 2026 Outlook

GAAP to Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share

Three months ended

December 31, 2026

GAAP diluted EPS

$

1.15

Transaction and Integration1

0.19

Stock-based compensation

0.22

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments2

(0.06)

Non-GAAP diluted EPS

$

1.50

Note 1:

Transaction and Integration costs include expenses associated with the merger agreement with Veeco Instruments, announced on October 1, 2025.

Note 2:

Impact of taxes from non-GAAP adjustments, uses adjusted tax rate of 14%.

 

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AUSTIN, Texas and HONG KONG, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Eventus, a leading provider of comprehensive, at-scale trade surveillance and financial risk solutions, last night won the award for Best Market, Trade or Communications Surveillance Solution for its Validus platform at the ninth annual Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence. The firm and its platform have now earned eight honors in the rigorous awards program since 2021.

A member of the independent judging panel said: “Eventus offers the best balance of detailed abuse detection, multi-asset scale, explainable alert automation and material advances over the past twelve months.”

Eventus CEO Cameron Routh said: “Market participants across the Asia-Pacific region face increased scrutiny of market conduct, supervisory controls, algorithmic trading, cross-market manipulation and alert governance. These firms often trade across multiple venues, asset classes, desks and jurisdiction, making it extremely difficult to maintain consistent and robust surveillance for those companies using fragmented or legacy systems. We’re delighted to earn another Regulation Asia Award for solving the challenges encountered by our clients conducting business in the region through a single, configurable surveillance environment.”

Bradley Maclean, Chair of the Awards Committee, Regulation Asia, said: “Surveillance teams need to know why an alert fired. Eventus backed every abuse typology with a clear detection mechanism, and managed false positives with discipline.”

The Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence celebrate financial institutions, technology providers, regulators, policymakers and advisory firms driving progress in compliance, managing risks, fostering resilience and safeguarding market integrity. By addressing the region’s unique regulatory challenges and evolving landscape, the leading firms are “shaping a stronger, more sustainable financial ecosystem for Asia,” Regulation Asia says, and the awards provide a platform to honor those driving innovation and leading efforts to manage risk, enhance resilience and uphold the integrity of Asia’s financial system. The independent judging panel for the Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence included seasoned practitioners at the forefront of regulatory, compliance and policymaking.

Eventus has clients on six continents surveilling multiple asset classes, including 30 active clients in the Asia-Pacific region, ranging from brokerage firms, to proprietary trading firms and digital asset marketplaces. More than half of Eventus’ new global clients have a presence in APAC.

Eventus has earned 18 honors for its work in the APAC region, including Market Surveillance Solution of the Year at the FOW Asia Pacific Awards in September and Best Trade Surveillance Solution at A-Team Group’s Capital Markets Technology Awards APAC. The firm has won 57awards and honors since 2018, including last month’s AI in Capital Markets Award for Best AI Solution for Trade Surveillance, as well as the Risk Technology Award for Trade Surveillance Product of the Year.

About Eventus 

Eventus provides state-of-the-art, at-scale trade surveillance software across all lines of defense. Its powerful, award-winning Validus platform is easy to deploy, customize and operate across equities, options, futures, foreign exchange (FX), fixed income, digital asset and prediction/information markets. Validus is proven in the most complex, high-volume, and real time environments of Eventus’ rapidly growing client base, including tier-1 banks, broker-dealers, futures commission merchants (FCMs), proprietary trading groups, market centers, buy-side institutions, energy and commodity trading firms, and regulators. Clients rely on the platform, coupled with the firm’s responsive support and product development, to overcome their most pressing trade surveillance regulatory challenges. For more, visit www.eventus.com.

 

 

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FULTON, Md., Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — N2K Networks today announced that Authorized Intelligence, the new premier podcast from Rubrik, will join the N2K CyberWire podcast network. Hosted by AI risk management expert Cal Al-Dhubaib, the podcast features conversations with leading voices across the AI ecosystem on how organizations can embrace frontier AI opportunities while navigating an increasingly complex security landscape.

Rubrik launches the Authorized Intelligence podcast featuring conversations with leading voices across the AI ecosystem.

As frontier AI transforms how organizations operate, technology and security leaders must navigate emerging tools while collaborating across increasingly diverse functions. Authorized Intelligence brings listeners unique perspectives from threat researchers, security practitioners, AI builders, and policymakers to share firsthand experiences, challenge assumptions, and explore what works in practice. Through these conversations, the podcast examines the human decisions, collaboration, and shared understanding needed to build resilience in an AI-powered world.

“AI is fundamentally changing how organizations operate, and navigating that change requires learning from the people confronting these challenges, while making the difficult decisions,” said Peter Kilpe, CEO of N2K Networks. “We’re excited to continue our partnership with Rubrik through Authorized Intelligence, connecting our audience with the insights and perspectives shaping AI resilience.”

“Authorized Intelligence podcast is dedicated to security and technology leaders caught between unlocking the value of AI and controlling its risks.” said John Koo, CMO of Rubrik,  “From the AI systems leaders deploy to the attackers looking to use AI against them, Cal taps his decade of expertise in building AI for some of the most regulated industries to uncover a new reality with experts defining cyber resilience in the age of AI.”

The first three episodes of Authorized Intelligence are now available:

Episode 1: Red teaming with frontier models with Nidhi Aggarwal, Chief Product Officer, HackerOneEpisode 2: Solving AI board paralysis with Dominique Shelton Leipzig, CEO, Global Data Innovation and advisor to Fortune 500 boardsEpisode 3: Evaluating the safety and reliability of frontier models with Peter Gostev, AI Capability Lead, Arena.ai

New episodes of Authorized Intelligence air every two weeks on Tuesday. To hear the latest episode, listen and subscribe wherever you get your favorite podcasts or visit the N2K CyberWire website to explore the series.

About Rubrik
Rubrik (RBRK), the Security and AI Operations Company, leads at the intersection of data protection, cyber resilience, and enterprise AI acceleration. Rubrik Security Cloud delivers complete cyber resilience by securing, monitoring, and recovering data, identities, and workloads across clouds. Rubrik Agent Cloud accelerates trusted AI agent deployments at scale by monitoring and auditing agentic actions, enforcing real-time guardrails, fine-tuning for accuracy and undoing agentic mistakes. For more information, please visit www.rubrik.com.

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