• Bastei Lübbe’s first-half 2026/2027 net profit fell 39% to EUR 2.4 million, while revenue declined to EUR 55.2 million.
• Operating cash outflow widened to EUR 6.43 million, while prepaid author royalties rose to EUR 29.2 million.
• For 2026/2027, management cut its revenue forecast to EUR 114–118 million and its EBIT outlook to EUR 9–11 million.

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