PRATTELN (dpa-AFX) - Swiss media group Highlight Communications is examining strategic options regarding the Sport1 media group. This is to be sold possibly, the company announced on Tuesday evening.

The Board of Directors of Highlight Communications is therefore currently taking a closer look at various options. To this end, it decided on Tuesday to initiate a structured process regarding a possible sale.

However, a decision as to whether, when and to what extent such a sale will take place has not yet been made. Rather, all strategic options remain open, the statement said.

According to the release, the Sport1 Medien Group is bundled under Ismaninger Sport1 Medien AG, a subsidiary of Highlight Communications./kw//AWP/men