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Bastei Lubbe AG Approves Dividend and Highlights Growth Strategy at Annual General Meeting
Bastei Lubbe AG's annual general meeting approved a EUR 0.25 per share dividend and emphasized strategic investments in new segments and community mod...

Katjes International Reports 55% Revenue Surge in First Half of 2026
Katjes International's aggressive acquisition strategy, including Graze and Missoni, drove a 55% revenue increase to EUR 256 million in H1 2026, posit...

Bastei Lubbe AG Appoints Tina Jurgens as New Chief Marketing and Sales Officer
Tina Jurgens, a seasoned media executive with expertise in digital business models, will join Bastei Lubbe AG's Executive Board as Chief Marketing and...
Wuhan Showcases Culture at Duisburg China Festival, Strengthening Sino-German Ties
Wuhan's cultural troupes headlined the Duisburg China Festival, marking a significant step in the city's global cultural outreach and underscoring the...

Elmos Semiconductor Completes Supervisory Board Transition with New Appointments
Elmos Semiconductor's extraordinary general meeting elected new supervisory board members, completing a generational transition and ensuring continuit...

ecotel Reports Strong H1 2026 Results with Revenue Up 14.7% and Improved Profitability
ecotel's stable business development in H1 2026 led to higher revenue, EBITDA, and positive free cash flow, confirming its full-year guidance despite ...

Bastei Lubbe Reports Revenue Growth in Q1 2026/2027 Despite Market Challenges
Bastei Lubbe AG's first-quarter revenues rose to EUR 24.6 million, driven by successful book releases, while confirming its full-year forecast amid a ...

LR Health & Beauty SE Finalizes 2025 Annual Report, Confirms Preliminary Results, and Advances Strategic Initiatives
LR Health & Beauty SE publishes its final 2025 annual report, confirming sales of EUR 277.1 million and normalized EBITDA of EUR 22.5 million, while i...

Gerresheimer Doubles Pharmaceutical Packaging Capacity in China with New Zhenjiang Dagang Plant
Gerresheimer has commenced operations at a new, sustainable plant in Zhenjiang Dagang, China, doubling its production capacity for glass primary packa...

Kontron Wins European OEM Contract for 5G Automotive Modules Made in Germany
Kontron has secured a contract to supply approximately 150,000 5G Automotive Network Access Devices to a leading European car manufacturer, marking a ...

Aumann Completes Share Buyback, Repurchasing 10% of Share Capital
Aumann AG announced the results of its voluntary public share buyback offer, repurchasing 1,291,200 shares at an allotment ratio of approximately 6%, ...

STS Group AG Holds Successful Annual General Meeting, Reports Strong Performance and Strategic Progress
STS Group AG's Annual General Meeting highlighted the company's financial resilience, expansion in the US and China, and confirmed a positive outlook ...

Gerresheimer Publishes First Voluntary CSDR-Aligned Sustainability Report, Reports 31% CO2e Reduction
Gerresheimer's first voluntary sustainability report aligned with the CSRD shows a 31% reduction in CO2e emissions, 54% renewable electricity, and a 6...

naoo Launches naoo Worlds, a New Product Format Combining Creators, AI, Maps, and Local Businesses
naoo AG launches naoo Worlds, a product format that integrates creators, AI, maps, and local businesses to drive real-world visits, starting with a Zu...

Masterflex SE Strengthens Long-term Shareholder Base as J.F. Muller & Sohn Increases Stake to 29.37%
Masterflex SE announces that BBC GmbH sold its 6.61% stake to J.F. Muller & Sohn, which now holds 29.37%, solidifying a stable, long-term oriented sha...

Tivoly Group Launches Two B2B Commerce Platforms on Intershop, Enhancing Self-Service and After-Sales Support
Tivoly Group goes live with two B2B e-commerce platforms built on Intershop Commerce Platform, delivering unified digital experiences with enhanced se...

ESPG AG Reports Strong Turnaround with Positive 2025 Annual Results After Financial Reorganisation
European Science Park Group (ESPG AG) published its 2025 consolidated financial statements, showing a positive EBIT of EUR 9.5 million and group earni...

Neutrophil extracellular traps identified as key drivers of reperfusion injury across organs
A new review synthesizes evidence that neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) play a central role in ischemia-reperfusion injury, offering potential bi...

Nordex Group Secures Over 197 MW in New Orders from ENOVA and BMR in Germany
The Nordex Group has received orders for 30 wind turbines totaling more than 197 MW from ENOVA and BMR, with projects in three German states, highligh...

Elmos Semiconductor SE Announces Generational Transition on Supervisory Board
Elmos Semiconductor SE founders Prof. Dr. Gunter Zimmer and Dr. Klaus Weyer will step down by end of 2026, with Dr. Hans Diekmann and Dr. Christian Kl...

Gerresheimer Publishes 2025 Annual Report with Revenue of EUR 2.3 Billion and Adjusted EBITDA of EUR 384 Million After Completing Internal Investigations
Gerresheimer released its audited 2025 financial statements after investigations into accounting practices, showing stable organic revenue growth and ...

DOUGLAS Group Lowers FY 2025/26 Guidance Amid Shifting Consumer Behavior, Focuses on Strategic Priorities
The DOUGLAS Group adjusts its financial year 2025/26 guidance downward due to macroeconomic pressures and price-sensitive consumers, while reallocatin...

LIMES Schlosskliniken to Open Mental Health Clinic in Tuscany, Expanding into Italy
LIMES Schlosskliniken AG has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire Villa Boccella in Lucca, Tuscany, to develop a luxury mental health clinic for ...

Masterflex SE Annual General Meeting Approves 11% Higher Dividend as Strategic Milestones Set Stage for Continued Growth
Masterflex SE's 2026 Annual General Meeting approved an 11% dividend increase to EUR 0.30 per share, while management highlighted key strategic achiev...

Elmos Semiconductor SE Promoted to MDAX via Fast Entry
Elmos Semiconductor SE announced its promotion to the MDAX index, ranking among Germany's 50 largest mid-cap companies, reflecting strong operational ...

DOUGLAS Group Reports Q2 Sales Growth, Lowers Margin Guidance Amid Market Shifts
DOUGLAS Group's Q2 sales rose 1.1% to €949.7 million, but adjusted EBITDA fell 5.1% due to weaker consumer sentiment and market normalization, prompti...

AIXTRON SE Lifts FY 2026 Outlook on Strong Optoelectronics Demand
AIXTRON SE raised its fiscal 2026 revenue and EBIT margin guidance after reporting a 30% year-over-year increase in preliminary Q1 order intake, drive...

FRIWO Meets 2025 Targets, Achieves Profitability and Strengthens Balance Sheet
FRIWO reported a turnaround to profitability in 2025, with revenue of €77.4 million within target, improved EBIT, and an equity ratio jump to over 30%...

tick Trading Software AG Publishes 2024/2025 Annual Report and Announces 2026 Annual General Meeting
tick Trading Software AG has released its 2024/2025 Annual Report and scheduled its 2026 Annual General Meeting for April 28, 2026, in Dusseldorf, wit...

Henkel Reports Organic Growth and Profitability Improvement in 2025, Outlines 2026 Outlook
Henkel achieved organic sales growth of 0.9% and improved its EBIT margin by 50 basis points to 14.8% in fiscal 2025, despite challenging geopolitical...

Masterflex Posts Record Earnings for 2025, Meets Forecast with Revenue of EUR 102.6 Million
Masterflex SE achieved record earnings in 2025, with operating EBIT up 9.8% to EUR 14.0 million, driven by strong performance in medical technology an...

GEA Reports Profitable Growth in 2025, Achieves Climate Targets Ahead of Schedule and Expects Accelerated Revenue Growth in 2026
GEA achieved significant growth and profitability gains in fiscal 2025, meeting climate goals early, and forecasts organic revenue growth of at least ...
