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Katjes International Revenue Surges 55% in First Half of 2026
Katjes International reports a 55% revenue increase to EUR 256 million in H1 2026, driven by strategic acquisitions, and confirms its full-year guidan...

Tina Jurgens Appointed New Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at Bastei Lubbe AG
Bastei Lubbe AG appoints Tina Jurgens as new Chief Marketing and Sales Officer, effective November 1, 2026, to drive digital growth and content market...
Wuhan Showcases Culture at Duisburg China Festival, Strengthening German-Chinese Ties
Wuhan's participation in the Duisburg China Festival highlights cultural exchange and reinforces the sister-city bond, marking a significant step in W...

Elmos Semiconductor Completes Supervisory Board Transition with New Elections
Elmos Semiconductor's Extraordinary General Meeting elected new supervisory board members and approved the 2026 remuneration system, ensuring continui...

ecotel Reports Stable H1 2026 with Revenue Up 14.7%
ecotel's first-half 2026 results show strong growth in revenue, earnings, and cash flow, reinforcing its stable business trajectory despite a planned ...

Bastei Lubbe Reports Continued Revenue Growth in First Quarter of 2026/2027
Bastei Lubbe AG enters its 2026/2027 financial year with increased revenues and confirmed full-year forecast despite a muted book market, driven by st...

LR Health & Beauty SE Publishes Final 2025 Annual Report and Advances Strategic Initiatives
LR Health & Beauty SE confirms its preliminary 2025 results, reporting a decline in sales and EBITDA due to one-off financing effects, while investing...

Gerresheimer Opens New Plant in Zhenjiang Dagang, Doubling Production Capacity for Injectable Pharma Packaging in China
Gerresheimer has commenced operations at a new, sustainable plant in Zhenjiang Dagang, China, doubling its production capacity for glass primary packa...

Kontron Secures Major European OEM for 5G Automotive Modules, Strengthening European Tech Sovereignty
Kontron wins a contract to supply 150,000 5G automotive modules to a leading European car manufacturer, marking a milestone for European digital sover...

Aumann Completes Share Buyback with 6% Allocation Ratio, Repurchasing 10% of Share Capital
Aumann AG announced the results of its voluntary share buyback offer, repurchasing approximately 10% of its share capital with a 6.07% allocation rati...

STS Group AG Holds Successful Annual General Meeting, Highlights Strategic Expansion
STS Group AG reported strong shareholder representation and confirmed its 2026 outlook, emphasizing expansion in the U.S. and China despite a challeng...

Gerresheimer Publishes First Voluntary Sustainability Report Aligned with CSRD, Achieves 31% CO2e Reduction
Gerresheimer's first CSRD-aligned sustainability report shows a 31% reduction in CO2e emissions and a 54% share of renewable electricity, with a new t...

naoo Launches 'Worlds' to Merge Digital Discovery with Local Business Activation
naoo AG introduces naoo Worlds, a product format integrating creators, AI, maps, and local businesses to drive real-world visits and organic growth th...

Masterflex SE Shareholder Change Strengthens Long-term Anchoring
Masterflex SE announces that BBC GmbH sold its 6.61% stake to J.F. Muller & Sohn, increasing the latter's holding to 29.37%, enhancing shareholder sta...

Tivoly Group Launches Two B2B E-Commerce Platforms on Intershop, Enhancing Self-Service and After-Sales Support
The Tivoly Group, in partnership with Intershop and AlephFront, launched two B2B e-commerce sites—tivoly.com and peugeot-outils-pro.com—to unify digit...

ESPG AG Publishes 2025 Financial Statements with Positive Annual Result and Unqualified Audit Opinion
ESPG AG confirms a positive annual result for 2025, with EBIT of EUR 9.5 million and Group earnings of EUR 2.3 million, marking a turnaround from the ...

Neutrophil Extracellular Traps Emerge as Dual-Edged Swords in Reperfusion Injury
A new review synthesizes evidence that neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) drive organ damage after blood flow restoration, highlighting potential b...

Nordex Group Secures Over 197 MW in New Orders from ENOVA and BMR in Germany
The Nordex Group received orders for 30 wind turbines totaling over 197 MW from ENOVA and BMR in Germany, highlighting continued investment in onshore...

Elmos Semiconductor Announces Supervisory Board Transition with Founders Stepping Down
Elmos Semiconductor SE founders Prof. Dr. Gunter Zimmer and Dr. Klaus Weyer will step down from the Supervisory Board by end of 2026, with Dr. Hans Di...

Gerresheimer Publishes 2025 Annual Report, Reveals Revenue of EUR 2.3 Billion Amid Accounting Revisions and Transformation Efforts
Gerresheimer released its audited 2025 financial statements showing stable revenue growth and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 16.8%, while addressing acc...

DOUGLAS Group Adjusts Fiscal 2025/26 Guidance Amid Challenging Market Conditions
The DOUGLAS Group revises its financial year 2025/26 guidance downward due to weaker-than-expected Q3 performance, citing macroeconomic uncertainties ...

LIMES Schlossklinik Expands Into Italy with Acquisition of Tuscan Estate
LIMES Schlosskliniken AG has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire Villa Boccella in Lucca, Tuscany, to establish a luxury mental health clinic ta...

Masterflex SE Annual General Meeting Approves 11% Higher Dividend, Highlights Strategic Progress
Masterflex SE shareholders approved an 11% higher dividend for 2025, while the company reported record revenue and earnings, and outlined key strategi...

Elmos Semiconductor SE Promoted to MDAX via Fast Entry
Elmos Semiconductor SE will be listed in the MDAX as of June 22, 2026, marking a significant milestone that confirms the company's strong operational ...

DOUGLAS Group Reports Q2 Sales Growth but Adjusts Full-Year Margin Guidance Amid Market Shifts
The DOUGLAS Group grew sales 1.1% in Q2 but saw adjusted EBITDA margin fall to 12.2%, prompting a lowered full-year margin guidance to around 16.0% du...

AIXTRON SE Raises FY 2026 Guidance on Strong Optoelectronics Demand, Reports Preliminary Q1 Figures
AIXTRON SE increased its fiscal year 2026 guidance due to stronger-than-expected optoelectronics equipment demand in Q1 2026, despite lower revenues a...

FRIWO Meets 2025 Targets with Improved Earnings and Strengthened Balance Sheet
FRIWO's preliminary 2025 results show revenue within target, a turnaround to positive EBIT, and an equity ratio jump to over 30% following portfolio r...

tick Trading Software AG Publishes Annual Report and Sets Date for 2026 Annual General Meeting
tick Trading Software AG has released its 2024/2025 Annual Report and announced its 2026 Annual General Meeting scheduled for April 28, 2026, providin...

Henkel Reports Organic Growth in 2025, Increases Profitability Amid Challenges
Henkel achieved organic sales growth of 0.9% and improved adjusted EBIT margin to 14.8% in fiscal 2025, driven by innovation, cost savings, and portfo...

Masterflex SE Reports Record Earnings for 2025, In Line with Forecast
Masterflex SE achieved record earnings in 2025 with revenue up 4.6% to €102.6 million and EBIT rising 9.2%, driven by strong performance in medical te...

GEA Reports Profitable Growth in 2025, Achieves Climate Targets Early, Forecasts Accelerated Revenue Growth in 2026
GEA achieved 6.7% order intake growth, 16.5% EBITDA margin, and met climate targets ahead of schedule in 2025, with guidance for at least 5% organic r...
