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Katjes International Grows by 55% in the First Half of the Year
Katjes International's revenue surged 55% in H1 2026, driven by acquisitions, confirming its full-year guidance.

Tina Jurgens Appointed New Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at Bastei Lubbe AG
Tina Jurgens, former Co-CEO of ZEBRALUTION Group, will join Bastei Lubbe AG as Chief Marketing and Sales Officer on November 1, 2026, bringing digital...
Wuhan Showcases Culture at Duisburg China Festival, Deepening Sino-German Ties
Wuhan's participation in the 2026 Duisburg China Festival highlights cultural exchange and sister-city ties, marking a key step in the city's global c...

Elmos Semiconductor Completes Supervisory Board Transition with New Appointments
Elmos Semiconductor's Extraordinary General Meeting elected new supervisory board members and approved a revised management board remuneration system,...

ecotel Confirms 2026 Outlook as H1 Revenue Rises 14.7% to EUR 65.4 Million
ecotel's first-half 2026 results show strong revenue growth and improved profitability, confirming its full-year guidance despite a planned VAT paymen...

Bastei Lubbe Reports Revenue Growth in Q1 2026/2027 Despite Market Challenges
Bastei Lubbe AG enters its 2026/2027 fiscal year with a 7.5% revenue increase to EUR 24.6 million, driven by strong book sales, while confirming its f...

LR Health & Beauty SE Publishes Final 2025 Annual Report, Confirming Preliminary Results and Advancing Strategic Initiatives
LR Health & Beauty SE's final 2025 annual report confirms sales and EBITDA figures, highlighting the company's strategic investments in production and...

Gerresheimer Doubles Injectable Packaging Capacity in China with New Zhenjiang Dagang Plant
Gerresheimer has started operations at a new plant in Zhenjiang Dagang, China, doubling its production capacity for primary packaging for injectable p...

Kontron Secures European OEM for 5G Automotive Modules Made in Germany
Kontron's first contract with a leading European car manufacturer for its German-made 5G modules marks a step toward European digital sovereignty and ...

Aumann Announces Share Buyback with Allotment Ratio of Approximately 6%
Aumann AG repurchased approximately 10% of its share capital through a voluntary share buyback offer, with an allotment ratio of about 6.07% for accep...

STS Group AG Holds Successful Annual General Meeting, Confirms 2026 Outlook
STS Group AG reported strong shareholder attendance and reaffirmed its strategic growth plans including U.S. and China plant expansions, while confirm...

Gerresheimer Publishes First Voluntary CSRD-Aligned Sustainability Report, Shows 31% CO2e Reduction
Gerresheimer releases its first voluntary sustainability report under the CSRD, detailing a 31% cut in CO2e emissions, 54% renewable electricity, and ...

naoo Launches 'Worlds' Format to Merge Digital Discovery with Real-World Visits
naoo AG introduces naoo Worlds, a new product format that integrates creators, AI, maps, and local businesses to drive real-world consumer visits, sta...

Masterflex SE Strengthens Long-term Shareholder Base as J.F. Muller & Sohn Increases Stake
Masterflex SE announces that BBC GmbH, owned by its CEOs, sold its 6.61% stake to J.F. Muller & Sohn, raising its holding to 29.37%, solidifying a sta...

Tivoly Group Launches Two B2B E-Commerce Platforms on Intershop, Enhancing Customer Self-Service and After-Sales Support
Tivoly Group has gone live with two B2B e-commerce platforms on the Intershop Commerce Platform, unifying digital operations for Tivoly and Peugeot Ou...

ESPG AG Publishes 2025 Consolidated Financial Statements with Positive Annual Result
ESPG AG reports a positive EBIT of EUR 9.5 million and Group earnings of EUR 2.3 million for 2025, marking a turnaround from the previous year's losse...

Neutrophil extracellular traps emerge as key drivers of reperfusion injury across multiple organs
A new review consolidates evidence that neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) play a central role in ischemia-reperfusion injury, highlighting their p...

Nordex Group Secures Orders for Over 197 MW from ENOVA and BMR in Germany
Nordex receives orders for 30 turbines totaling 197 MW from ENOVA and BMR, highlighting continued investment in German wind energy repowering and new ...

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

Gerresheimer Publishes 2025 Annual Report After Accounting Probe, Eyes Debt Refinancing and Centor Sale
Gerresheimer released its audited 2025 financials showing stable revenue of EUR 2.3 billion amid accounting corrections, and outlined plans for debt r...

DOUGLAS Group Adjusts Guidance Amid Market Challenges, Focuses on Digital and Pricing Strategy
The DOUGLAS Group revises its fiscal 2025/26 guidance downward due to weak Q3 performance driven by macroeconomic uncertainty and price-sensitive cons...

LIMES Schlosskliniken Expands into Italy with Tuscany Estate Acquisition
LIMES Schlosskliniken AG signed a preliminary agreement to acquire Villa Boccella in Lucca, Tuscany, to build a mental health clinic targeting interna...

Masterflex SE Annual General Meeting Approves 11% Higher Dividend, Strategic Milestones Lay Foundation for Further Growth
Masterflex SE shareholders approved an 11% dividend increase to EUR 0.30 per share and endorsed strategic progress under the HERO@ZERO strategy, inclu...

Elmos Semiconductor SE Promoted to MDAX via Fast Entry
Elmos Semiconductor SE will join the MDAX index on June 22, 2026, marking a significant milestone that reflects its strong operational performance and...

DOUGLAS Group Reports Q2 Sales Growth but Lowers Profit Guidance Amid Market Challenges
The DOUGLAS Group's Q2 sales rose 1.1% to €949.7 million, but adjusted EBITDA fell 5.1% due to slower premium beauty growth and weak consumer sentimen...

AIXTRON SE Raises FY 2026 Guidance on Strong Optoelectronics Demand
AIXTRON increased its 2026 revenue and EBIT guidance after preliminary Q1 order intake surged 30% year-over-year, driven by over 65% of equipment orde...

FRIWO Meets 2025 Targets, Posts Improved Earnings and Strengthened Balance Sheet
FRIWO AG achieved its 2025 targets with revenue of €77.4 million and a significant improvement in EBIT, while completing a financial restructuring tha...

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 scheduled its annual general meeting for April 28, 2026, providing shareholders ...

Henkel Reports Organic Growth in 2025, Raises Profitability Amid Challenges
Henkel achieved organic sales growth of 0.9% and improved its EBIT margin by 50 basis points to 14.8% in fiscal 2025, despite geopolitical tensions an...

Masterflex Posts Record Earnings in 2025, Meets Forecast Despite Economic Headwinds
Masterflex SE achieved record operating EBITDA and EBIT in 2025, with revenue rising 4.6% to EUR 102.6 million, driven by strong performance in medica...

GEA Reports Profitable Growth and Early Achievement of Climate Targets in 2025, Expects Accelerated Revenue Growth in 2026
GEA's 2025 financial results show strong order intake growth, profitability improvements, and early achievement of climate targets, with expectations ...

Instone Group Secures EUR 47.5 Million Syndicated Loan to Fuel Growth
Instone Real Estate Group has signed a new EUR 47.5 million syndicated loan agreement to strengthen liquidity and support land acquisitions amid a low...
