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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 dividend of EUR 0.25 per share and emphasized strategic investments in new segments and products t...

Katjes International Reports 55% Revenue Surge in H1 2026, Bolstered by Graze and Missoni Deals
Katjes International's first-half revenue jumped 55% to EUR 256 million, driven by strategic acquisitions, and the company confirms its full-year guid...

Tina Jurgens Appointed New Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at Bastei Lubbe AG
Bastei Lubbe AG names digital media expert Tina Jurgens as its new Chief Marketing and Sales Officer, a strategic move to bolster its digital transfor...
Wuhan's Cultural Showcase at Duisburg China Festival Strengthens Sino-German Ties
Wuhan's participation in the 2026 Duisburg China Festival highlights cultural exchange and the enduring sister-city relationship between Wuhan and Dui...

Elmos Semiconductor Completes Supervisory Board Transition with New Elections
Elmos Semiconductor's extraordinary general meeting elected new supervisory board members and approved a revised remuneration system, ensuring continu...

ecotel Reports Stable First Half of 2026 with Revenue Growth and Improved Earnings
ecotel's first half of 2026 results show a 14.7% revenue increase, improved EBITDA and EBIT, and positive free cash flow, confirming its full-year gui...

Bastei Lubbe Reports Revenue Growth in First Quarter of 2026/2027 Despite Muted Book Market
Bastei Lubbe AG's first-quarter revenues rose to EUR 24.6 million, driven by strong book sales, and the company confirms its full-year forecast.

LR Health & Beauty SE Publishes Final 2025 Annual Report and Continues to Execute Its Strategic Initiatives
LR Health & Beauty SE confirms preliminary FY 2025 results and outlines strategic investments in production to drive future growth.

Gerresheimer Doubles Production Capacity for Injectable Pharma Packaging in China with New Plant in Zhenjiang Dagang
Gerresheimer starts operations at a new, sustainable plant in Zhenjiang Dagang, China, doubling its capacity for glass primary packaging for injectabl...

Kontron Secures Major European OEM Contract for 5G Automotive Modules, Boosting European Digital Sovereignty
Kontron has won a contract to supply 150,000 5G automotive modules to a leading European car manufacturer, marking a milestone for European technologi...

Aumann AG Completes Share Buyback with 6% Allotment Ratio
Aumann AG repurchased 1,291,200 shares, representing 10% of its share capital, through a voluntary public buyback offer with an allotment ratio of app...

STS Group AG Holds Successful Annual General Meeting, Highlights Strategic Growth and Financial Resilience
STS Group AG's Annual General Meeting confirmed strategic progress including U.S. plant expansion and new China plant, with 79.12% capital representat...

Gerresheimer Publishes First Voluntary CSRD-Aligned Sustainability Report, Achieving 31% CO2e Reduction
Gerresheimer's first CSRD-aligned non-financial report reveals a 31% cut in CO2e emissions, 54% renewable electricity, and a 63% improvement in safety...

naoo Launches Worlds, a New Product Format Merging Creators, AI, and Local Businesses
naoo AG introduces naoo Worlds, a globally unique product format that integrates creators, AI, maps, and local businesses to drive real-world visits, ...

Masterflex SE Strengthens Long-term Shareholder Base as BBC GmbH Sells Stake to J.F. Muller & Sohn
Masterflex SE announces the sale of a 6.61% stake by BBC GmbH, held by its CEOs, to J.F. Muller & Sohn, increasing the latter's holding to 29.37% and ...

Tivoly Group Launches Two B2B Commerce Platforms on Intershop, Marking AlephFront's Debut
Tivoly Group launches two B2B e-commerce platforms on Intershop Commerce Platform, enhancing self-service and after-sales support, while AlephFront de...

ESPG AG Reports Positive Annual Result for 2025, Confirms Financial Recovery
ESPG AG's 2025 consolidated financial statements show a strong turnaround with EBIT of EUR 9.5 million and Group earnings of EUR 2.3 million, highligh...

Neutrophil Extracellular Traps Emerge as Key Drivers of Reperfusion Injury Across Organs
A new review systematically examines how neutrophils and their extracellular traps (NETs) contribute to ischemia-reperfusion injury across multiple or...

Nordex Group Secures 197 MW in New Orders from ENOVA and BMR for German Wind Projects
The Nordex Group received orders for 30 wind turbines totaling over 197 MW from ENOVA and BMR energy solutions, highlighting continued investment in G...

Elmos Semiconductor SE Completes Generational Transition on Supervisory Board
Elmos Semiconductor SE announces the departure of founders Dr. Klaus Weyer and Prof. Dr. Gunter Zimmer from the Supervisory Board by end of 2026, with...

Gerresheimer Publishes 2025 Financial Statements, Reveals Accounting Issues and Restructuring
Gerresheimer's 2025 annual report shows stable revenue amid challenges, including accounting corrections, impairments, and a planned sale of Centor, w...

DOUGLAS Group Lowers Guidance Amid Macroeconomic Headwinds, Shifts Focus to Digital and Pricing
The DOUGLAS Group revises its 2025/26 guidance downward due to weak Q3 performance driven by macroeconomic uncertainties and price-sensitive consumers...

LIMES Schlossklinik Expands Into Italy with Planned Luxury Mental Health Clinic in Tuscany
LIMES Schlosskliniken AG has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire Villa Boccella estate in Lucca, Tuscany, to develop a high-end mental health cl...

Masterflex SE Annual General Meeting Approves 11% Higher Dividend; Strategic Milestones Lay Foundation for Further Growth
Masterflex SE shareholders approved an 11% higher dividend and endorsed strategic milestones including a major engineering contract, cleanroom expansi...

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 milestone that reflects its strong operational performance and increa...

DOUGLAS Group Reports Q2 Sales Growth but Lowers Profitability Guidance Amid Market Challenges
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 consumer uncertainty, prom...

AIXTRON SE Raises FY 2026 Guidance on Strong Optoelectronics Demand
AIXTRON SE increased its 2026 revenue and EBIT margin guidance after reporting a 30% year-over-year jump in Q1 order intake, driven by stronger-than-e...

FRIWO Achieves 2025 Targets, Returns to Profitability with Strengthened Balance Sheet
FRIWO reports 2025 revenue of €77.4 million within target range, a positive EBIT, and an equity ratio above 30% after completing portfolio restructuri...

tick Trading Software AG Publishes 2024/2025 Annual Report, Announces 2026 Annual General Meeting
tick Trading Software AG has released its annual report and invited shareholders to the upcoming annual general meeting, highlighting continued transp...

Henkel Reports Organic Growth and Margin Improvement in Fiscal 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 a challenging macroecono...

Masterflex Reports Record Earnings for 2025, In Line with Forecast
Masterflex SE achieved record earnings in 2025 with revenue of EUR 102.6 million and EBIT of EUR 13.7 million, driven by strong performance in medical...

GEA Reports Profitable Growth in 2025, Achieves Climate Targets Early, Expects Accelerated Revenue Growth in 2026
GEA announces strong 2025 financial results with increased order intake, profitability gains, early achievement of climate targets, and an optimistic ...
