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Bastei Lubbe AG Approves Dividend and Highlights Innovation-Driven Growth Strategy
Bastei Lubbe AG's annual general meeting approved a EUR 0.25 per share dividend and emphasized strategic investments in new segments and products to d...

Katjes International Reports 55% Revenue Surge in First Half of 2026, Confirms Full-Year Guidance
Katjes International's strategic acquisitions and investments have driven a 55% revenue increase in H1 2026, positioning the company to meet its ambit...

Tina Jurgens Appointed New Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at Bastei Lubbe AG
Bastei Lubbe AG appoints Tina Jurgens as Chief Marketing and Sales Officer, effective November 1, 2026, to drive digital growth and content marketing.
Wuhan Showcases Culture at Duisburg China Festival, Strengthening Sino-German Ties
Wuhan's participation in the 2026 Duisburg China Festival underscores the deepening cultural exchange between the sister cities, highlighting the impo...

Elmos Semiconductor Completes Supervisory Board Transition with New Elections
Elmos Semiconductor's Extraordinary General Meeting elected Dr. Hans Diekmann and Dr. Christian Klaiber to the Supervisory Board, completing a generat...

ecotel Reports 14.7% Revenue Growth and Improved Earnings in H1 2026
ecotel's first-half 2026 results show strong revenue growth, improved profitability, and positive cash flow, reinforcing its stable business trajector...

Bastei Lubbe Reports Revenue Growth in Q1 2026/2027 Despite Market Challenges
Bastei Lubbe AG increased its Q1 2026/2027 revenues to EUR 24.6 million, driven by strong book sales, while confirming its full-year forecast amid a t...

LR Health & Beauty SE Publishes Final 2025 Annual Report and Continues to Execute Its Strategic Initiatives
LR Health & Beauty SE confirms its preliminary 2025 financial results and outlines its strategic investments in production, logistics, and sales to dr...

Gerresheimer doubles production capacity in China with new plant
Gerresheimer has opened a new state-of-the-art plant in Zhenjiang Dagang, China, doubling its production capacity for glass primary pharmaceutical pac...

Kontron Secures European OEM Customer for 5G Automotive Modules Made in Germany
Kontron wins a contract to supply 5G automotive modules to a leading European car manufacturer, marking a milestone for European digital sovereignty a...

Aumann AG Announces Share Buyback Result with Approximately 6% Allotment Ratio
Aumann AG repurchased 1,291,200 shares in a voluntary buyback, representing about 10% of share capital, with an allotment ratio of approximately 6.07%...

STS Group AG Reports Strong Strategic Progress at Annual General Meeting
STS Group AG held its Annual General Meeting, reporting on its 2025 financial performance and strategic expansion in the U.S. and China, reinforcing i...

Gerresheimer Publishes First Voluntary CSRD-Aligned Sustainability Report, Details 31% CO2e Reduction
Gerresheimer released its first voluntary non-financial report aligned with the CSRD, showing a 31% cut in CO2e emissions and raising its 2030 reducti...

naoo Launches naoo Worlds, a Social Discovery Format Merging Creators, AI, and Local Businesses
naoo AG has launched naoo Worlds, a new product format that integrates creators, AI, maps, and local businesses into a single discovery experience, ai...

Masterflex SE Welcomes J.F. Muller & Sohn as Major Shareholder, Enhancing Stability
Masterflex SE announces a shareholder change where BBC GmbH sells its 6.61% stake 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 Debut
Tivoly Group launches B2B e-commerce platforms for tivoly.com and peugeot-outils-pro.com on Intershop Commerce Platform, delivered with AlephFront, en...

ESPG AG Reports Positive 2025 Annual Result After Financial Reorganisation
ESPG AG's 2025 consolidated financial statements show a turnaround to positive earnings, highlighting the success of its financial restructuring and p...

Immune webs shape reperfusion injury
A new review reveals how neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) drive inflammation and organ damage after blood flow restoration, pointing to novel bio...

Nordex Group Secures Over 197 MW in New Orders from ENOVA and BMR in Germany
Nordex Group receives orders for 30 wind turbines totaling 197 MW from ENOVA and BMR, marking a significant expansion in Germany's wind energy capacit...

Elmos Semiconductor SE Completes Generational Transition on Supervisory Board
Elmos Semiconductor SE announces the upcoming departure of founders Dr. Klaus Weyer and Prof. Dr. Gunter Zimmer, with Dr. Hans Diekmann and Dr. Christ...

Gerresheimer Publishes 2025 Financial Statements, Reveals Revenue Adjustments and Strategic Plans
Gerresheimer's 2025 financial statements show stable revenues of EUR 2.3 billion amid accounting corrections, with plans to sell Centor and refinance ...

DOUGLAS Group Lowers FY2025/26 Guidance Amid Consumer Caution, Shifts Focus to Digital and Pricing
The DOUGLAS Group revises its fiscal year 2025/26 guidance downward due to weaker-than-expected Q3 performance and persistent macroeconomic headwinds,...

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

Masterflex SE Annual General Meeting Approves 11% Higher Dividend as Strategic Milestones Set Stage for Growth
Masterflex SE shareholders approved an 11% dividend increase to EUR 0.30 per share, while the company highlighted major strategic achievements includi...

Elmos Semiconductor SE Promoted to MDAX via Fast Entry
Elmos Semiconductor SE will join the MDAX index on June 22, 2026, reflecting its strong operational performance and investor confidence, which increas...

DOUGLAS Group Reports Q2 Sales Growth but Cuts Profit Guidance Amid Market Shifts
The DOUGLAS Group's sales grew 1.1% in Q2 but profitability declined, leading to adjusted full-year guidance as the premium beauty market faces slower...

AIXTRON SE Raises FY 2026 Guidance on Strong Optoelectronics Demand, Reports Preliminary Q1 Results
AIXTRON SE increased its full-year 2026 revenue and EBIT margin guidance after a 30% year-over-year jump in Q1 order intake, driven by optoelectronics...

FRIWO Meets 2025 Targets, Achieves Significant Earnings Improvement and Strengthened Financial Position
FRIWO reported 2025 revenue of 77.4 million euros within target range, a turnaround to positive EBIT, and an equity ratio jump to over 30% after compl...

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 invites shareholders to the 2026 Annual General Meeting, highlighting its commit...

Henkel Delivers Organic Growth and Profitability Improvement in 2025 Despite Challenges
Henkel reported organic sales growth of 0.9% and an adjusted EBIT margin increase to 14.8% in fiscal 2025, driven by innovation and efficiency, while ...

Masterflex SE Posts Record Earnings for 2025, Meets Forecasts Despite Economic Challenges
Masterflex SE achieved record earnings in 2025 with revenue rising to EUR 102.6 million and operating EBIT up 9.8%, driven by strong performance in me...

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

Instone Group Secures EUR 47.5 Million Syndicated Loan to Fuel Growth and Land Acquisitions
Instone Real Estate Group SE has finalized a new EUR 47.5 million syndicated loan agreement with extension options, bolstering liquidity to capitalize...

paragon Schedules Second Bondholders' Meeting After First Vote Fails to Reach Quorum
paragon GmbH & Co. KGaA will hold a second bondholders' meeting on December 19, 2025, after only 3% participation in the first vote, highlighting chal...
