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

Katjes International Reports 55% Revenue Surge in First Half of 2026
Katjes International's revenue grew by 55% to EUR 256 million in H1 2026, driven by acquisitions like Graze and Missoni, and the company confirms its ...

Tina Jurgens Appointed New Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at Bastei Lubbe AG
Bastei Lubbe AG appoints Tina Jurgens as its new Chief Marketing and Sales Officer, signaling a strategic move to bolster digital expertise and drive ...
Wuhan Takes Cultural Showcase to Duisburg China Festival, Strengthening Sino-German Ties
Wuhan's participation in the Duisburg China Festival highlights cultural exchange and sister-city ties, marking a significant step in Wuhan's global c...

Elmos Semiconductor Completes Supervisory Board Transition with New Elections
Elmos Semiconductor's Extraordinary General Meeting elected new Supervisory Board members, completing a generational transition and ensuring future le...

ecotel Reports Stable H1 2026 Results with Revenue Up 14.7% and Improved Profitability
ecotel's first-half 2026 results show strong revenue growth and improved earnings, reinforcing its strategic focus on high-margin services.

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

LR Health & Beauty SE Publishes Final 2025 Annual Report, Confirms Preliminary Results and Advances Strategic Initiatives
LR Health & Beauty SE's final 2025 annual report confirms sales of EUR 277.1 million and normalized EBITDA of EUR 22.5 million, while the company inve...

Gerresheimer Starts Operations at New Plant in Zhenjiang Dagang, Doubling Capacity for Injectable Pharma Packaging in China
Gerresheimer's new plant in Zhenjiang Dagang, China, doubles production capacity for primary glass packaging for injectable pharmaceuticals, respondin...

Kontron Secures European OEM for 5G Automotive Modules, Bolstering Digital Sovereignty
Kontron wins a contract to supply 5G modules to a leading European car manufacturer, marking a step toward European technological independence and cyb...

Aumann Completes Share Buyback with 6% Allotment Ratio, Repurchasing 10% of Share Capital
Aumann AG repurchased 1,291,200 shares (10% of share capital) via a voluntary public buyback offer, with an allotment ratio of approximately 6.07% for...

STS Group AG Reports Strong Performance and Strategic Progress at Annual General Meeting
STS Group AG held its Annual General Meeting, highlighting financial resilience, U.S. and China plant expansions, and confirming a stable outlook for ...

Gerresheimer Publishes First Voluntary CSRD-Aligned Sustainability Report, Details 31% CO2e Reduction and New 52% Target by 2030
Gerresheimer’s first voluntary non-financial report under the CSRD shows a 31% reduction in CO2e emissions, 54% renewable electricity, and a new valid...

naoo Launches 'Worlds' to Blend Social Media, Local Discovery, and Commerce
naoo AG launches naoo Worlds, a product format combining creators, AI, maps, and local businesses to drive real-world visits, starting with Zurich's '...

Masterflex SE Welcomes J.F. Muller & Sohn as Major Anchor Shareholder
Masterflex SE announces the sale of a 6.61% stake by its CEOs to J.F. Muller & Sohn, strengthening a long-term oriented shareholder base without alter...

Tivoly Group Launches Two B2B Commerce Platforms on Intershop, Enhancing Self-Service and After-Sales Support
Tivoly Group has launched two B2B e-commerce platforms on the Intershop Commerce Platform, unifying digital operations for its Tivoly and Peugeot Outi...

ESPG AG Reports Positive 2025 Annual Results, Confirms Financial Turnaround
ESPG AG published its 2025 consolidated financial statements with an unqualified audit opinion, reporting a positive EBIT of EUR 9.5 million and group...

Neutrophil extracellular traps emerge as key drivers of reperfusion injury across organs, review finds
A new review in Burns & Trauma synthesizes evidence that neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) play a central role in ischemia-reperfusion injury acro...

Nordex Group Secures 197 MW Wind Turbine Orders from ENOVA and BMR in Germany
Nordex Group receives orders for 30 wind turbines totaling over 197 MW from ENOVA and BMR, with projects in three German states and long-term service ...

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

Gerresheimer Publishes 2025 Annual Report Amidst Accounting Revisions, Plans Centor Sale and Refinancing
Gerresheimer releases its audited 2025 financials showing stable revenue of €2.3 billion, addresses accounting irregularities, and outlines plans to s...

DOUGLAS Group Lowers Guidance Amid Consumer Spending Shift, Pivots to Digital and Pricing Strategy
The DOUGLAS Group adjusted its FY 2025/26 guidance downward due to weaker Q3 performance and changed consumer behavior, focusing on reallocating inves...

LIMES Schlosskliniken Expands Into Italy With Villa Boccella Acquisition
LIMES Schlosskliniken AG signs preliminary agreement to acquire Villa Boccella in Tuscany for a new mental health clinic, targeting international clie...

Masterflex SE Shareholders Approve 11% Higher Dividend as Strategic Initiatives Aim for Growth
Masterflex SE's 2026 Annual General Meeting approved a €0.30 per share dividend, up 11%, and highlighted key strategic milestones including a major en...

Elmos Semiconductor SE Promoted to MDAX via Fast Entry
Elmos Semiconductor SE will be listed in the MDAX as of June 22, 2026, following Deutsche Börse's regular index review, marking a significant mileston...

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%, leading to a revised full-year EBITDA margin guidance of around 1...

AIXTRON SE Raises FY 2026 Guidance, Reports Strong Optoelectronics Demand in Q1
AIXTRON SE increased its fiscal year 2026 revenue and EBIT margin guidance after a stronger-than-expected 30% year-over-year order intake growth in Q1...

FRIWO Meets 2025 Targets, Achieves Earnings Turnaround and Strengthened Financial Position
FRIWO reported preliminary 2025 results showing revenue of €77.4 million within target range, a significant EBIT improvement to profit, and an equity ...

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 set its 2026 Annual General Meeting for April 28, 2026, in Dusseldorf, providing...

Henkel Delivers Organic Growth in 2025 and Increases Profitability Through Innovation and Efficiency
Henkel reported organic sales growth of 0.9% in fiscal 2025, improved EBIT margin to 14.8%, and outlined a positive outlook for 2026 with expected sal...
