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Katjes International Revenue Surges 55% in H1 2026, Driven by Acquisitions
Katjes International's first-half revenue jumped 55% to EUR 256 million, fueled by strategic acquisitions like Graze and Missoni, with the company rea...

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, effective November 1, 2026, signaling a strategic move to bolster ...
Wuhan's Cultural Showcase at Duisburg China Festival Strengthens Sino-German Ties
Wuhan's participation in the Duisburg China Festival highlights the deepening cultural exchange between China and Germany, reinforcing the sister-city...

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

ecotel Continues Stable Growth in H1 2026 with Revenue Up 14.7%
ecotel's stable business development in the first half of 2026, with increased revenue, earnings, and cash flow, highlights its resilience in the Germ...

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

LR Health & Beauty SE Finalizes 2025 Annual Report, Confirms Preliminary Figures and Advances Strategic Initiatives
LR Health & Beauty SE published its final 2025 annual report, confirming sales of EUR 277.1 million and normalized EBITDA of EUR 22.5 million, while i...

Gerresheimer Doubles Injectable Packaging Capacity in China with New Zhenjiang Plant
Gerresheimer has opened a new plant in Zhenjiang Dagang, China, doubling its production capacity for glass primary packaging for injectable pharmaceut...

Kontron Secures Major European OEM for 5G Automotive Modules, Bolstering 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 Rate
Aumann AG repurchased 1,291,200 shares at an allocation rate of about 6%, reducing share capital by 10%.

STS Group AG Holds Successful Annual General Meeting, Reports Strategic Progress
STS Group AG held its Annual General Meeting with 79.12% capital representation, highlighting financial resilience, U.S. plant expansion, and a new pl...

Gerresheimer Publishes First Voluntary CSRD-Aligned Sustainability Report, Targets 52% CO2e Reduction by 2030
Gerresheimer released its first audited non-financial report under CSRD, showing 31% CO2e reduction and raising its 2030 target to 52%, with SBTi vali...

naoo Launches Worlds: A New Social Discovery Format Merging Creators, AI, and Local Businesses
naoo AG launches naoo Worlds, a unique product format that integrates creators, AI, maps, and local businesses into a single discovery experience, aim...

Masterflex SE Shareholder Structure Strengthens with Increased Stake by J.F. Muller & Sohn
Masterflex SE announces the sale of a 6.61% stake by its CEOs to J.F. Muller & Sohn, increasing the latter's holding to 29.37% and reinforcing a long-...

Tivoly Group Launches Two B2B Commerce Platforms on Intershop, Marking AlephFront's Debut
Tivoly Group's launch of two B2B e-commerce platforms on the Intershop Commerce Platform, with integration by AlephFront, modernizes customer journeys...

ESPG AG Posts Positive 2025 Annual Result After Financial Reorganisation
ESPG AG's 2025 consolidated financial statements confirm a positive annual result with EBIT of EUR 9.5 million and Group earnings of EUR 2.3 million, ...

Neutrophil extracellular traps emerge as key drivers of reperfusion injury across multiple organs
A new review reveals that neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) play a central role in ischaemia–reperfusion injury, offering potential biomarkers and...

Nordex Group Secures 197 MW in German Wind Projects with ENOVA and BMR
Nordex Group received orders for 30 wind turbines totaling over 197 MW from ENOVA and BMR in Germany, including repowering projects and long-term serv...

Elmos Semiconductor SE Appoints New Supervisory Board Members as Founders Step Down
Elmos Semiconductor SE announced the generational transition on its Supervisory Board, with founders Prof. Dr. Gunter Zimmer and Dr. Klaus Weyer stepp...

Gerresheimer Reports Stable Revenue Amid Accounting Probe, Plans Centor Sale and Refinancing
Gerresheimer published its audited 2025 annual report showing flat organic growth and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 16.8%, while advancing the sale of ...

DOUGLAS Group Adjusts FY 2025/26 Guidance Amid Market Headwinds, Focuses on Strategic Priorities
The DOUGLAS Group revises its full-year guidance downward due to weaker Q3 performance driven by macroeconomic uncertainties and price-sensitive consu...

LIMES Schlossklinik Expands Into Italy with Villa Boccella Acquisition
LIMES Schlosskliniken AG has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire Villa Boccella in Tuscany, planning to open a mental health clinic by early sum...

Masterflex SE Annual General Meeting Approves 11% Higher Dividend, Strategic Milestones Set Stage for Growth
Masterflex SE's shareholders approved an 11% dividend increase to EUR 0.30 per share, and the company highlighted strategic progress including a major...

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

DOUGLAS Group Reports Q2 Sales Growth but Lowers Profitability Guidance Amid Market Shifts
Europe's leading premium beauty retailer DOUGLAS Group saw Q2 sales rise 1.1% to €949.7 million but adjusted EBITDA margin fell to 12.2%, leading to a...

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

FRIWO Achieves 2025 Targets with Improved Earnings and Strengthened Financial Position
FRIWO reports a successful 2025 transformation year, meeting revenue targets, achieving positive EBIT, and boosting equity ratio to over 30% through p...

tick Trading Software AG Publishes Annual Report and Announces 2026 Annual General Meeting
tick Trading Software AG has released its 2024/2025 Annual Report and invites shareholders to the Annual General Meeting on April 28, 2026, highlighti...

Henkel Reports Organic Growth and Profitability Improvement in 2025, Outlines 2026 Outlook
Henkel's 2025 results show organic sales growth of 0.9% and a 50 basis point EBIT margin improvement to 14.8%, driven by innovation and cost efficienc...

Masterflex Posts Record Earnings for 2025, Meets Forecast with Revenue of EUR 102.6 Million
Masterflex SE achieved record operating EBITDA and EBIT in 2025, driven by strong performance in its US subgroup and medical technology division, whil...

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, profitability gains, and early achievement of climate targets, with guidance for at least 5% or...
