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Katjes International Surges 55% in H1 2026, Bolstered by Strategic Acquisitions
Katjes International's revenue jumped 55% to EUR 256 million in the first half of 2026, driven by acquisitions like Graze and Missoni, with full-year ...

Tina Jurgens Appointed New Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at Bastei Lubbe AG
Tina Jurgens, formerly Co-CEO of ZEBRALUTION Group, will join Bastei Lubbe AG as Chief Marketing and Sales Officer on November 1, 2026, bringing her d...
Wuhan Takes Center Stage at Duisburg China Festival, Strengthening Sino-German Ties
Wuhan's cultural showcase at the Duisburg China Festival underscores the enduring sister-city bond and the importance of grassroots cultural exchange ...

Elmos Semiconductor Completes Supervisory Board Transition with New Elections
Elmos Semiconductor's Extraordinary General Meeting elected new Supervisory Board members and approved the 2026 remuneration system, marking a generat...

ecotel Reports Stable H1 2026 Results with Revenue Up 14.7%
ecotel's first-half 2026 results show improved revenue, earnings, and cash flow, with a strategic focus on higher-margin services and a solid financia...

Bastei Lubbe Starts Fiscal 2026/2027 with Continued Revenue Growth
Bastei Lubbe AG reports a 4.5% increase in Q1 revenues to EUR 24.6 million, driven by strong book sales, and confirms its full-year forecast despite m...

LR Health & Beauty SE Confirms 2025 Results and Advances Strategic Initiatives
LR Health & Beauty SE's final 2025 annual report confirms sales and EBITDA, while the company invests over €2 million in a new production line to cent...

Gerresheimer Opens New Plant in China, Doubling Capacity for Injectable Pharma Packaging
Gerresheimer has commenced operations at a new state-of-the-art plant in Zhenjiang Dagang, China, doubling its production capacity for primary packagi...

Kontron Secures 5G Module Deal with European Automaker, Strengthening Regional Supply Chains
Kontron AG has secured a contract to supply approximately 150,000 5G automotive modules to a leading European OEM, marking a milestone for European te...

Aumann Completes Share Buyback with 6% Allotment Ratio, Repurchasing 10% of Share Capital
Aumann AG announces the results of its voluntary public share buyback offer, repurchasing 1,291,200 shares at an allotment ratio of approximately 6.07...

STS Group AG Holds Successful Annual General Meeting, Highlights Strategic Expansion and Financial Resilience
At its Annual General Meeting, STS Group AG reported strong financial performance and strategic progress, including expansion in the U.S. and China, w...

Gerresheimer Publishes First Voluntary CSRD-Aligned Sustainability Report, Reveals 31% CO2e Reduction
Gerresheimer's first voluntary CSRD-aligned sustainability report for 2025 shows a 31% reduction in scope 1 and 2 CO2e emissions, 54% renewable electr...

naoo Launches 'Worlds' Format, Merging Social Media with Local Discovery
naoo AG introduces naoo Worlds, a product format combining creators, AI, maps, and local businesses to drive real-world visits, starting with 'Fresh &...

Masterflex SE Announces Change in Shareholder Structure, Strengthening Long-term Oriented Base
Masterflex SE reports that BBC GmbH sold its 6.61% stake to J.F. Muller & Sohn AG, increasing its holding to 29.37% and reinforcing stability without ...

Tivoly Group Launches Two B2B E-Commerce Platforms on Intershop, Enhancing Self-Service and After-Sales Support
Tivoly Group has launched two B2B e-commerce platforms, tivoly.com and peugeot-outils-pro.com, built on the Intershop Commerce Platform with integrati...

ESPG AG Publishes 2025 Financials, Reports Positive Annual Result After Restructuring
ESPG AG's 2025 consolidated financial statements show a return to profitability with EUR 2.3 million group earnings, signaling successful financial re...

Neutrophil Extracellular Traps Drive Reperfusion Injury Across Multiple Organs, Review Finds
A new review highlights neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) as central mediators of ischemia-reperfusion injury, offering insights into organ-specif...

Nordex Group Secures Over 197 MW in New Orders from ENOVA and BMR for German Wind Projects
The Nordex Group has received orders totaling more than 197 MW from ENOVA and BMR energy solutions for the supply and installation of 30 wind turbines...

Elmos Semiconductor SE Announces Supervisory Board Generational Transition
Elmos Semiconductor SE is completing its generational transition with founders stepping down and new members elected, ensuring continued expertise in ...

Gerresheimer Publishes 2025 Financial Results, Reveals Accounting Issues and Transformation Plans
Gerresheimer released its audited 2025 financial statements showing stable revenue of EUR 2.3 billion and adjusted EBITDA of EUR 384 million, while di...

DOUGLAS Group Adjusts Guidance Amid Market Challenges, Shifts Focus to Strategic Priorities
The DOUGLAS Group revises its financial year 2025/26 guidance downward due to weaker Q3 performance caused by macroeconomic uncertainties and price-se...

LIMES Schlossklinik Acquires Estate in Tuscany for New Mental Health Clinic
LIMES Schlosskliniken AG has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire Villa Boccella in Lucca, Tuscany, to build a mental health clinic targeting int...

Masterflex SE Annual General Meeting Approves 11% Higher Dividend as Strategic Milestones Support Growth
Masterflex SE shareholders approved an 11% dividend increase to EUR 0.30 per share, while the company highlighted record revenues, a major engineering...

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 significant milestone that confirms the company's strong operational ...

DOUGLAS Group Reports Q2 Sales Growth, Lowers Profitability Guidance Amid Market Challenges
DOUGLAS Group grew Q2 sales by 1.1% to €949.7 million but saw adjusted EBITDA margin drop to 12.2%, leading to revised full-year guidance with lower p...

AIXTRON SE Lifts 2026 Guidance on Strong Optoelectronics Demand, Reports Preliminary Q1 Figures
AIXTRON SE raised its 2026 revenue and EBIT margin guidance after a 30% year-over-year increase in Q1 order intake driven by optoelectronics, despite ...

FRIWO Meets 2025 Targets, Achieves Profitability and Strengthens Balance Sheet
FRIWO reports 2025 revenue of 77.4 million euros within target, a positive EBIT, and an equity ratio above 30% after completing a portfolio restructur...

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

Henkel Reports Organic Growth and Margin Improvement in 2025, Announces Acquisitions and 2026 Outlook
Henkel achieved 0.9% organic sales growth and improved EBIT margin by 50 basis points to 14.8% in 2025, despite geopolitical challenges, and expects f...

Masterflex SE Reports Record Earnings for 2025, Aligns with Forecast
Masterflex SE achieved record operating EBITDA and EBIT in 2025 despite economic challenges, driven by strong performance in medical technology and a ...

GEA Reports Profitable Growth in 2025, Achieves Climate Targets Early, Expects Accelerated Revenue Growth in 2026
GEA's 2025 financial results show strong order intake and profitability gains, with climate targets met ahead of schedule, and the company forecasts a...
