The Platform Group Completes Conversion to KGaA Structure, Enhancing Strategic Flexibility

The conversion of The Platform Group AG into a German partnership limited by shares (Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien, KGaA) became effective on December 15, 2025, upon registration with the Commercial Register at the Local Court of Dusseldorf. The company now operates under the name The Platform Group SE & Co. KGaA (TPG). This structural change follows approval by the Annual General Meeting on August 25, 2025, where 99% of votes cast supported the conversion.

All shareholders of the former The Platform Group AG have become limited partners (shareholders) of The Platform Group SE & Co. KGaA. Management and representation of the company are now carried out by The Platform Group Management SE as the general partner. According to the company, the conversion strengthens its long-term strategic orientation, enhances international operational flexibility, and ensures a stable ownership structure while maintaining a consistent share structure. The legal and economic identity of the company remains unchanged, as outlined in an ad-hoc announcement dated May 30, 2025, available at https://www.newmediawire.com. Shareholders' stakes in the company are unaffected, with each holding the same number of shares in SE & Co. KGaA as before the change.

In parallel with the conversion, the company's bearer shares were converted into registered shares. This step supports The Platform Group's objective of fostering an active and constructive dialogue with its shareholders and represents a logical continuation of the conversion process and the new articles of association. As part of this transition, the company's securities identification number (WKN) and ISIN were technically updated. The shares are expected to trade under the new WKN A40ZW8 and ISIN DE000A40ZW88 from January 2026 onward, while the trading symbol "TPG" remains unchanged. Custodian banks will automatically implement these changes, requiring no action from shareholders.

The Platform Group SE & Co. KGaA is a software company active in 26 industries with its own platform solutions, serving both B2B and B2C customers in sectors including furniture retail, machinery retail, dental technology, and luxury fashion. The group operates from 19 locations across Europe, with headquarters in Dusseldorf. In 2024, the company reported sales of EUR 525 million and an adjusted operating result (EBITDA) of EUR 33 million. Further corporate information can be found at https://corporate.the-platform-group.com.

The conversion to a KGaA structure represents a significant corporate governance milestone with implications for the European technology and software sector. This legal form, which combines elements of a partnership and a stock corporation, is relatively rare among publicly traded companies and may offer greater flexibility in management and operational decisions compared to a traditional AG structure. For investors, the transition to registered shares enhances transparency and shareholder engagement, potentially leading to more stable long-term investment relationships. The unchanged shareholder equity and automatic handling of technical changes by custodian banks minimize disruption, while the maintained trading symbol provides continuity in market recognition. This move could position The Platform Group more competitively in international markets, particularly as it expands its platform solutions across diverse industries. The company's robust 2024 financial performance, with EUR 525 million in sales, underscores the strategic importance of this structural evolution in supporting future growth and operational efficiency.