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AIXTRON Q3 2026 Preliminary Results: Order Intake and Operating Profitability Significantly Exceed Market Expectations
AIXTRON SE reported preliminary Q3 2026 results with order intake and profitability significantly exceeding market expectations, driven by strong dema...

Gerresheimer Earns EcoVadis Gold Again, Improves Score to 82
Gerresheimer has once again been awarded Gold by EcoVadis, raising its sustainability score to 82 out of 100 and placing it among the top 5% of all ra...

Jean-Marc Bellaiche to Succeed Sander van der Laan as CEO of DOUGLAS Group
The DOUGLAS Group has appointed Jean-Marc Bellaiche as its new CEO effective November 1, 2026, succeeding Sander van der Laan, who is retiring after f...

The Platform Group to Sell BEVMAQ Majority Stake to German Investors
The Platform Group has agreed to sell its majority stake in BEVMAQ GmbH, a global beverage machinery platform, to a group of German investors, with cl...

q.beyond Completes Oversubscribed Share Buyback, Repurchasing 10% of Shares
q.beyond AG has successfully completed a share buyback offer that was significantly oversubscribed, repurchasing approximately 10% of its shares for a...

Elmos Secures Additional Wafer Capacity in Dortmund to Strengthen Supply Chain
Elmos Semiconductor SE extends its supply agreement for the Dortmund wafer fab, securing significantly increased capacity until at least 2028 to meet ...

Bastei Lubbe AG Approves Dividend and Highlights Growth Strategy at Annual General Meeting
Bastei Lubbe AG's annual general meeting approved a dividend of EUR 0.25 per share and showcased strategic investments in new segments and products to...

Katjes International Reports 55% Revenue Surge in H1 2026, Confirms Full-Year Guidance
Katjes International's first-half 2026 results show a 55% revenue increase to EUR 256 million, driven by acquisitions like Graze and Missoni, with con...

Tina Jurgens Named Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at Bastei Lubbe AG
Bastei Lubbe AG appoints Tina Jurgens to its Executive Board, aiming to strengthen digital and content marketing strategies.
Wuhan Showcases Culture at Duisburg China Festival, Strengthening Sino-German Ties
The 2026 Duisburg China Festival opened with a cultural showcase from Wuhan, highlighting the sister-city bond and fostering people-to-people exchange...

Elmos Semiconductor Shareholders Approve Supervisory Board Transition and New Remuneration System
Elmos Semiconductor SE's Extraordinary General Meeting elected new Supervisory Board members and approved a revised remuneration system, completing a ...

ecotel Reports 14.7% Revenue Growth and Improved Earnings in H1 2026
ecotel communication ag announced a 14.7% increase in group revenue to EUR 65.4 million for the first half of 2026, with improved EBITDA, EBIT, and po...

Bastei Lubbe Reports Revenue Growth in Q1 2026/2027 Despite Market Challenges
Bastei Lubbe AG enters its 2026/2027 fiscal year with increased revenues, driven by strong book sales, while confirming its full-year forecast.

LR Health & Beauty SE Confirms 2025 Results and Advances Strategic Initiatives
LR Health & Beauty SE publishes its final 2025 annual report, confirming sales and EBITDA figures, and outlines investments in production and strategi...

Gerresheimer Doubles Production Capacity for Injectable Pharma Packaging in China with New Plant in Zhenjiang Dagang
Gerresheimer has started operations at a new, sustainable plant in Zhenjiang Dagang, China, doubling its production capacity for glass primary pharmac...

Kontron Secures Major European Automotive Customer for 5G Modules Made in Germany
Kontron has won a contract to supply 150,000 5G automotive modules to a leading European car manufacturer, marking a milestone for European technologi...

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

STS Group AG Holds Successful Annual General Meeting, Reports Strong Performance and Strategic Growth
STS Group AG's Annual General Meeting highlighted the company's resilience, strategic expansion in the US and China, and confirmed a positive outlook ...

Gerresheimer Publishes First CSRD-Aligned Sustainability Report, Reports 31% CO2e Reduction
Gerresheimer released its first voluntary non-financial report aligned with the CSRD, detailing a 31% reduction in CO2e emissions, 54% renewable elect...

naoo AG Launches 'Worlds' Format Integrating Creators, AI, and Local Businesses
naoo AG introduces naoo Worlds, a new product format combining creators, artificial intelligence, maps, and local businesses into a single discovery e...

Masterflex SE shareholder base strengthened as J.F. Muller & Sohn increases stake to 29.37%
Masterflex SE announces that BBC GmbH sold its 6.61% stake to J.F. Muller & Sohn, which now holds 29.37%, enhancing long-term shareholder stability wi...

Tivoly Group Launches Two B2B Commerce Platforms on Intershop, Debuts AlephFront Subsidiary
Tivoly Group has launched two B2B e-commerce platforms for tivoly.com and peugeot-outils-pro.com on the Intershop Commerce Platform, implemented with ...

ESPG AG Reports Strong Turnaround with Positive Annual Result for 2025
ESPG AG published its 2025 consolidated financial statements showing a significant turnaround with positive EBIT and Group earnings, reflecting succes...

Neutrophil Extracellular Traps Drive Organ Damage After Blood Flow Restoration, Review Finds
A new review reveals that neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) play a central role in ischaemia–reperfusion injury across multiple organs, offering p...

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

Elmos Semiconductor SE Announces Generational Transition on Supervisory Board
Elmos Semiconductor SE is completing its generational transition on the Supervisory Board, with founders Prof. Dr. Gunter Zimmer and Dr. Klaus Weyer s...

Gerresheimer Publishes 2025 Audited Financials, Plans Sale of Centor and Debt Refinancing
Gerresheimer released its 2025 audited financial statements showing stable revenue of EUR 2.3 billion, adjusted EBITDA of EUR 384 million, and outline...
