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EQS-News: CEO Markus Lesser will be leaving PNE AG at the end of July

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Cuxhaven, March 15 – Markus Lesser, CEO of PNE AG, today informed the Supervisory Board of his intention to resign from his postion as member and Chairman of the Board of Management of PNE AG with effect from the end of July 2024 for personal reasons.

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  • Cuxhaven, March 15 – Markus Lesser, CEO of PNE AG, today informed the Supervisory Board of his intention to resign from his postion as member and Chairman of the Board of Management of PNE AG with effect from the end of July 2024 for personal reasons.
  • At the same time, the Supervisory Board will endeavour to find a suitable successor candidate for the position of CEO.
  • Per Hornung Pedersen, Chairman of the Supervisory Board: "We very much regret that Markus Lesser has decided to take this step.
  • After starting at PNE as COO in 2011, he was appointed CEO in 2016 following a number of successful years.

EQS-News: SUSS MicroTec joins the TecDax

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Garching, March 15, 2024 – SÜSS MicroTec SE, a leading manufacturer of system and process solutions for the semiconductor industry, will be listed in the TecDax with effect from Monday (March 18, 2024).

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  • Garching, March 15, 2024 – SÜSS MicroTec SE, a leading manufacturer of system and process solutions for the semiconductor industry, will be listed in the TecDax with effect from Monday (March 18, 2024).
  • SUSS MicroTec is thus once again one of the 30 largest German technology companies based on free float market capitalization.
  • The company had previously been removed from the TecDax in 2016.
  • "We are very pleased that the capital markets have recognized our positive business development in recent quarters and that we are supporting the world's most important technological megatrends," says Burkhardt Frick, CEO of SUSS MicroTec.

EQS-News: Eckert & Ziegler Continues on Growth Path after Successful Financial Year 2023

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Berlin, March 22, 2024 - Eckert & Ziegler SE (ISIN DE0005659700, TecDAX) generated sales of € 246.1 million in the 2023 financial year.

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  • Berlin, March 22, 2024 - Eckert & Ziegler SE (ISIN DE0005659700, TecDAX) generated sales of € 246.1 million in the 2023 financial year.
  • In the Medical segment, sales rose by € 24.3 million or 27% to € 115.2 million compared to the previous year.
  • At € 130.9 million, sales in the Isotope Products segment remained at the previous year's level (€ 131.4 million).
  • For the 2024 financial year, the Executive Board expects sales of just under € 265 million and EBIT before special items from continuing operations of around € 50 million.

EQS-News: Siltronic ends wafer production for 'small diameters'

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Munich, March 22, 2024 – Siltronic AG (MDAX/TecDAX: WAF) plans to gradually cease production of polished and epitaxial small diameter wafers at its Burghausen site.

Key Points: 
  • Munich, March 22, 2024 – Siltronic AG (MDAX/TecDAX: WAF) plans to gradually cease production of polished and epitaxial small diameter wafers at its Burghausen site.
  • Siltronic currently produces wafers with a diameter of 300 mm, 200 mm and wafers with smaller diameters (SD) of up to 150 mm.
  • "SD wafer production at Siltronic originated in Burghausen in 1968.
  • As one of the leading wafer manufacturers, Siltronic is globally oriented and operates production sites in Asia, Europe, and the USA.

EQS-News: Siltronic stand its ground in 2023 despite difficult market environment – Financial year 2024 still characterized by weak demand

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

As planned, the high level of capex led to a significant decrease in cash and cash equivalents and financial investments.

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  • As planned, the high level of capex led to a significant decrease in cash and cash equivalents and financial investments.
  • Outlook for 2024 characterized by weak demand, especially in the first half of the year
    As a result of the continued weak demand for silicon wafers, the Executive Board expects sales in 2024 to be the region of the previous year.
  • The Executive Board expects energy and material cost (before ramp cost) to be lower in 2024 than in the previous year.
  • Due to the high level of capex in recent years, depreciation and amortization will almost double compared to 2023.

EQS-News: Siltronic expands its Executive Board: Klaus Buchwald becomes Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Siltronic expands its Executive Board:

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  • Siltronic expands its Executive Board:
    Munich, Germany, March 12, 2024 – Effective August 1, 2024, the Supervisory Board has appointed Klaus Buchwald to the Executive Board of Siltronic AG.
  • The 55-year-old will assume the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO).
  • In his role, Mr. Buchwald will be primarily responsible for Operations and Supply Chain, Engineering and IT.
  • Furthermore, the existing division of responsibilities between CEO Dr. Michael Heckmeier and CFO Claudia Schmitt will remain unchanged.

EQS-News: Siltronic announces forecast for financial year 2024 and dividend proposal of EUR 1.20 for financial year 2023

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Monday, February 12, 2024

In the short-term, however, the continuing weakness in demand will weigh on the development in the financial year 2024.

Key Points: 
  • In the short-term, however, the continuing weakness in demand will weigh on the development in the financial year 2024.
  • In addition, the expected ramp costs for our new 300 mm fab in Singapore will become noticeable.
  • With the increase in production volume over the next few years, the fab will contribute significantly to the profitable growth of Siltronic.
  • The Executive Board expects a noticeable reduction in energy and material costs (before ramp costs) in 2024 compared to the previous year.

EQS-News: Siltronic defines profitable growth plan until 2028

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Saturday, December 30, 2023

The confidence until 2028 is supported by the increasing relevance of global megatrends such as artificial intelligence, digitalization and electromobility.

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  • The confidence until 2028 is supported by the increasing relevance of global megatrends such as artificial intelligence, digitalization and electromobility.
  • "In view of the expected next growth phase driven by megatrends, we have defined medium-term targets for Siltronic up to 2028 against which we will be measured.
  • In addition, we will use the expected cash flows from our growth plan until 2028 to strengthen our leading technology position and improve the quality of our balance sheet.
  • At today's Capital Markets Day in London, Siltronic will present the company's growth plan until 2028.

EQS-News: Krones shares return to MDAX index

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Saturday, December 30, 2023

As a result of the review, Krones AG shares are to be promoted from the SDAX to the MDAX index with effect from 18 December 2023, thus returning to the 50-share mid-cap index after only three months.

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  • As a result of the review, Krones AG shares are to be promoted from the SDAX to the MDAX index with effect from 18 December 2023, thus returning to the 50-share mid-cap index after only three months.
  • “We are pleased that Krones shares are now rejoining the MDAX and that we have thus achieved our goal of a rapid return to the mid-cap index”, said Krones CEO Christoph Klenk.
  • Krones shares initially left the DAX index family altogether on 18 September 2023 because the company temporarily ceased to comply with a basic criterion for index membership.
  • Krones took immediate action in response and prepared the way back to the DAX index family.

EQS-News: Siltronic AG updates climate targets and joins the RE100 initiative

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Saturday, December 30, 2023

Munich, November 16, 2023 – Siltronic has updated its existing climate strategy and set ambitious targets to fulfill its role in the Paris Climate Agreement.

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  • Munich, November 16, 2023 – Siltronic has updated its existing climate strategy and set ambitious targets to fulfill its role in the Paris Climate Agreement.
  • With these targets, Siltronic is making its contribution to limiting global warming to a maximum of 1.5 degrees Celsius in accordance with the Paris Climate Agreement passed in 2015.
  • To achieve the revised climate targets, Siltronic is committed to gradually increasing the use of renewable energy to 60 percent by 2030 and 100 percent by 2045.
  • To reinforce its commitment to renewable energy, Siltronic joined the RE100 initiative in November 2023.