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EQS-News: WashTec AG: New revenue record and substantial 10.3% increase in EBIT with significant rise in free cash flow to €46.1m

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The year-on-year revenue growth was mainly due to the very positive performance in the chemicals business, where new customers were acquired.

Key Points: 
  • The year-on-year revenue growth was mainly due to the very positive performance in the chemicals business, where new customers were acquired.
  • Largely due to the implemented price increases and active cost management, EBIT rose by 10.3% to €41.9m (prior year: €38.0m).
  • Free cash flow increased significantly to €46.1m (prior year: €16.2m) despite the €9.5m acquisition of the site occupied by the American subsidiary.
  • The annual report for fiscal year 2023 and further information about WashTec can be found on the WashTec: Investor Relations Website .

EQS-News: USU Software AG announces figures for 2023

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In 2023, USU Software AG (ISIN DE000A0BVU28) together with its subsidiaries (hereinafter referred to as “USU” or the “USU Group”) increased consolidated sales by 4.4% year-on-year to EUR 132.1 million (2022: EUR 126.5 million).

Key Points: 
  • In 2023, USU Software AG (ISIN DE000A0BVU28) together with its subsidiaries (hereinafter referred to as “USU” or the “USU Group”) increased consolidated sales by 4.4% year-on-year to EUR 132.1 million (2022: EUR 126.5 million).
  • Adjusted for depreciation and amortization of EUR 4.8 million (2022: EUR 5.0 million), USU generated EBIT of EUR 7.6 million in 2023 (2022: EUR 11.8 million).
  • USU Software AG is also planning the considerable further expansion of the Company’s product business and that of its subsidiaries.
  • In addition to USU GmbH, which was founded in 1977, USU Software AG – which is listed in the Prime Standard of Deutsche Börse (ISIN DE 000A0BVU28) – includes the subsidiaries USU Technologies GmbH, USU Solutions GmbH, USU Solutions Inc., USU SAS and USU GK.

EQS-News: Invitation to Annual General Meeting of Commerzbank on 30 April 2024

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Today, Commerzbank AG has published the invitation to its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, 30 April 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Commerzbank AG has published the invitation to its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, 30 April 2024.
  • The event will take place virtually without the physical presence of the shareholders or their proxies based on the authorisation in the Articles of Association granted by a large majority of last year's Annual General Meeting.
  • The Annual General Meeting will begin at 10.00 a.m. CET and will be transmitted live on the corporate webpage of Commerzbank for registered and legitimate shareholders.
  • The Annual General Meeting last approved the authorisation to repurchase its own shares in 2020, under which the Bank carried out two share buybacks totalling around 5.45% of the share capital.

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

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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.

Key Points: 
  • 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: 2023 financial year: ElringKlinger records improved earnings and high nomination volume for e-mobility applications

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This will be driven in particular by the high volume of nominations that ElringKlinger received for e-mobility applications in 2023."

Key Points: 
  • This will be driven in particular by the high volume of nominations that ElringKlinger received for e-mobility applications in 2023."
  • In the financial year just ended, the Group managed to increase revenue by 2.7% to EUR 1,847.1 million (2022: EUR 1,798.4 million).
  • Thus, net income attributable to shareholders of ElringKlinger AG amounted to EUR 39.3 million in 2023 (2022: EUR -89.1 million).
  • This will be driven in particular by the high volume of nominations that ElringKlinger received for e-mobility applications in 2023."

EQS-News: TAKKT AG: TAKKT strengthens resilience in 2024 and lays foundation for accelerated growth

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TAKKT confirms strategy with its three pillars Growth, OneTAKKT, Caring

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  • TAKKT confirms strategy with its three pillars Growth, OneTAKKT, Caring
    Strategic mid-term goals comprise gaining market share, improving profitability and strong cash generation
    Stuttgart, Germany, March 28, 2024.
  • Resilience (2023 und 2024): Implementation of value and growth drivers and improvement of gross profit margin, cost structures and cash generation in an environment of subdued demand.
  • Acceleration (2025 bis 2028): Return to growth trajectory and acceleration of value and growth drivers as well as further evolution of the business model.
  • TAKKT was awarded the prestigious German Sustainability Award 2024 in the “Investment Goods – Distribution” category for its commitment to sustainability.

EQS-News: Dermapharm Holding SE fulfils all expectations despite multiple macroeconomic challenges

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Grünwald, 28 March 2024 – Dermapharm Holding SE ("Dermapharm"), a rapidly growing manufacturer of branded pharmaceuticals, today published its full Annual Report 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Grünwald, 28 March 2024 – Dermapharm Holding SE ("Dermapharm"), a rapidly growing manufacturer of branded pharmaceuticals, today published its full Annual Report 2023.
  • Despite a difficult macroeconomic environment, Dermapharm succeeded in maintaining its growth trajectory and hitting the upper end of the guidance range in 2023.
  • "In addition to the end of the boom phase associated with vaccine production, 2023 was also shaped by various other macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges.
  • The Annual General Meeting of Dermapharm Holding SE will take place on 27 June 2024.

EQS-News: Axel Stepken to succeed Jens Riedl on the Supervisory Board of GEA Group AG

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Axel Stepken, CEO of TÜV SÜD Stiftung, will stand for election by shareholders as a new member of the Supervisory Board of GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft at the Annual General Meeting on April 30, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Axel Stepken, CEO of TÜV SÜD Stiftung, will stand for election by shareholders as a new member of the Supervisory Board of GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft at the Annual General Meeting on April 30, 2024.
  • In the event of his election, the Supervisory Board has appointed him as a member of the Supervisory Board’s Presiding and Sustainability Committee.
  • We are very much looking forward to working together,” said Professor Dieter Kempf, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of GEA Group AG.
  • “The Supervisory Board wishes Jens Riedl all the best for the future and thanks him for his extraordinary commitment and outstanding cooperation on the board and its committees.”

EQS-News: CEWE increases dividend for fifteenth consecutive year

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Oldenburg, 19 March 2024.

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  • Oldenburg, 19 March 2024.
  • The Supervisory Board of CEWE Stiftung & Co. KGaA (SDAX, ISIN: DE 0005403901) decided with its meeting today to propose the fifteenth consecutive dividend increase.
  • CEWE thus further strengthens its position among the top 3 of the 644 listed German companies that have continuously increased their dividends over so many years.
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Invitation to Annual General Meeting of Commerzbank on 30 April 2024

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Today, Commerzbank AG has published the invitation to its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, 30 April 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Commerzbank AG has published the invitation to its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, 30 April 2024.
  • The event will take place virtually without the physical presence of the shareholders or their proxies based on the authorisation in the Articles of Association granted by a large majority of last year's Annual General Meeting.
  • The Annual General Meeting will begin at 10.00 a.m. CET and will be transmitted live on the corporate webpage of Commerzbank for registered and legitimate shareholders.
  • The Annual General Meeting last approved the authorisation to repurchase its own shares in 2020, under which the Bank carried out two share buybacks totalling around 5.45% of the share capital.