The dpa group saw a mixed financial year in 2024: At the group level, dpa reported a moderate decline in turnover, while the parent company Deutsche Presse-Agentur GmbH grew and generated a stable profit. Group turnover fell to 161.5 million euros (2023: 165.9 million euros). This was mainly due to the end of the extensive projects related to the COVID-19 pandemic. By contrast, dpa GmbH increased its turnover to 105.5 million euros (previous year: 104.3 million euros). The net profit remained at
The Deutsche Rück Group further expanded its business in the 2024 financial year while simultaneously strengthening its financial position. Gross premiums written grew in all business areas, rising significantly by 18.3% to around €2.1 billion. Net premiums earned increased by 17.5% to €1.4 billion. Growth came from both international markets and the German domestic market. Total security resources rose by €375.8 million to more than €3.1 billion.
– Sales and adjusted EBITDA margin at previous year s level according to preliminary figures
– Free cash flow excluding special items clearly positive at around € 50 million
– Rising order intake compared to previous year lays the foundation for a good start to FY 2025/26
– Additional, positive order impetus expected from China Print trade fair in May
– Adjusted EBITDA margin to rise to around 8 percent in FY 2025/26
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) held its own in a diffic
– Revenues +11.6%, Adjusted EBITDA +13.1%
– Organic development compared to pro forma figures Q1 2024: revenues -6.5%, adjusted EBITDA -9.3%
– Q1 significantly influenced by revenue shift in syringe business
– Guidance 2025 confirmed: organic revenue growth of 3-5% and adjusted EBITDA margin of 22%
Gerresheimer, an innovative systems and solutions provider and global partner for the pharma, biotech and cosmetics industries, recorded a jump in revenues and earnings due to the first-time cons
ZEISS Group revenue increased to just under 11 billion euros (10.894 billion euros), (up 8% on the prior year) – EBIT 1,444 million euros (prior year: 1,686 million euros, EBIT margin 13%). Mixed development in the segments. High spend on research and development equivalent to 15% of revenue, more than 46,000 employees worldwide.
– Increasingly challenging market environment for the direct-to-market segments
– Strong growth in the Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology segment
– Ou
Rohde & Schwarz has closed the 2023/2024 fiscal year successfully in a market environment that remains highly dynamic. The company again achieved year-on-year increases in both revenue and incoming orders. With its three divisions Test & Measurement, Technology Systems and Networks & Cybersecurity, the group addressed the current challenges. The extensive product portfolio supports customers in maintaining their technological and digital sovereignty.
– Strong second half-year expected thanks to high order backlog
– As expected, sales and EBITDA down year-on-year in the first quarter due to reluctance to buy ahead of drupa
– Growth potential: cooperation with Canon for industrial digital printing in the commercial sector
– Annual forecast confirmed
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has started the new financial year 2024/2025 with strong growth in incoming orders. Thanks to the highly successful drupa industry trade fair,
