Ravensburger acquires majority stake in Steiff to link two German toy icons Ravensburger acquires majority stake in Steiff, uniting two historic Baden-WĂĽrttemberg manufacturers. Heirs retain stake; Steiff remains independent pending …
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CTS sells majority stake to Silver Investment Partners in private equity deal
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerSilver Investment Partners buys CTS Reisen in major school-trip market deal Silver Investment Partners buys majority stake in CTS Reisen, signaling consolidation in Germany’s school-trip market as the operator surpasses …
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UniCredit Raises Commerzbank Stake to 34.35% in Share-Based Takeover Offer
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerUniCredit takeover of Commerzbank advances as Italian bank raises stake to 34.35% UniCredit takeover of Commerzbank progresses after UniCredit increased its stake to 34.35% by acquiring 7.58% from shareholders; the …
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Germany’s rearmament plans and KNDS stake spark European unease
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerGerman rearmament fuels diplomatic unease as Berlin pursues Europe’s strongest conventional army German rearmament fuels debate across Europe as Berlin opts for national defense projects, delays KNDS stake decision and …
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German government agrees initial 40 percent stake in KNDS defense group
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman government to take 40% stake in KNDS in planned strategic move Berlin agrees initial 40% investment in KNDS, with intent to reduce state holdings to 30% in two to …
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German government initiates sale of Uniper stake, keeps 25% plus one share
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerGermany Begins Uniper Sale, Will Retain 25% Plus One Share Germany has begun the Uniper sale after an FT ad and is inviting bidders by June 12, 2026; the state …
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Australia orders China-linked investors to sell Northern Minerals rare earths stake
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerAustralia orders sale of Chinese-linked stakes in Northern Minerals amid rare-earths push Australia gives six Chinese-linked shareholders two weeks to divest from Northern Minerals amid a US–Australia rare-earths push and …
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KNDS pushes ahead with planned IPO amid German stake uncertainty
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerKNDS IPO in Doubt as Berlin Divided Over Government Stake German ministries disagree on stake size and conditions, leaving the KNDS IPO schedule uncertain as the Amsterdam-based armoured vehicle maker …
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Lufthansa raises ITA stake to 90% and orders 20 long‑haul aircraft
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerLufthansa raises ITA stake to 90% and orders 20 long‑haul jets in bold expansion move Lufthansa raises stake in ITA to 90%, orders 20 long‑haul jets and aims for an …
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Lufthansa announces June option exercise to raise ITA stake to 90 percent
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerLufthansa takeover of ITA: Group to raise stake to 90% in June by exercising €325m option Lufthansa will boost its holding in Italian carrier ITA to 90% in June as …