In the first six months, profit before income taxes from continuing operations amounted to EUR 7,329 thousand (H1 2025: loss before income taxes of EUR -11,985 thousand). Income tax expense of EUR 7,634 thousand (H1 2025: EUR 6,071 thousand) was recognized. The tax rate for the first six months of 2026 was 104.2% (H1 2025: 50.7%).
The above-average tax rate is mainly due to the non-recognition of deferred tax assets on loss carryforwards and non-creditable foreign withholding taxes.
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