Equity changed in the first six months of 2026 mainly due to the result for the period (EUR 310,986 thousand), the acquisition of treasury shares, and effects in the reserve for foreign exchange differences.
Authorized and Conditional Capital
By resolution of the Annual General Meeting on May 13, 2025, the Management Board is authorized, with the approval of the Supervisory Board, to increase the Company’s share capital on one or more occasions on or before May 12, 2030 (including that date) by up to a total of EUR 3,186,240 by issuing up to 3,186,240 new no-par value registered shares in return for cash contributions and/or contributions in kind, whereby shareholders’ subscription rights may be excluded (Authorized Capital 2025).
By resolution of the Annual General Meeting of May 13, 2025, the share capital of the Company is conditionally increased by up to EUR 3,186,240 by issuing up to 3,186,240 new no-par value registered shares for the purpose of granting convertible bonds and/or bonds with warrants (Conditional Capital 2025).
Treasury shares
On April 9, 2026, the Company acquired a total of 3,185,471 treasury shares, which equates to a share of 10% of the share capital. Expenditure on the acquisition of treasury shares amounted to EUR 53,059 thousand. As of June 30, 2026, the Company thus holds a total of 3,185,471 treasury shares (10% of the share capital).
Treasury shares are recognized as a deduction from equity in accordance with IAS 32. Gains or losses on the disposal of treasury shares are not recognized in profit or loss but are recognized directly in equity. There were no further changes in the portfolio of treasury shares in the reporting period.
Legend
These contents are part of the Non-financial Group Report and were subject to a separate limited assurance examination.