DF DT.FORFAIT AG NA O.N.

The executive board of DF Deutsche Forfait increases its forecasts for 2026: business volume is now expected to be only slightly below last year rather than significantly down, gross profit is now forecast to rise by around 10%, and earnings before tax are expected to be break-even. Preliminary H1 figures: business volume EUR 108.0 million (prior year EUR 118.1 million), gross profit EUR 6.0 million (+3.5%) and earnings before tax EUR 0.8 million (prior year EUR 1.1 million). Liquidity amounted to EUR 36.1 million as of 30 June 2026. The outlook remains dependent on the dynamic geopolitical conditions in the Middle East. » More on finanzen.net

DF Deutsche Forfait’s share rose massively since the start of the year from around €0.93 to as high as €17.50 without any material operational news. At the same time, the supervisory board is unable to act after the resignation of Dr. Ludolf von Wartenberg; management intends to apply for a court appointment procedure under §104 AktG. Operationally, the company reported high-volume trade finance but declining EBT due to costs for diversification into Food & Beverage and Health & Pharma. Market participants are discussing speculative drivers in forums, up to a possible “pump-and-dump” scenario. » More on finanzen.net

Dr. Ludolf von Wartenberg is resigning for personal reasons as a member of the supervisory board of DF Deutsche Forfait with effect from 28 February 2026. As a result, the supervisory board, reduced to only two members, is no longer quorate; the management board, with the supervisory board’s consent, will immediately apply to the court for an appointment procedure under §104 AktG. Verena von Wartenberg, wife of management board member Hans-Joachim von Wartenberg, is proposed as the successor candidate. » More on finanzen.net