Deutz

DEUTZ is acquiring Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft (FFG) for around €1.6 billion; shareholders and the competition authority have approved, and closing is expected end‑2026/ Q1 2027. FFG is expected to deliver over €1 billion in revenue and a margin of more than 20%, making defense — alongside drive systems and energy — an important pillar. DEUTZ reports strong H1 2026 figures (revenue +10.7%, adjusted EBIT +43%) and says the deal accelerates its growth targets, but cites integration, financing and policy‑related risks. » Altro su finanzen.net

Deutz unexpectedly placed 15.26 million new shares with institutional investors and increased its share capital by 10%, causing the stock to lose about 5% in early trading. The gross proceeds amount to just under €180 million and are intended to strengthen the capital structure and provide financial flexibility for further growth. The measure is to be seen against the backdrop of the roughly €1.6 billion FFG takeover, which could advance Deutz’s diversification and bring the revenue target significantly forward; if the growth is realized, the P/E ratio would fall below 10 despite the dilution. » Altro su finanzen.net

The engine maker intends to issue up to 15.26 million new shares (up to 10% of the share capital) in a private placement to institutional investors at €11.70 each; subscription rights of existing shareholders are excluded. DEUTZ plans to use the proceeds to optimize its capital structure and strengthen financial flexibility for future growth, plausibly also in connection with the acquisition of FFG. The new shares are to be fully dividend-entitled retroactively from the start of 2026 and are expected to be tradable from September 18; the share price fell from a multi-year high. » Altro su finanzen.net