Correction of a release from 19/01/2026, 11:45 CET/CEST – Viromed Medical AG: Ex-vivo lung study marks milestone for research and approval

Viromed Medical AG

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Correction of a release from 19/01/2026, 11:45 CET/CEST – Viromed Medical AG: Ex-vivo lung study marks milestone for research and approval

19.01.2026 / 12:56 CET/CEST

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PRESS RELEASE

Viromed Medical AG: Ex-vivo lung study marks milestone for research and approval

Rellingen, 19 January 2026 – Viromed Medical AG (“Viromed”; ISIN: DE000A40ZVN7), a medical technology company and pioneer in cold plasma technology, will conduct the announced ex-vivo study on vital lungs in cooperation with Saarland University and Hannover Medical School (MHH) in February and March 2026. For this purpose, Viromed has concluded an agreement with Prof. Dr. Sascha Kreuer of Saarland University. The study represents a significant milestone for the further development of Viromed’s technology platform as well as for accelerated research and approval processes.

The focus of the investigation is an isolated lung model capable of ventilation and perfusion, which replicates the physiological properties of the human lung with a high degree of accuracy. The genetic similarity to humans is around 95%. The planned tests will extend over a period of four to six weeks. The underlying lung model has already been successfully validated and enables reproducible measurements on vital organs over longer periods of time. It serves to confirm the already validated data from MHH and the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI), which will be published in specialist journals in the near future.

Acceleration of research and approval
The ex-vivo procedure enables significant time savings of up to four to six months compared to conventional study approaches. Ethics applications, euthanasia notifications and regulatory hurdles are eliminated, as no animal experiments or studies in humans are required. This means that a considerable portion of previously necessary human studies can be replaced or prepared.

Uwe Perbandt, member of the Management Board of Viromed Medical AG, explains: “With the ex-vivo lung study, we are addressing key challenges in pharmaceutical and medical development: long development cycles, high costs and complex regulatory requirements. At the same time, it is an important door opener for Viromed to new clinical fields of application – particularly in intensive care medicine, in sepsis-related questions through to multi-organ failure. The method we use has the potential to significantly shorten preclinical research phases and to substantially increase the informative value of the data obtained. In addition, it opens up prospects for physical therapies without systemic toxicity. For Viromed, this means that the approval process for PulmoPlas® will be significantly shortened.”

In parallel, Viromed has concluded a binding agreement on an investment of around 35 percent in the spin-off of Saarland University, which is the entity responsible for this research model.

The research model is based on a globally unique research approach that is currently only available to a very limited extent and is in high demand in the pharmaceutical industry. It opens up new possibilities to test active substances, forms of administration and medical technologies at an early stage and with a high level of validation – particularly in the field of inhalative drug delivery. This is considered the future standard in lung medicine. By using a vital organ, the model has a high physiological informative value and allows an isolated investigation of the lung compartment under realistic conditions and replaces experiments on animals and humans. In addition, the procedure enables the investigation of drug distribution, metabolism and elimination and thus opens up new approaches for preclinical pharmacological studies.

Further information on the research model of Saarland University is available here:
https://www.uni-saarland.de/aktuell/lebende-lunge-ersetzt-tierversuche-39682.html.

 

About Viromed Medical AG
Viromed Medical AG specializes in the development, manufacture and distribution of medical products. The operating business of the company, which has been listed on the stock exchange since October 2022, focuses on the distribution of innovative cold plasma technology for medical applications via its wholly owned subsidiary Viromed Medical GmbH. Viromed can draw on a broad customer base in the DACH region and beyond. Viromed is pursuing the goal of further advancing the use of cold plasma technology in medicine in the coming years and realizing the corresponding growth potential.

www.viromed-medical-ag.de

Contact Viromed
E-Mail: kontakt@viromed-medical.de
 

Press contact
E-mail: viromed@kirchhoff.de


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Company: Viromed Medical AG
Hauptstraße 105
25462 Rellingen
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Internet: https://www.viromed-medical-ag.de/
ISIN: DE000A40ZVN7
WKN: A40ZVN
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2262190  19.01.2026 CET/CEST

Invitation: Straumann Group full-year 2025 results webcast

Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. CET

 

 

Straumann Group will publish its full-year 2025 results on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at approximately 7:00 a.m. CET through the usual channels.

 

The live audio webcast is intended for investors, financial analysts, and journalists. During the webcast, the Group’s top management will review the operational performance for the fiscal year 2025, provide an outlook, and answer questions during the Q&A session. The conference call will be conducted in English.

 

The webcast can be accessed via www.straumann-group.com/webcast. A replay will be available after the event.

 

Participants wishing to ask a question during the Q&A session are required to pre-register for the conference call using the registration link. We also recommend downloading the presentation in advance via the direct link provided in the media release at www.straumann-group.com prior to joining the call.

 

 

With kind regards

Straumann Group Corporate Communications & Investor Relations

 

 

Viromed Medical AG: Ex-vivo lung study marks milestone for research and approval

Viromed Medical AG

/ Key word(s): Miscellaneous

Viromed Medical AG: Ex-vivo lung study marks milestone for research and approval

19.01.2026 / 11:45 CET/CEST

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PRESS RELEASE

Viromed Medical AG: Ex-vivo lung study marks milestone for research and approval

Rellingen, 19 January 2026 – Viromed Medical AG (“Viromed”; ISIN: DE000A40ZVN7), a medical technology company and pioneer in cold plasma technology, will conduct the announced ex-vivo study on vital lungs in cooperation with Saarland University and Hannover Medical School (MHH) in February and March 2025. For this purpose, Viromed has concluded an agreement with Prof. Dr. Sascha Kreuer of Saarland University. The study represents a significant milestone for the further development of Viromed’s technology platform as well as for accelerated research and approval processes.

The focus of the investigation is an isolated lung model capable of ventilation and perfusion, which replicates the physiological properties of the human lung with a high degree of accuracy. The genetic similarity to humans is around 95%. The planned tests will extend over a period of four to six weeks. The underlying lung model has already been successfully validated and enables reproducible measurements on vital organs over longer periods of time. It serves to confirm the already validated data from MHH and the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI), which will be published in specialist journals in the near future.

Acceleration of research and approval
The ex-vivo procedure enables significant time savings of up to four to six months compared to conventional study approaches. Ethics applications, euthanasia notifications and regulatory hurdles are eliminated, as no animal experiments or studies in humans are required. This means that a considerable portion of previously necessary human studies can be replaced or prepared.

Uwe Perbandt, member of the Management Board of Viromed Medical AG, explains: “With the ex-vivo lung study, we are addressing key challenges in pharmaceutical and medical development: long development cycles, high costs and complex regulatory requirements. At the same time, it is an important door opener for Viromed to new clinical fields of application – particularly in intensive care medicine, in sepsis-related questions through to multi-organ failure. The method we use has the potential to significantly shorten preclinical research phases and to substantially increase the informative value of the data obtained. In addition, it opens up prospects for physical therapies without systemic toxicity. For Viromed, this means that the approval process for PulmoPlas® will be significantly shortened.”

In parallel, Viromed has concluded an agreement on an investment of around 35 percent in the spin-off of Saarland University, which is the entity responsible for this research model.

The research model is based on a globally unique research approach that is currently only available to a very limited extent and is in high demand in the pharmaceutical industry. It opens up new possibilities to test active substances, forms of administration and medical technologies at an early stage and with a high level of validation – particularly in the field of inhalative drug delivery. This is considered the future standard in lung medicine. By using a vital organ, the model has a high physiological informative value and allows an isolated investigation of the lung compartment under realistic conditions and replaces experiments on animals and humans. In addition, the procedure enables the investigation of drug distribution, metabolism and elimination and thus opens up new approaches for preclinical pharmacological studies.

Further information on the research model of Saarland University is available here:
https://www.uni-saarland.de/aktuell/lebende-lunge-ersetzt-tierversuche-39682.html.

 

About Viromed Medical AG
Viromed Medical AG specializes in the development, manufacture and distribution of medical products. The operating business of the company, which has been listed on the stock exchange since October 2022, focuses on the distribution of innovative cold plasma technology for medical applications via its wholly owned subsidiary Viromed Medical GmbH. Viromed can draw on a broad customer base in the DACH region and beyond. Viromed is pursuing the goal of further advancing the use of cold plasma technology in medicine in the coming years and realizing the corresponding growth potential.

www.viromed-medical-ag.de

Contact Viromed
E-Mail: kontakt@viromed-medical.de
 

Press contact
E-mail: viromed@kirchhoff.de


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Hauptstraße 105
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E-mail: kontakt@viromed-medical.de
Internet: https://www.viromed-medical-ag.de/
ISIN: DE000A40ZVN7
WKN: A40ZVN
Listed: Regulated Unofficial Market in Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Tradegate BSX
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2262118  19.01.2026 CET/CEST

DOUGLAS AG: Preliminary results for Q1 2025/26 – adjusted EBITDA slightly below market expectation – full year guidance unchanged

Douglas AG / Key word(s): Quarter Results/Forecast

DOUGLAS AG: Preliminary results for Q1 2025/26 – adjusted EBITDA slightly below market expectation – full year guidance unchanged

19-Jan-2026 / 09:32 CET/CEST

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Duesseldorf, 19 January, 2026 – Based on preliminary and unaudited figures, in the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, the DOUGLAS Group reached an adjusted EBITDA margin of around 19.9% against market expectations of 20.8% while net sales increased by 1.7% to 1.67 billion euros. The adjusted EBITDA margin was impacted by pressure on gross margin, also reflecting high price sensitivity of customers and product mix effects.

The guidance for the full year 2025/26 remains unchanged:

  • Consolidated net sales: 4.65 – 4.80 billion euros
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin: around 16.5%
  • Net leverage: between 2.5x and 3.0x as of 30 September 2026

The final results for the first quarter will be published as planned on 11 February 2026.

For a definition of adjusted EBITDA margin and net leverage, please refer to DOUGLAS annual report 2024/25.

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Company: Douglas AG
Luise-Rainer-Strasse 7-11
40235 Düsseldorf
Germany
ISIN: DE000BEAU1Y4
WKN: BEAU1Y
Indices: SDAX
Listed: Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate BSX
EQS News ID: 2261802

 
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2261802  19-Jan-2026 CET/CEST

DOUGLAS Group delivers 1.7% sales growth in the first quarter amid challenging market environment

Douglas AG

/ Key word(s): Preliminary Results

DOUGLAS Group delivers 1.7% sales growth in the first quarter amid challenging market environment

19.01.2026 / 09:34 CET/CEST

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Q1 2025/26 Trading Statement
DOUGLAS Group delivers 1.7% sales growth in the first quarter amid challenging market environment

  • Q1 performance: Based on preliminary figures, Group sales increased 1.7% to 1.67 billion euros from October to December 2025 and adjusted EBITDA margin was around 19.9%.
  • Market sentiment: The premium beauty market showed mixed developments across sales channels and countries, as customer uncertainty and price sensitivity remains high. Market trends were particularly weak in Germany, France and the Netherlands in December, while performance in CEE remained strong. 
  • Unchanged full-year guidance: Sales of 4.65 to 4.80 billion euros and an adj. EBITDA margin of around 16.5%; net leverage between 2.5x and 3.0x as of 30 September 2026.

Düsseldorf, 19 January, 2026In an ongoing challenging market environment, the DOUGLAS Group, Europe’s number one premium beauty retailer, started with a relatively steady sales performance into the financial year 2025/26. Based on preliminary figures, the company recorded sales of 1.67 billion euros in the first quarter from 1 October to 31 December 2025 (Q1 2024/25: 1.65 billion euros), showing an increase of 1.7% against the strong prior-year quarter when the Group reported 6.5% sales growth (excluding Disapo). The adj. EBITDA margin (preliminary) reached around 19.9% (Q1 24/25: 21.5%) impacted by pressure on gross margin, reflecting high price sensitivity of customers and product mix effects.

Business during the key promotional events Singles’ Day and Black Week performed relatively well,  but also partially led to a forward pulling effect of Christmas purchases. While the month of November recorded the comparatively strongest sales results within the quarter, sales in December were weaker than expected, especially in Germany, France and the Netherlands; however, CEE continued to perform strongly. Store sales in the quarter grew 0.4%, supported by the continued development of the store network and the opening of 13 new locations (net), while online sales increased by 4.2%.

Sander van der Laan, CEO of the DOUGLAS Group, said: “The environment in which we operate remains challenging, with macroeconomic and geopolitical developments continuing to weigh on consumer sentiment and increase customers’ price sensitivity. Despite these conditions, the Group remains strongly positioned in the premium beauty market. With numerous strategic initiatives already being implemented, ongoing disciplined cost management and our strong market position we expect to grow profitably going forward.”

For the remaining quarters of 2026, the sales development of the DOUGLAS Group will be compared with lower growth rates in the previous year. The full-year guidance remains unchanged with expected sales between 4.65 and 4.80 billion euros, an adj. EBITDA margin of around 16.5%, and a net leverage between 2.5x and 3.0x as of 30 September 2026.

The full set of financial figures for the first quarter of the financial year 2025/26 (October to December 2025) will be published on 11 February 2026.

 

About the DOUGLAS Group

The DOUGLAS Group, with its commercial brands DOUGLAS, NOCIBÉ, Parfumdreams and Niche Beauty, is the number one omnichannel premium beauty destination in Europe. The DOUGLAS Group is inspiring customers to live their own kind of beauty by offering a unique assortment online and in around 1,970 stores. With unparalleled size and access to customers, the DOUGLAS Group is the partner of choice for brands and offers a premium range of selective and exclusive brands as well as own corporate brands. The assortment includes fragrances, color cosmetics, skin care, hair care, accessories as well as beauty services. Strengthening its successful omnichannel positioning while consistently developing superior customer experience is at the heart of the DOUGLAS Group strategy “Let it Bloom”. The winning business model is underpinned by the Group’s omnichannel proposition, leading brands, and data capabilities. In the financial year 2024/25, the DOUGLAS Group generated sales of 4.58 billion euros and employed more than 19,900 people across Europe. The DOUGLAS Group (Douglas AG) is listed at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

For further information please visit the DOUGLAS Group Website.

Press Contact

Peter Wübben
SVP Group Communications & Sustainability
Phone: +49 211 16847 6644
Mail: newsroom@douglas.de

Investor Contact

Dafne Sanac
Director / Senior Principal Investor Relations
Phone: +49 151 55675545
Mail: ir@douglas.de


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2261816  19.01.2026 CET/CEST

Medios AG enters market for medicinal cannabis

Medios AG

/ Key word(s): Product Launch

Medios AG enters market for medicinal cannabis

19.01.2026 / 10:00 CET/CEST

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Press release

Medios AG enters market for medicinal cannabis

  • Expansion of product portfolio with medicinal cannabis
  • Medios obtains exclusive distribution rights for Bedrocan® products in agreed European markets
  • Entry into an attractive growth market and strengthening expertise in existing indication areas

Berlin, January 19, 2026 – The Medios Group (“Medios” or “the Company”), a leading Specialty Pharma provider in Europe, is expanding its product portfolio and entering the medicinal cannabis market. To this end, Medios is partnering with the Dutch company Bedrocan International B.V. (“Bedrocan”), a leading international manufacturer of pharmaceutical-grade cannabis. Medios secures exclusive distribution rights for Bedrocan products in Germany, Spain, Belgium, Italy, and Austria. The agreement initially covers medicinal cannabis from Bedrocan’s EU-GMP[1]-certified Danish facility and will expand to include products from other Bedrocan production sites as of January 1, 2027.

The partnership has already been established with a focus on the German market and will be gradually expanded to additional EU countries over the next two years. It builds on Medios extensive footprint in the German and EU pharmacy market and many years of experience in GDP[2]-certified pharmaceutical logistics. Cannaflos, “Gesellschaft für medizinisches Cannabis mbH”, will support Medios as a distribution partner in Germany.

Constantijn van Rietschoten, Member of the Executive Board of Medios AG: “By entering the medicinal cannabis market, we are expanding our portfolio to include a product that can play an important role for numerous patients with chronic and serious diseases. Especially in the fields of oncology and neurology, cannabis offers a valuable addition to the therapy.”

Strategic importance for Medios
Medicinal cannabis is currently used, among other things, to relieve pain, nausea and loss of appetite in patients, for example, in the context of oncological therapies. With the expansion of the product portfolio, Medios is specifically strengthening its expertise in oncology and neurology as well as in other indication areas where supportive treatments are required. The move underlines Medios’ positioning as a comprehensive partner for patient-specific therapies.

Market dynamics
In Germany, an increasing number of patients are benefiting from access to medicinal cannabis. Medios is specifically targeting the segment of reimbursable medicinal cannabis, ensuring independence from potential legislative changes affecting the self-payer market. As a pioneer in this market, Bedrocan has established a trusted and strong position, with many patients relying on the consistent availability of high-quality medicinal cannabis. With its entry into the market of reimbursable medicinal cannabis and its strategic partnership with Bedrocan, Medios is positioning itself as a key player in this important and growing field in Germany.

Important events for Medios AG in the 2026 financial year:

January 27 ODDO BHF Small & Mid Cap Conference 2026 – Frankfurt
February 05 15. Hamburger Investorentage (HIT) – Hamburg
March 04 Berenberg EU Opportunities Conference 2026 – London
March 26 Annual Report 2025
May 12 Quarterly Statement as of 31 March 2026
June 10 Ordinary Annual General Meeting 2026
August 12 Half-Year Financial Report 2026
November 10 Quarterly Statement as of 30 September 2026

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About Bedrocan
Bedrocan is the leading producer of medicinal cannabis of pharmaceutical quality. For over 20 years, Bedrocan has specialised in the production of cannabis as an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) in accordance with EU-GMP standards. Bedrocan focuses on delivering medicinal cannabis with a consistent cannabinoid profile, adhering to defined pharmaceutical specifications. This commitment to consistency and reliability supports a trusted and reproducible therapy for patients. Bedrocan supplies authorities and partners in numerous countries and makes a significant contribution to the professionalization of the medicinal cannabis market with its science-based approach.

About Medios AG
Medios is a leading provider of specialty pharmaceuticals in Europe. With locations in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Spain, the company supports key partners in the supply chain with innovative solutions and intelligent services. Medios focuses on future-oriented individual medicine to enable all people to receive the most innovative therapies together with pharmacies, specialist practices, and pharmaceutical companies.

Medios AG is Germany’s first listed specialty pharmaceutical company. The shares (ISIN: DE000A1MMCC8) are listed on the Regulated Market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Prime Standard) and are listed in the SDAX selection index.

www.medios.group

More information on the topic of individual medicine: https://app.medios.group/individualmedizin

Contact
Claudia Nickolaus
Head of Investor & Public Relations, ESG Communications
Medios AG
Heidestraße 9 | 10557 Berlin
T +49 30 232 566 800
ir@medios.group
www.medios.group

Disclaimer

This release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties. Future results may differ materially from those currently anticipated due to various risk factors and uncertainties, such as changes in business, economic and competitive conditions, exchange rate fluctuations, uncertainties regarding litigation or investigations, and the availability of funds. Medios AG assumes no responsibility to update the forward-looking statements contained in this release.

[1] Good Manufacturing Practice

[2] Good Distribution Practice


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Company: Medios AG
Heidestraße 9
10557 Berlin
Germany
Phone: +49 30 232 566 – 800
Fax: +49 30 232 566 – 801
E-mail: ir@medios.group
Internet: www.medios.group
ISIN: DE000A1MMCC8
WKN: A1MMCC
Indices: SDAX
Listed: Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate BSX
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2262080  19.01.2026 CET/CEST

PolyPeptide successfully closes financial year 2025 with strong revenue growth and marked improvement in profitability

PolyPeptide Group / Key word(s): Preliminary Results

PolyPeptide successfully closes financial year 2025 with strong revenue growth and marked improvement in profitability

19-Jan-2026 / 07:00 CET/CEST

Release of an ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR

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Media Release – ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR

PolyPeptide successfully closes financial year 2025 with strong revenue growth and marked improvement in profitability

Baar, 19 January 2026 – PolyPeptide Group AG (SIX: PPGN), a specialized global CDMO for peptide-based active pharmaceutical ingredients, today announced the successful closing of its financial year 2025.

Highlights

  • PolyPeptide closes financial year 2025 with strong revenue growth and a marked improvement in profitability, in line with the revised guidance issued at the H1 2025 results
  • Revenue of approximately EUR 389 million, representing an implied growth rate of circa +15.6% versus prior year, mainly driven by metabolic therapeutics; at constant currency rates, growth was slightly higher at around the mid-point of the guidance
  • Marked improvement in profitability from 7.5% in 2024 to between 11 – 12% EBITDA margin; towards the upper end of the guidance
  • Capital expenditures are expected to be in line with guidance, at just over EUR 100 million
  • Improved operating cash flow combined with increased financing flexibility, resulting in a year-end level of cash and cash equivalents of EUR 75 million and EUR 51 million undrawn and available under the committed revolving credit facility

Juan José Gonzalez, CEO of PolyPeptide: “The strong momentum we achieved in 2025 reflects improved execution across our multi-site network, a rich development pipeline, and rapid growth in the expanding GLP-1 market. As demand continues to accelerate, PolyPeptide is well positioned, leveraging its peptide expertise and proprietary technologies, to deliver on its mid-term targets. We will continue to strengthen our capabilities, expand capacity in close partnership with customers, and maintain the financial flexibility required to support long-term growth.”

The financial figures presented herein are preliminary and unaudited.

Revenue and profitability

In 2025, PolyPeptide generated revenue of approximately EUR 389 million, translating into an implied growth of circa +15.6% compared with 2024, primarily driven by metabolic therapeutics. At constant currency rates, revenue growth was slightly higher. Capacity expansion projects have progressed well throughout the year with the large-scale solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) asset in Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium achieving target utilization rate.

PolyPeptide also delivered a marked improvement in profitability in FY 2025, reaching between 11 – 12% EBITDA margin towards the upper end of guidance and up from 7.5% in 2024.

Cash flow and cash available

With strong operating cash flow in 2025 and the expansion of the existing credit facility announced in May 2025, PolyPeptide closed the year with cash and cash equivalents of EUR 75 million and EUR 51 million undrawn and available under the EUR 151 million committed revolving credit facility.

Audited full-year 2025 results and Mid-term outlook

Based on the progress achieved in 2025 and the current momentum, PolyPeptide reaffirms its mid‑term targets to double revenue reported for 2023 by 2028, with the EBITDA margin expected to approach 25% in 2028. Guidance for 2026 will be communicated, as customary, upon publication of the full-year financial results for 2025, scheduled for 12 March 2026.

 

Contact

PolyPeptide Group AG
Corporate Communications
Lauren Starr
mediateam@polypeptide.com  
T: +41 43 502 0580

PolyPeptide Group AG
Investor Relations
Tim Brandl 
investorrelations@polypeptide.com 
T: +41 43 502 0580 

 

About PolyPeptide

PolyPeptide Group AG and its consolidated subsidiaries (“PolyPeptide”) is a specialized Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) for peptide- and oligonucleotide-based active pharmaceutical ingredients. By supporting its customers mainly in pharma and biotech, it contributes to the health of millions of patients across the world. PolyPeptide serves a fast-growing market, offering products and services from pre-pre-clinical to commercial stages. Its broad portfolio reflects the opportunities in drug therapies across areas and with significant exposure to metabolic diseases, including GLP-1. Dating back to 1952, PolyPeptide today runs a global network of six GMP-certified facilities in Europe, the U.S. and India. PolyPeptide’s shares (SIX: PPGN) are listed on SIX Swiss Exchange. For more information, please visit polypeptide.com.

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Disclaimer

This media release has been prepared by PolyPeptide Group AG and includes forward-looking information and statements concerning the outlook for the Group’s business. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the factors that may affect the Group’s future performance. These expectations, estimates and projections are generally identifiable by statements containing words such as ‘expects’, ‘believes’, ‘estimates’, ‘targets’, ‘plans’, ‘projects’, ‘outlook’ or similar expressions. Although PolyPeptide Group AG believes that its expectations reflected in any such forward-looking statement are based upon reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that those expectations will be achieved.

In particular, the statements related to the Mid-term outlook constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future financial performance. The Group’s actual results of operations could deviate materially from those set forth in the Mid-term outlook. As such, investors should not place undue reliance on the statements related to the Mid-term outlook.

Except as otherwise required by law, PolyPeptide Group AG disclaims any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments.

Alternative financial performance measures (APM)

This media release contains references to operational indicators and APM that are not defined or specified by IFRS, including revenue at constant currency rates, EBITDA margin and capital expenditures. These APM should be regarded as complementary information to and not as substitutes for the Group’s consolidated financial results based on IFRS. These APM may not be comparable to similarly titled measures disclosed by other companies. For the definitions of the main operational indicators and APM used, including related abbreviations refer to the section “Definitions and reconciliations” in PolyPeptide Group AG’s Annual Report 2024.

For the purposes of this media release, unless the context otherwise requires, the term ‘the Com-pany’ means PolyPeptide Group AG, and the terms ‘PolyPeptide’, ‘the Group’, ‘we’, ‘us’ and ‘our’ mean PolyPeptide Group AG and its consolidated subsidiaries.

 

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Company: PolyPeptide Group
Neuhofstrasse 24
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Phone: +41435020580
E-mail: mediateam@polypeptide.com
Internet: www.polypeptide.com
ISIN: CH1110760852
Valor: 111076085
Listed: SIX Swiss Exchange
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2261766  19-Jan-2026 CET/CEST

Sigyn Therapeutics Issues Shareholder Update Highlighting the Advancement of CardioDialysis(TM) and New Corporate Initiatives

Sigyn Therapeutics, Inc.

/ Key word(s): Manufacturing

Sigyn Therapeutics Issues Shareholder Update Highlighting the Advancement of CardioDialysis(TM) and New Corporate Initiatives

15.01.2026 / 16:49 CET/CEST

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.


Dear Shareholders and Interested Parties,

Cardiovascular disease is the #1 cause of death worldwide. The primary aim of treatment is to reduce major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE).

The leading class of drugs to treat cardiovascular disease are statins, which reduce the incidence of MACE by approximately 25%. In contrast, blood purification therapies (lipoprotein apheresis) can achieve 75–95% reductions in MACE (American Heart Association), but access to therapy is limited to specialized apheresis centers. 

As compared to lipoprotein apheresis, CardioDialysis addresses a broader range of cardiovascular disease targets, and is designed for use on dialysis machines located at approximately 50,000 dialysis clinics around the world. 

The purpose of this update is to: 

  1. Clarify our FDA clinical pathway to commercialize CardioDialysis
  2. Disclose our investigation of Nasdaq merger opportunities. 
  3. Disclose a strategy to advance our therapies with less shareholder dilution. 

Clinical pathway to commercialize CardioDialysis through FDA

The commercialization pathway for CardioDialysis through FDA requires the completion of a feasibility (safety) study and a subsequent pivotal efficacy study.  The basis of our feasibility study protocol was developed in collaboration with the clinical research division of a leading dialysis company, who offered three clinical site locations and principal investigators to support a 12-15 subject study. The cost to conduct this feasibility study is estimated at $1.25 million.  The successful completion of this study would set the stage for a pivotal efficacy study necessary to obtain FDA market clearance.  

Our recent introduction of CardioDialysis (formerly known as Sigyn Therapy) is a critically important inflection point as it unlocked a clinical pathway that allows us to conduct both feasibility and pivotal efficacy studies in a dialysis clinic setting.  By doing so, we overcome the historic challenge of conducting studies of blood purification therapies in a hospital intensive care unit (ICU) setting. 

Prior to advancing CardioDialysis to treat cardiovascular disease, our proposed treatment indications (all supported by an expansive collection of in vitro study validations) included hepatic encephalopathy, sepsis, life-threatening virus and drug-resistant bacterial infections. At a minimum, pivotal efficacy studies for each of these indications would need to have been conducted in an ICU setting, which is logistical challenge that can drag on for years. In this regard, I am aware of just one blood purification company that completed the full enrollment of ICU-based efficacy studies and that took more than a decade. 

In contrast, the treatment of cardiovascular disease allows for feasibility and pivotal efficacy studies of CardioDialysis to be conducted in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients during regularly scheduled dialysis sessions at their dialysis clinic.  

As compared to clinical studies of other devices, we anticipate an efficient clinical study enrollment as a vast majority of the approximately 550,000 ESRD patients in the U.S. have cardiovascular disease and two thirds are expected to die from the condition.  

If commercialized, the treatment of just 1% of the U.S. ESRD population provides for a $700+ million annual revenue model based on one treatment per week at a reimbursement of $2500 per treatment. Extending the lives of U.S. ESRD patients by just one month would boost topline dialysis industry revenues by approximately $2.8 billion.  

To learn more about CardioDialysis, the following link provides access to the articles listed below: 

 https://www.sigyntherapeutics.com/ceo-notes

“Introducing CardioDialysis™” (11/6/25), “Nature Review Article Reinforces Clinical Rationale of CardioDialysis to Address Cardiovascular Disease in Dialysis Patients” (12/4/25), “First-in-Industry Attributes of CardioDialysis to Treat Cardiovascular Disease” (12/12/25), and “The Emergence of Blood Purification Devices to Treat Cardiovascular Disease” (1/6/26).

Pursuit of Nasdaq Merger Opportunities 

As an OTC listed company, we recognize the need to identify potential opportunities that could elevate the trading of our shares to a major exchange such as Nasdaq.  Based on two plus decades of public company CEO experience, I know that a Nasdaq listing would expand our access to the capital markets, improve share liquidity, and increase our visibility among the U.S. investment community and beyond. 

However, Nasdaq’s initial listing requirements have become increasingly prohibitive in recent years. A reality that we experienced firsthand. Now, the requirements for companies to maintain their continued listing on Nasdaq are about to become more daunting as well. 

In September 2025, Nasdaq announced plans to increase their minimum “Market Value of Listed Securities” (MVLS) requirement to maintain continued listing from $1 million to $5 million for Nasdaq Capital Market companies. At the time, approximately 235 companies were reported to be non-compliant with Nasdaq’s continued listing requirements.  

This new MVLS requirement was expected to be formalized in mid-December and awaits final SEC clearance. Once enacted, we believe there will be a widespread push for non-compliant Nasdaq companies to identify merger candidates that are willing to accept the issuance of shares as a basis to complete a merger transaction. Especially, if the resulting share issuance allows the Nasdaq-traded entity to maintain compliance with the new $5 million MVLS requirement.  

In anticipation of this rule change, we have initiated discussions with a Nasdaq company at risk of being below the $5 million MVLS requirement and are exploring other potential merger opportunities with investment banking houses on a non-exclusive basis.  While these activities are potentially material to our business, there is no assurance that we will complete a merger transaction once Nasdaq’s increased MVLS requirement is implemented. 

Strategy to fund clinical progression with reduced shareholder dilution

Independent of our pursuit of a merger transaction, we plan to establish a Sigyn owned private subsidiary to fund the clinical progression of CardioDialysis at valuations potentially more favorable as compared to our current public market value. This action would also provide access to investment funds that are restricted from investing in OTC listed securities.  

While the completion of a Nasdaq merger may enhance market liquidity and visibility, we can’t assume that market value will increase accordingly.  In this regard, the following assessment reinforces our rationale to establish a private entity.  

Excluding mainstream dialysis providers, three Nasdaq-listed companies are focused on the advancement of blood purification therapies. One is clinical-stage and the other two are considered commercial-stage organizations.  In the past year, the share prices of these organizations have declined approximately 95%, 85%, and 34%, respectively. In recent years, the company with the smallest share price decline saw its market capitalization descend from a peak of approximately $800 million to a present value of approximately $44 million. 

Historically, public companies are often valued at a premium to comparable private organizations. That is not necessarily the case at present.  At present, a private pre-clinical stage blood purification company is raising capital at a $59 million valuation, which exceeds the combined market capitalization of the three Nasdaq-listed companies referenced above. 

This variance in valuation raises the question to what extent we can reduce shareholder dilution if capital can be raised at higher valuations through a private entity? It is certainly not hard to envision CardioDialysis being funded at more favorable valuations through a private subsidiary.

As CardioDialysis offers potential strategic value to the dialysis industry, we also recognize that a private subsidiary may be a more attractive acquisition candidate as an acquirer could avoid inheriting legacy liabilities, public disclosure obligations, and the non-core assets of a public parent company. To be clear, we are not currently in acquisition discussions with a dialysis company.  

With respect to our oncology assets, they are not contributing quantifiable value at present. While these are early-stage programs, we plan to assess the rationale to advance ImmunePrep™ (optimization of immunotherapeutic antibodies), ChemoPrep™ (enhanced delivery of chemotherapy), and ChemoPure™ (reduction of chemotherapy-related toxicity) within a private subsidiary that might evolve to become a valued asset on the balance sheet of Sigyn Therapeutics.

In closing, we appreciate your support and look forward to providing continued updates as we advance our therapeutic and corporate endeavors. If you have questions or comments, I can be reached at jj@sigyntherapeutics.com.

Sincerely, Jim 

About Sigyn Therapeutics™

Sigyn Therapeutics is developing dialysis-like therapies to address cardiovascular disease and cancer. The Company’s therapeutic candidates are designed to improve and extend the quality of patient lives, and their successful clinical advancement offers to provide strategic value to the dialysis and biopharmaceutical industry.

Sigyn CardioDialysis™ is a first-in-industry medical device to treat cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death globally. CardioDialysis™ aims to reduce the circulating presence of inflammatory molecules that fuel cardiovascular disease progression while simultaneously lowing levels of cholesterol-transporting lipoproteins that contribute to heart attacks, strokes, and other Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events (MACE). Based on its broad-spectrum mechanism, CardioDialysis™ offers to reduce the incidence of MACE by overcoming the inherent limitations of single-target drugs.

The Company’s development pipeline is comprised of ImmunePrep™ to optimize the delivery of immunotherapeutic antibodies to treat cancer; ChemoPrep™ to enhance the targeted delivery of chemotherapy; and ChemoPure™ to reduce the toxicity of chemotherapy.

To learn more about Sigyn Therapeutics, visit: www.SigynTherapeutics.com 

CONTACT:

Sigyn Therapeutics, Inc.
Jim Joyce
Inventor CEO
Email: jj@SigynTherapeutics.com 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This information in this press release contains forward-looking statements of Sigyn Therapeutics, Inc. (“Sigyn”) that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements contained in this summary are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that involve risks and uncertainties. Statements containing words such as “may,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “will,” “projections,” “estimate,” “potentially” or similar expressions constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon Sigyn’s current expectations and involve assumptions that may never materialize or may prove to be incorrect. Factors that may contribute to such differences may include, without limitation, the Company’s ability to clinically advance Sigyn Therapy in human studies required for market clearance, the Company’s ability to manufacture Sigyn Therapy, the Company’s ability to raise capital resources, and other potential risks. The foregoing list of risks and uncertainties is illustrative but is not exhaustive. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements can be found under the caption “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, and in the Company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. All forward-looking statements contained in this report speak only as of the date on which they were made. Except as may be required by law, the Company does not intend, nor does it undertake any duty, to update this information to reflect future events or circumstances.

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Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA: Preliminary figures 2025: Record net sales and significant earnings growth – forecast for 2026

Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA / Key word(s): Preliminary Results/Forecast

Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA: Preliminary figures 2025: Record net sales and significant earnings growth – forecast for 2026

15-Jan-2026 / 14:05 CET/CEST

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Ad-hoc notification in accordance with Sec. 17 of the MAR

Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA: Preliminary figures 2025: Record net sales and significant earnings growth – forecast for 2026

Lübeck, January 15, 2026 – Based on preliminary calculations, Dräger’s net sales rose by 5.3 percent in fiscal year 2025 (net of currency effects; nominal: 3.3 percent). Following a very strong year-end business, this was slightly above the last forecast, according to which Dräger had expected an increase in a range of 3.0 to 5.0 percent (net of currency effects). At around EUR 3,482 million, net sales reached the highest level in the Company’s history (2024: EUR 3,370.9 million).

Both divisions contributed to the record net sales: after a decline in the prior year, the medical division recorded growth of 7.4 percent (net of currency effects; nominal: 5.1 percent) to around EUR 1,996 million (2024: EUR 1,899.7 million), while the safety division grew by 2.5 percent (net of currency effects; nominal: 1.0 percent) to around EUR 1,486 million (2024: EUR 1,471.2 million). The Group’s gross margin increased to around 45.4 percent (2024: 44.9 percent), partly due to the good performance in the fourth quarter.

Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) rose significantly to around EUR 226 to 236 million (2024: EUR 194.0 million). The EBIT margin increased to around 6.5 to 6.8 percent (2024: 5.8 percent). This was above the last forecast, according to which Dräger had expected an EBIT margin in the range of 4.5 to 6.5 percent.

Order intake rose by 7.9 percent (net of currency effects; nominal: 5.8 percent) to around EUR 3,575 million. This significantly exceeded the prior-year figure (2024: EUR 3,380.5 million). Both divisions contributed to this growth: in the medical division, order intake rose significantly by 9.0 percent (net of currency effects; nominal: 6.5 percent) to around EUR 2,049 million (2024: EUR 1,924.1 million). In the safety division, order intake increased by 6.3 percent (net of currency effects; nominal: 4.8 percent) to around EUR 1,526 million (2024: EUR 1,456.4 million).

Dividend proposal
In line with the existing dividend policy, Dräger intends to distribute around 30 percent of the group net profit to its shareholders. The final dividend proposal will be made with the final business figures for 2025.

Forecast for 2026
Due to the good order intake, Dräger expects an increase in net sales of 1.0 to 5.0 percent (2.0 to 6.0 percent net of currency effects) and an EBIT margin of 5.0 to 7.5 percent for the current fiscal year.

The full 2025 Annual Report will be published on March 24, 2026.

 

Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA
Moislinger Allee 53–55
23558 Lübeck, Germany
www.draeger.com

 

Investor Relations:
Thomas Fischler
Tel. +49 451 882-2685
thomas.fischler@draeger.com

 

Corporate Communications:
Melanie Kamann
Tel. +49 451 882-3998
melanie.kamann@draeger.com

 

Disclaimer
This ad hoc report contains statements on the future development of Dräger Group. These forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations, presumptions, and forecasts of the Executive Board as well as the information available to date. They were compiled to the best of the company’s knowledge. Dräger does not provide any warranty nor assume any responsibility for the future developments and results described above. These are dependent on a number of factors. They entail various risks and contingencies outside of the company’s influence and are based on assumptions which could prove to be incorrect. Dräger does not assume any responsibility for updating the forward-looking statements contained in this report. This does not infringe any legal stipulations on the adjustment of forecasts. Please go to Investor Relations / Definitions of financial indicators at www.draeger.com for information on alternative performance measures used.

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Language: English
Company: Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA
Moislinger Allee 53-55
23558 Lübeck
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)451 882-0
Fax: +49 (0)451 882-2080
E-mail: info@draeger.com
Internet: www.draeger.com
ISIN: DE0005550602, DE0005550636 (Vorzugsaktien)
WKN: 555060, 555063 (Vorzugsaktien)
Indices: SDAX, TecDax
Listed: Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange
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2260714  15-Jan-2026 CET/CEST

Viromed Medical AG switches to registered shares

Viromed Medical AG

/ Key word(s): Miscellaneous

Viromed Medical AG switches to registered shares

15.01.2026 / 09:48 CET/CEST

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Viromed Medical AG switches to registered shares

  • Depository conversion will take place on the evening of January 16, 2026
  • Stock exchange trading will commence on January 15, 2026 under the new ISIN DE000A40ZVN7
  • Increased transparency and direct communication with shareholders possible

Rellingen, January 15, 2026 – Viromed Medical AG (“Viromed”; ISIN: DE000A40ZVN7), a medical technology company and pioneer in cold plasma technology, is converting its share capital from bearer shares to registered shares following a resolution passed by the Annual General Meeting on July 29, 2025. The resolution of the Annual General Meeting with the corresponding amendments to the Articles of Association was entered in the company’s commercial register on August 8, 2025, and thus became effective.

As part of the conversion, all 21,250,000 bearer shares held in collective custody (ISIN DE000A3MQR65) will be deregistered by the custodian banks and Clearstream Banking AG, Frankfurt am Main, on the evening of January 16, 2026 (“Record Day”). For each previous bearer share, shareholders will receive one new registered share with a proportionate amount of the share capital of €1.00 each and the new ISIN DE000A40VZN7. The right to individual certification is excluded in accordance with the Articles of Association; the share capital is certified in a global certificate deposited with Clearstream Banking AG.

The existing bearer shares was traded on the stock exchange for the last time on January 14, 2026. The new registered shares will be listed on the stock exchange under the new ISIN for the first time on January 15, 2026. The conversion will not affect the share of each shareholder in the share capital or the rights associated with the shares. Nor will it restrict or impede shareholders’ right to sell their shares, as the transfer of registered shares does not require the company’s approval.

About Viromed Medical AG

Viromed Medical AG specializes in the development, manufacture and distribution of medical products. The operating business of the company, which has been listed on the stock exchange since October 2022, focuses on the distribution of innovative cold plasma technology for medical applications via its wholly owned subsidiary Viromed Medical GmbH. Viromed can draw on a broad customer base in the DACH region and beyond. Viromed is pursuing the goal of further advancing the use of cold plasma technology in medicine in the coming years and realizing the corresponding growth potential.

www.viromed-medical-ag.de

Contact Viromed

E-Mail: kontakt@viromed-medical.de
 

Press contact

E-Mail: viromed@kirchhoff.de

 


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Company: Viromed Medical AG
Hauptstraße 105
25462 Rellingen
Germany
E-mail: kontakt@viromed-medical.de
Internet: https://www.viromed-medical-ag.de/
ISIN: DE000A3MQR65
WKN: A3MQR6
Listed: Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Tradegate Exchange
EQS News ID: 2260602

 
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