On May 16, 2025, H&R Holding GmbH announced its intention to launch a public acquisition offer for all outstanding shares of H&R GmbH & Co. KGaA, ISIN DE000A2E4T77. Shareholders are being offered a purchase price of €5.00 per share. The Offer is voluntary and will be subject to a minimum acceptance threshold of 85%, including the portion of 61.45% of the H&R KGaA shares attributable to Nils Hansen and 6.06% of the H&R KGaA shares attributable to Wilhelm Scholten. The aim of the offer is to increase the Hansen family's stake from 61.45% to at least 85%.

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