DATAGROUP Initiates Delisting from Munich Stock Exchange to Pursue Private Company Strategy

The Management Board and Supervisory Board of DATAGROUP SE (WKN A0JC8S) decided to submit a request to the Munich Stock Exchange to revoke the inclusion of DATAGROUP shares in the open market, a process known as delisting. This strategic move is intended to enable the company to operate as a private company with greater strategic flexibility in the future, allowing it to pursue long-term goals without the quarterly reporting pressures and regulatory requirements of public markets.

In connection with the planned delisting, DATAGROUP points out that investors will not have the opportunity to sell their shares now or at a later date as part of a delisting offer, as is typically available with shares admitted to the regulated market. This option is expressly not available here, creating immediate implications for current shareholders. Shareholders who wish to sell their shares should therefore consider doing so before the delisting occurs, as the window for liquidating positions through normal market channels will close once the delisting is complete.

Shareholders who remain invested must expect that, after the delisting, their shares will likely only be tradable to a limited extent or possibly not at all. Trading volume is expected to decline significantly, and trading opportunities are anticipated to be substantially restricted. This creates potential liquidity challenges for investors who maintain their positions, as the secondary market for the shares will become much less accessible. The company's decision reflects a broader trend where some organizations opt for private status to implement strategic changes away from public market scrutiny.

DATAGROUP is one of the leading German IT service providers, with approximately 3,700 employees at locations across Germany who design, implement, and operate IT infrastructures and business applications. With its CORBOX product, DATAGROUP serves as a full-service provider, supporting global IT workplaces for medium and large enterprises as well as public authorities. The company grows both organically and through acquisitions, with an acquisition strategy particularly noted for its optimal integration of new companies. DATAGROUP actively participates in the consolidation process with its "buy and turn around" and "buy and build" strategies, which may be easier to execute as a private entity. More information about the company is available at https://www.datagroup.de.

The delisting announcement carries significant implications for the company's capital structure and investor relations. By moving to private status, DATAGROUP gains operational flexibility but loses access to public equity markets for future fundraising. This decision may signal a shift toward longer-term strategic planning that doesn't align with quarterly earnings expectations. For the broader market, it represents another example of a publicly traded company choosing to exit public exchanges, potentially reducing investment opportunities in the German IT services sector. The full details of the announcement can be found in the original release at https://www.newmediawire.com.