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  • BUSINESSJul 2 · 14:37 UTCDEUTSCHE WELLE
    KNDS: German-French tank manufacturer postpones IPO

    The German-French tank manufacturer KNDS has postponed its initial public offering (IPO), delaying the German government's planned purchase of a 40% stake. Additionally, a German drone start-up has secured $1 billion in new funding.

  • BUSINESSJul 2 · 10:12 UTCDEFENSE NEWS
    Tank maker KNDS delays stock listing, citing defense-market volatility

    French-German tank maker KNDS delayed its stock-market listing due to European defense-sector volatility, despite completing most preparations. The company plans to resume the IPO process when market conditions improve, citing investor confidence in its long-term strategy and differentiated industry positioning.

  • BUSINESSJul 2 · 06:05 UTCBLOOMBERG
    KNDS Postpones IPO Citing European Defense Volatility

    KNDS has postponed its initial public offering (IPO) due to volatility in the European defense sector. The company cited European defense market instability as the primary reason for delaying the IPO.

  • BUSINESSJul 2 · 06:03 UTCCNBC TOP
    Tank maker KNDS postpones IPO amid market struggles for defense

    KNDS, an Amsterdam-based tank manufacturer, has postponed its IPO due to challenging market conditions in the defense sector. The company's shareholders stated the IPO will proceed when market conditions improve.

  • BUSINESSJun 25 · 04:00 UTCFINANCIAL TIMES WORLD
    European defence stocks face uncertainty

    European defense stocks are facing uncertainty due to Germany's decision to cancel its warship project, which affects the planned stock listing of tank manufacturer KNDS.

  • BUSINESSJun 24 · 18:25 UTCTHE RIO TIMES
    The Market Goes to War: Europe Funds Rearmament on the Bourse

    Franco-German tank maker KNDS plans to list shares in Paris and Frankfurt, with France and Germany each holding 40% ownership and Germany retaining a golden share for veto power over major decisions at the German business.

  • BUSINESSJun 24 · 09:55 UTCEURACTIV
    Franco-German tank manufacturer KNDS will go public ‘within weeks’

    Franco-German tank manufacturer KNDS will go public within weeks, with the company currently valued at €18 to €20 billion.

  • BUSINESSJun 24 · 09:39 UTCLE MONDE (EN)
    French-German tank maker KNDS announces IPO launch within weeks

    French-German tank manufacturer KNDS has announced plans to launch an IPO within weeks. The company was mentioned in the context of a visit during the Cleantech Future Festival in Remscheid, western Germany on June 17, 2026.

  • BUSINESSJun 24 · 08:02 UTCBLOOMBERG
    Tankmaker KNDS Starts Process for Frankfurt, Paris IPO

    Tankmaker KNDS has initiated the process for an initial public offering (IPO) in Frankfurt and Paris. The company is preparing to list on stock exchanges in both cities.

  • BUSINESSJun 24 · 06:53 UTCCNBC TOP
    Defense giant KNDS plans IPO in Paris and Frankfurt

    Defense company KNDS plans to list shares in Paris and Frankfurt. Current shareholders intend to sell up to 20% of existing share capital.

  • BUSINESSJun 24 · 06:19 UTCBLOOMBERG
    Tankmaker KNDS Kicks Off Process for IPO in Frankfurt and Paris

    Tankmaker KNDS has begun the process for an IPO in Frankfurt and Paris. The company assembles Leopard 2 tanks at its plant in Unterstadt, Germany.

  • BUSINESSJun 23 · 00:56 UTCLE MONDE (EN)
    Germany joins France in KNDS shareholding, paving the way for a stock market listing

    Germany and France have joined in KNDS shareholding, facilitating a potential stock market listing. The company showcased a CAPINT tank at the Eurosatory defense trade show in 2026.

  • BUSINESSJun 22 · 14:49 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWS
    France, Germany reach deal on arms maker KNDS, paving way for IPO

    France and Germany agreed to joint governance of arms maker KNDS with equal stakes, advancing its IPO to strengthen European defense cooperation. The deal follows the collapse of the Franco-German FCAS fighter jet project and aims to boost Europe's industrial and defense capabilities.

  • BUSINESSJun 22 · 10:36 UTCFINANCIAL TIMES WORLD
    Germany reaches deal to buy 40% of Europe’s biggest tank maker

    Germany has agreed to purchase a 40% stake in KNDS, Europe's largest tank maker, following months of negotiations. The deal is expected to pave the way for an initial public offering (IPO).

  • BUSINESSJun 22 · 10:28 UTCCNBC TOP
    Defense giant KNDS moves closer to IPO after France-Germany stake deal

    France and Germany agreed on a KNDS framework as Germany seeks a 40% stake ahead of a potential multibillion-euro IPO. Defense company KNDS is moving closer to an initial public offering following the stake deal.

  • SECURITYJun 22 · 09:22 UTCWTOP DC
    Germany plans to take 40% in Leopard tank maker KNDS, joining France as stakeholder

    Germany plans to take a 40% stake in KNDS, a defense contractor producing Leopard and Leclerc tanks, joining France which already holds a 50% stake. The move aims to strengthen European defense production and sovereignty, with potential for an IPO. KNDS, formed in 2015 from the merger of Germany’s Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and France’s Nexter, also produces military vehicles like Puma and Boxer.

  • SECURITYJun 22 · 09:20 UTCSEATTLE TIMES
    Germany plans to take 40% in Leopard tank maker KNDS, joining France as stakeholder

    The German government plans to acquire a 40% stake in KNDS, a defense contractor producing Leopard and Leclerc tanks, to bolster European production alongside France. France is already a stakeholder in the company.

  • SECURITYJun 22 · 09:19 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Germany plans to take 40% in Leopard tank maker KNDS, joining France as stakeholder

    Germany plans to take a 40% stake in KNDS, a defense contractor producing Leopard and Leclerc tanks, alongside France, which holds a 50% stake. The move aims to strengthen European defense production and security capabilities, with the two governments agreeing to align their strategies for KNDS, potentially leading to an IPO.

  • SECURITYJun 22 · 09:19 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Germany plans to take 40% in Leopard tank maker KNDS, joining France as stakeholder

    The German government plans to acquire a 40% stake in KNDS, a European defense contractor producing Leopard and Leclerc tanks, joining France which already holds a 50% stake. The move aims to strengthen European defense capabilities and technological sovereignty amid geopolitical tensions.

  • SECURITYJun 22 · 08:08 UTCBLOOMBERG
    French, German Governments Agree to Hold Equal Stakes in KNDS

    The French and German governments have agreed to hold equal stakes in KNDS. The company's stand was featured at the Eurosatory defense and security conference on June 15.

  • SECURITYJun 17 · 06:59 UTCDEFENSE NEWS
    Size matters: KNDS pitches long-barreled artillery for 60-kilometer base range

    KNDS, a French-German defense company, is developing the Loras long-range artillery system with a 58-caliber barrel capable of firing standard shells up to 60 kilometers, surpassing typical NATO artillery lengths. The system, set for production between 2032-2035, features a tracked Boxer chassis and French barrel technology, with KNDS addressing technical challenges like barrel wear seen in U.S. programs.

  • SECURITYJun 16 · 17:00 UTCBREAKING DEFENSE
    Malaysia to buy 18 Caesar self-propelled howitzers, KNDS announces at Eurosatory

    Malaysia has signed a contract to purchase 18 Caesar self-propelled howitzers from KNDS, following a prolonged effort to acquire such military equipment. The deal was announced at Eurosatory, a defense exhibition.

  • SECURITYJun 16 · 09:02 UTCDEFENSE NEWS
    KNDS proposes mixed French-German tank to replace France’s Leclerc

    KNDS proposes a French-German hybrid main battle tank, Capint, combining a French-developed turret and gun with the Leopard 2's hull to replace France's aging Leclerc tanks. The tank aims to serve as an interim solution before the delayed Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) arrives in the mid-2040s, with production units planned for 2035 and deployment by 2037. The design includes AI integration, advanced protection systems, and robotic wingmen concepts.

  • SECURITYJun 16 · 08:39 UTCBREAKING DEFENSE
    European manufacturers unveil new main battle tank variants at Eurosatory

    KNDS introduced the CaPINT MBT at Eurosatory to replace France's aging Leclerc fleet, which is set to retire around 2037. The new tank variant is presented as a gap-filler solution.

  • SECURITYMay 28 · 14:20 UTCBREAKING DEFENSE
    After delivery of first tanks to Norway, EuroTrophy looks to wider European future

    EuroTrophy delivered the first Leopard tanks to Norway and is collaborating with KNDS and the German and Norwegian governments to establish a new Leopard tank baseline. The company aims to expand its European presence following this procurement.

  • BUSINESSMay 22 · 10:39 UTCBLOOMBERG
    OHB and KNDS Weigh Tweaks to Share Sale Timetables to Avoid SpaceX

    OHB and KNDS are considering adjustments to their share sale schedules to avoid conflicts with SpaceX activities. The EU's 27 member states have approved a €150 billion defense fund to support member countries' security investments, as demonstrated at the IDET fair in Czech Republic.

  • SECURITYMay 19 · 16:54 UTCBLOOMBERG
    Defense Firm KNDS Set to Cut Its Stake in Gearbox Maker Renk

    Defense firm KNDS is set to cut its stake in gearbox maker Renk. The news comes as the annual Defence and Security Equipment International exhibition takes place in London, UK. European countries have pledged to increase defense spending.

  • SECURITYMay 15 · 09:45 UTCTHE REGISTER
    UK reloads artillery plans with £1B remote-control howitzer order

    The UK Ministry of Defence has announced a £1 billion contract to provide the British Army with 72 next-gen mobile artillery units, featuring remote-controlled howitzers mounted on Boxer armored vehicles. The new system will replace the aging AS-90 self-propelled howitzers and provide artillery support against targets up to 70 km away. Deliveries are expected to start in 2028.

  • BUSINESSMay 8 · 18:02 UTCBLOOMBERG
    KNDS IPO Wobbles Over Valuation as Peers Fall

    KNDS IPO valuation is uncertain as peer companies' stock prices fall, indicating a potential impact on KNDS' initial public offering. The company's IPO is facing challenges due to the declining stock prices of its peers. This situation may affect investor confidence in KNDS.

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