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E-Commerce Player niceshops Prepares for IPO on Vienna Stock Exchange

Austrian e-commerce company niceshops is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Vienna Stock Exchange (Wiener Börse). Following a successful post-2022 restructuring process that reduced liabilities by 30 million Euros, the company reported H1 2026 revenues of 97.3 million Euros, representing a 23.6% year-on-year growth, and aims to reach 200 million Euros in annual revenue. Management outlines the key benefits of an IPO as access to growth capital, standardized valuation, robust governance, and a sustainable ownership structure. Additionally, Eurozone inflation rose to 3.3% in August, signaling a highly likely interest rate hike to 2.5% by the European Central Bank (ECB) to curb energy-driven price pressures.

• niceshops achieved 97.3 million Euros in revenue for H1 2026, marking a 23.6% increase compared to H1 2025.
• The e-commerce firm reduced its liabilities by 30 million Euros during a restructuring phase that concluded successfully in 2026.
• niceshops operates approximately 30 online shop brands across 18 languages and exports to about 80 countries.

Everphone secures €15 million refinancing for device leasing

Berlin-based Device-as-a-Service (DaaS) provider Everphone secured €15 million in refinancing from Commerzbank and KfW to finance new workplace devices for corporate clients under long-term leases. The financing follows a €270 million Series D in 2024 and is part of a strategy to improve unit economics by reducing financing costs. The new structure lowers the interest margin by 20 basis points, enabling larger purchase volumes at lower unit costs. Everphone serves over 1,000 organizations, including DAX-listed companies, and offers managed services like MDM and mobile threat defense. This deal highlights the growing trend of device-as-a-service models in Europe, with similar financings for Raylo and equipal in 2026.

• Everphone secured €15 million in refinancing from Commerzbank and KfW.
• The financing is intended to finance new workplace devices for corporate customers under long-term leases.
• The new structure reduces the interest margin by 20 basis points compared to previous financing.

Douglas expands Carat partnership to all European markets

Following a pitch, the Douglas Group is expanding its existing partnership with Carat in the DACH region to all European markets. The new cooperation will start on January 1, 2027. Carat will take over strategic and operational media management for all 20 European Douglas markets, including France, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Lithuania, Romania, Slovenia, and Spain. The goal is to strengthen the balance between international brand leadership and local market relevance, and to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of media investments across all markets. Rik Strubel, CMO of Douglas Group, said they aim to increase the impact of their media investments. Katja Anette Brandt, CEO Germany & Media Practice President Central Europe at dentsu, expressed pride in winning the pitch. The pitch combined expertise in strategy, media, data, commerce, and transformation. This win helps offset the recent loss of the Commerzbank media account to Deep Media.

• The Douglas Group expands its partnership with Carat to all 20 European markets.
• The new mandate starts on January 1, 2027, following a pitch.
• Carat will handle strategic and operational media management for Douglas across Europe.

Deutsche Bank News: EIB Partnership, Record Q3 Profit, and More

Deutsche Bank's news page features several new press releases including a €560 million partnership with EIB for space businesses, record Q3 post-tax profit of €1.9 billion, SREP requirements lower for 2027, appointment by HKMA as Primary Liquidity Provider, and extension of partnerships with Zurich until 2042.

EIB and Deutsche Bank launch €560 million partnership to power Europe’s space businesses

Deutsche Bank reports record third-quarter post-tax profit of € 1.9 billion; EIB and Deutsche Bank launch €560 million partnership to power Europe’s space businesses; Deutsche Bank and DWS extend strategic partnerships with Zurich until 2042.

Deutsche Bank Posts Record Profit Driven by Investment Banking

Deutsche Bank reported a record pretax profit of approximately €2.6 billion for Q3 2026, up 8% year-over-year, exceeding analyst expectations. Net profit rose 2% to around €1.9 billion, with shareholders receiving nearly €1.6 billion. The investment banking division was the main growth driver, contributing about €1.1 billion pretax, a 12% increase. CEO Christian Sewing highlighted the third consecutive record quarter and expressed confidence in surpassing the 13% return on tangible equity target for 2028. The bank also expects to exceed €33 billion in full-year revenues. New strategic targets will be announced in January 2027.

• Deutsche Bank reports Q3 2026 pretax profit of €2.6 billion, up 8% year-over-year.
• Net profit after taxes reached €1.9 billion, with shareholders receiving €1.6 billion.
• Investment banking division contributed €1.1 billion pretax, a 12% increase.