• DEAG set a EUR 10 million cash capital increase via a private placement that excludes shareholder pre-emption rights.
• Apeiron agreed to subscribe for the full deal, subject to closing conditions, lifting its stake from about 48.4% to above 50%.
• The proceeds are earmarked to fund further organic growth, acquisitions, or both.
• Crossing 50% would trigger a change of control under the 7.75% DEAG bond 2025/2029.
• Bondholder consent to waive change-of-control rights is a condition; DEAG plans a one-off fee if approved.

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