MAX Automation SE decides to close iNDAT Robotics and continues to adapt its strategy
DGAP-News: MAX Automation SE
/ Key word(s): Strategic Company Decision
PRESS RELEASE Dusseldorf, 8 February 2022 - MAX Automation SE (ISIN DE000A2DA58), a company listed in the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, is disposing of its persistently loss-making subsidiary iNDAT Robotics GmbH. Despite considerable efforts to achieve a turnaround by both the management and employees, it was not possible to generate sustainable positive earnings. The corona pandemic and the automotive crisis have further intensified iNDAT's situation after it was already exposed to high price and competitive pressure inherent in its business model. In addition to the operating losses expected for 2021, MAX Automation SE has budgeted an amount of a similar magnitude for its liquidation. Around 100 employees are affected by the closure of iNDAT Robotics GmbH. A reconciliation of interests as well as a social plan are being negotiated with the works council and are intended to mitigate the consequences of the job losses. Liquidation is to take place after the orderly termination of customer projects. "We deeply regret having to close iNDAT, in view of the losses in the past years and the lack of prospects for a turnaround, we unfortunately no longer see any possibility to continue the company, however. In the interest of the MAX Group, we must consistently divest ourselves of companies that hinder the growth of the other subsidiaries and endanger the Group. The goal is to generate attractive cash flows and to generate additional funds, through disposals of portfolio companies, for example, in order to achieve a regular dividend for our shareholders in the future. We are taking a very targeted approach to this," said Dr. Christian Diekmann, CEO/CFO of MAX Automation SE. Contact for media representatives: www.maxautomation.com
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Language: | English |
Company: | MAX Automation SE |
Breite Straße 29-31 | |
40213 Düsseldorf | |
Germany | |
Phone: | +49 (0)211 90991-0 |
Fax: | +49 (0)211 90991-11 |
E-mail: | investor.relations@maxautomation.com |
Internet: | www.maxautomation.com |
ISIN: | DE000A2DA588 |
WKN: | A2DA58 |
Listed: | Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange; BX |
EQS News ID: | 1277963 |
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