KNDS Plans IPO to List 20% Shares in Paris and Frankfurt

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Defense company KNDS plans to conduct an IPO in Paris and Frankfurt, with a goal of selling up to 20% of its existing share capital. The shares will be sold directly to institutional investors, with no retail offering. KNDS produces military equipment, including Leopard 2A7 tanks, and is viewed as integral to Europe's defense modernization efforts. Additionally, the German government has agreed to acquire 40% of Wegmann & Co.'s ordinary share capital, which further supports KNDS's objectives in the defense sector.