02/2026

News from the Holding

Dear colleagues,

Bringing people together has always been at the heart of the International Group Summit. This year, colleagues from over 30 countries from across the Oetker Collection gathered in Paris to exchange perspectives, discuss shared challenges and learn from one another in an increasingly complex business environment.
The Summit once again demonstrated the strength of our diverse Group. Although our companies operate in different markets and industries, we share common values, a long-term perspective and the ambition to continuously improve. The many conversations throughout the two days showed how much we can gain by sharing experiences and looking beyond our own businesses.

This edition of News from the Holding includes a special focus on the International Group Summit and highlights some of the key messages and discussions from the event.
At the same time, the newsletter continues to reflect the broader activities and developments across the Oetker Collection, offering insights into our companies, their initiatives and the progress we are making together.

Our sincere thanks go to everyone who contributed to making this year’s Summit such a valuable exchange – especially our hosts at Le Bristol Paris and Oetker Hotels for their outstanding hospitality and all colleagues involved in the fantastic presentations.

With warm regards,
Yours

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Jan Rock

Executive Director Communications,
Oetker Collection KG

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Karoline von Roques-Boudon

Senior Communications Manager,
Oetker Collection KG

Facts & Figures Q2 2026

As anticipated, the tentative momentum seen in March did not develop into a broader recovery during the second quarter. The weak April and May performance showed that the uptick at the end of the first quarter was largely a timing effect related to Easter rather than the start of a sustained improvement.

Turning Ambition into Execution – Highlights from the International Group Summit 2026

Around 160 colleagues from across the Oetker Collection came together in Paris for this year’s International Group Summit to discuss how our businesses can continue to succeed in a changing world. Against a backdrop of increasing geopolitical uncertainty and rapidly evolving markets, the two-day event focused on operational excellence, leadership and sustainable growth.

Three Initiatives Supporting Collaboration Across the Oetker Collection

Three cross-divisional initiatives are advancing collaboration across the Oetker Collection by supporting leadership development, technology collaboration and a shared culture of integrity. The first initiative is a global mentoring programme developed by the OC People & Culture Board, comprising the HR directors of the Holding and the four major group companies.

Henkell Freixenet Campus Brings International Leaders Together

More than 80 international managers from across Henkell Freixenet gathered at Schloss Wiesbaden from 6 to 8 June for this year’s Henkell Freixenet Campus. Over two and a half days of intensive exchange, inspiration and alignment, the programme opened with a review of 2025 and a clear reinforcement of priorities for 2026.

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Bringing Ambition into Execution – Talent Programme of Martin Braun-Gruppe Unites at Henkell Freixenet

The third team of the International Career Circle (ICC), a talent development program of Martin Braun-Gruppe, recently made a stop in Wiesbaden. For the first time, the participants were hosted by Henkell Freixenet.

Budenheim Completes REACH Registration for Nano-TCP

Budenheim has successfully completed the REACH registration of Pentacalcium hydroxide tris(orthophosphate) (Nano-TCP), marking the conclusion of a five-year regulatory process. Registering nanomaterials under the European REACH Regulation is particularly demanding. While existing data from the TCP registration dossier provided a valuable foundation, additional studies were required to demonstrate the safe use of Nano-TCP.

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Building Trust Through Dialogue

Since the formation of our Group, members of the Oetker Collection Management Board and the Chairpersons and Deputy Chairpersons of the Works Councils of our German companies have met regularly to exchange views and discuss developments across the Group. The format complements collaboration at the individual company level while providing an opportunity to gain new perspectives, share experiences and reflect on current developments.

New Website of the Rudolf-August Oetker-Foundation

The Rudolf-August Oetker-Foundation’s new website was launched on 25 June 2026. On this comprehensive website, users can learn more about the work of the foundation, which was established in 1998 by Rudolf-August Oetker, father of the Co-CEOs Dr Alfred and Ferdinand Oetker.

New Colleagues

We are pleased to welcome our new colleagues who joined our Frankfurt team in June and July 2026. We are delighted to have them on board and look forward to the experience, expertise and fresh perspectives they bring as we continue to grow together.

Table of Content

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Facts & Figures Q2 2026

As anticipated, the tentative momentum seen in March did not develop into a broader recovery during the second quarter. The weak April and May performance showed that the uptick at the end of the first quarter was largely a timing effect related to Easter rather than the start of a sustained improvement.
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Turning Ambition into Execution – Highlights from the International Group Summit 2026

Around 160 colleagues from across the Oetker Collection came together in Paris for this year’s International Group Summit to discuss how our businesses can continue to succeed in a changing world. Against a backdrop of increasing geopolitical uncertainty and rapidly evolving markets, the two-day event focused on operational excellence, leadership and sustainable growth.
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Three Initiatives Supporting Collaboration Across the Oetker Collection

Three cross-divisional initiatives are advancing collaboration across the Oetker Collection by supporting leadership development, technology collaboration and a shared culture of integrity. The first initiative is a global mentoring programme developed by the OC People & Culture Board, comprising the HR directors of the Holding and the four major group companies.
04

Henkell Freixenet Campus Brings International Leaders Together

More than 80 international managers from across Henkell Freixenet gathered at Schloss Wiesbaden from 6 to 8 June for this year’s Henkell Freixenet Campus. Over two and a half days of intensive exchange, inspiration and alignment, the programme opened with a review of 2025 and a clear reinforcement of priorities for 2026.
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Bringing Ambition into Execution – Talent Programme of Martin Braun-Gruppe Unites at Henkell Freixenet

The third team of the International Career Circle (ICC), a talent development program of Martin Braun-Gruppe, recently made a stop in Wiesbaden. For the first time, the participants were hosted by Henkell Freixenet.
06

Budenheim Completes REACH Registration for Nano-TCP

Budenheim has successfully completed the REACH registration of Pentacalcium hydroxide tris(orthophosphate) (Nano-TCP), marking the conclusion of a five-year regulatory process. Registering nanomaterials under the European REACH Regulation is particularly demanding. While existing data from the TCP registration dossier provided a valuable foundation, additional studies were required to demonstrate the safe use of Nano-TCP.
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Building Trust Through Dialogue

Since the formation of our Group, members of the Oetker Collection Management Board and the Chairpersons and Deputy Chairpersons of the Works Councils of our German companies have met regularly to exchange views and discuss developments across the Group. The format complements collaboration at the individual company level while providing an opportunity to gain new perspectives, share experiences and reflect on current developments.
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New Website of the Rudolf-August Oetker-Foundation

The Rudolf-August Oetker-Foundation’s new website was launched on 25 June 2026. On this comprehensive website, users can learn more about the work of the foundation, which was established in 1998 by Rudolf-August Oetker, father of the Co-CEOs Dr Alfred and Ferdinand Oetker.
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New Colleagues

We are pleased to welcome our new colleagues who joined our Frankfurt team in June and July 2026. We are delighted to have them on board and look forward to the experience, expertise and fresh perspectives they bring as we continue to grow together.

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