At its Annual General Meeting, LAIQON AG presented to shareholders its operational development and core initiatives for the second half of 2026 and its continued growth trajectory. CEO Dipl.-Ing. Achim Plate and CSTRO Axel Hörger presented the strategy. The objective is to increase assets under management (AuM) to an anticipated EUR 15 billion by 2028. As of 25 August 2026, the LAIQON Group's AuM stood at EUR 11.5 billion, representing an increase of approximately EUR 0.5 billion compared to EUR 11.0 billion as of 30 June 2026.
The strategic direction, termed "GROWTH 28", focuses on accelerated organic growth, consistent scaling of the three segments Asset Management, Wealth Management, and Digital Wealth, as well as the continued internationalisation of the business model. This scaling strategy is particularly evident in the Digital Wealth segment: here, AuM rose to EUR 1.5 billion by 25 August 2026, up from EUR 1.3 billion on 30 June 2026. This dynamic AuM growth is supported by strategic white-label partnerships, including one with Amundi. The LAIQON – EU AI ETF, which has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 18 August 2026, marks the beginning of a series of next-generation active AI ETFs. Through the partnership with Amundi as its European white-label partner, LAIQON is opening up new distribution channels and accelerating the international scaling of its AI-based product offering.
Dipl.-Ing. Achim Plate, CEO of LAIQON AG, emphasised that in recent years, the technological and operational basis for profitable growth has been established. He stated that the current assets under management of EUR 11.5 billion, strong white-label partnerships, and positioning as an AI mid-cap in European wealth management provide a solid foundation for achieving the GROWTH 28 objectives. The significant improvement in financial figures during the first half of the financial year also indicates that the growth strategy is becoming increasingly visible in the earnings development.
The Annual General Meeting confirmed LAIQON AG's strategic course with large majorities. In total, 49.46 percent of the share capital was represented. All nine agenda items put to a vote were approved with consent rates of up to 96.37 percent. This ensures broad acceptance for the further implementation of the GROWTH 28 strategy. Furthermore, Michael Strafuss was elected to LAIQON AG's Supervisory Board. He succeeds Jörg Ohlsen, whose term ended on 31 August 2026. With over 25 years of international leadership experience in investment banking, capital markets, and corporate finance, Michael Strafuss strengthens the Supervisory Board in key areas of expertise.
The interim report published on 30 June 2026 confirms the key figures already communicated on 11 August. In the first half of 2026, gross revenue increased by 63.4 percent to EUR 23.15 million, compared to EUR 14.17 million in the first half of 2025. Operating consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) improved despite restructuring expenses from EUR 1.02 million to almost break-even at EUR -0.29 million, compared to EUR -0.82 million in the first half of 2025. In the second quarter of 2026, a positive EBITDA of EUR 1.08 million was achieved, following EUR -1.37 million in the first quarter.
LAIQON AG's balance sheet and financing structure were also strengthened. Equity increased by 16.5 percent to EUR 71.7 million as of 30 June 2026, raising the equity ratio to 48.6 percent. This was supported by a debt-equity swap and a cash capital increase completed during the reporting period. Concurrently, consolidated debt was reduced by 8.9 percent. Liquid assets almost doubled to EUR 10.5 million. Operating cash flow showed an improvement of EUR 2.9 million to EUR -2.5 million, while free cash flow increased by EUR 3.7 million to EUR -2.8 million.
