Original-Research: MLP SE - from NuWays AG Classification of NuWays AG to MLP SE Company Name: MLP SE ISIN: DE0006569908 Reason for the research: Update Recommendation: Kaufen from: 04.06.2024 Target price: EUR 11.50 Target price on sight of: 12 Monaten Last rating change: Analyst: Henry Wendisch Only small impact from potential ECB rate reduction On Thursday, June 6th, the ECB might reduce its main refinancing rate by 25bps to 4.25%, which would have only a small overall impact on MLP's banking business while in return should allow for upswings in Wealth Management and Real Estate. In detail: Low impact on Banking: A potential rate reduction by 25bps is already reflected in our estimates for the end of Q2. Now with Q2 only lasting for three more weeks, we feel comfortable with our current estimates. Therefore, the strong interest income experienced in Q1'24 (€ 22.3m) should only decrease slightly to € 20m (eNuW) in Q2, before the potential 25bps rate drop takes a full effect for Q3 with € 19m of expected interest income. For Q4, we conservatively model another 25bps rate reduction to 4.0% which would imply an interest income of € 18m. Accordingly, we expect interest expenses to also decrease, as MLP would likely reduce rates for customer deposits, however with some delay. In sum, FY'24e interest income would still come in at € 80m, 22% above FY'23, while the interest result should amount to € 49m, 4% above FY'23 levels. Should rate reductions be postponed or completely abandoned this year, our estimates would thus turn out to be conservative. (see p. 2 for details) Upside for Wealth Management: As capital marktes usually react positively to decreasing rates, the ongoing strong performance of FERI's funds could yield further performance fees in the course of the year. As these are not reflected in our estimates, there could be further upside from Wealth Management for MLP. However, the main funds (EquityFlex and Optoflex) are heavily focused on US markets, which is why the FED interest rate is more relevant here. Recovery of Real Estate from low levels: The newly introduced tax incentive for new constructions coupled with the outlook of declining financing rates (currently 3.7% for 10y fixed rate mortgages vs. 4.2% in Nov'23), could give the still burdened real estate market a little push towards normalization from muted levels. All in all, MLP's well diversified business model should make investors feel relaxed about potential rate reductions, especially as the business segments are negatively correlated. Against this backdrop, we reiterate our BUY recommendation with an unchanged PT of € 11.50 (based on FCFY and SOTP) and confirm MLP's position in our NuWays' AlphaList. You can download the research here: http://www.more-ir.de/d/29955.pdf For additional information visit our website www.nuways-ag.com/research. Contact for questions NuWays AG - Equity Research Web: www.nuways-ag.com Email: research@nuways-ag.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nuwaysag Adresse: Mittelweg 16-17, 20148 Hamburg, Germany ++++++++++ Diese Meldung ist keine Anlageberatung oder Aufforderung zum Abschluss bestimmter Börsengeschäfte. Offenlegung möglicher Interessenskonflikte nach § 85 WpHG beim oben analysierten Unternehmen befinden sich in der vollständigen Analyse. ++++++++++ -------------------transmitted by EQS Group AG.------------------- The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this research. The result of this research does not constitute investment advice or an invitation to conclude certain stock exchange transactions.

Original-Research: Havila Kystruten AS - from Montega AG Classification of Montega AG to Havila Kystruten AS Company Name: Havila Kystruten AS ISIN: NO0011045429 Reason for the research: Update Recommendation: Kaufen from: 03.06.2024 Target price: 2,80 NOK Target price on sight of: 12 Monaten Last rating change: - Analyst: Tim Kruse (CFA) Havila Q1: good but not great (yet) Havila Kystruten AS reported the figures for Q1 2024 last Thursday in conjunction with its annual shareholder meeting. The company also held its first quarterly earnings call, which as a further step in the managements intention to increase capital market activities. Even if we had expected Havila to break even on EBITDA level in Q1 we would not overrate this quarter, as all relevant KPIs are moving in the right direction and there were also some one-offs in Q1. Overall sales in the first quarter amounted to 292.9 m NOK which fell short of our expectation (312.2 m NOK) due to two reasons. Firstly, the contractual revenue (Actual: 96.9 m NOK vs. MONe 102.7 m NOK) from the government was lowered by 5.7 m NOK due to an accounting effect. The contract with the Ministry of Transport includes an option to extend the contract by one year after 2030. The option rate differs from the rate in the fixed period so that this revenue loss is spread over the entire contract period. We had not yet reflected this non-cash effect in our estimates and have changed them accordingly. Secondly, the average cabin rate (ACR) of 3.900 NOK came in slightly below expectation albeit having increased considerably against the previous and last years Quarter (3.100 and 3.000 NOK respectively). The company sees good potential to increase ACR, as realized prices are still influenced by ticket sales from the previous years, where the company had to deal with several cancellations and current trips sold are showing significantly better prices. EBITDA came in at -17.5 m NOK which was below our expectation (+29 m NOK). Apart from the above mentioned effects LNG cost as well as material expenses where higher than expected, which we are reflecting in our lowered full year expectations. Also personnel cost were inflated due training expenses in the light of the ramp-up of operations. Havila will be facing its first high season with full operations of all four ships this year. Therefore the company is busy digesting the sacle-up in operations at the moment but will increase attention to streamlining operations and occupancy across the route. An indication of these efforts is the launch of the 'Pure Northern Collection'. This specially curated package, which includes a morning flight from Oslo as well as a variety of hand-picked excursions in the Arctic wonderland of Kirkenes, should increase the occupancy of the usually less populated southern route. We therefore remain confident that margins will improve considerably from here on out albeit having lowered our estimates to account for Q1 cost levels. Industry parameters promising: In the past months the cruise line industry has shown a strong booking development leading to record Q1 numbers and an increased outlook for all of the the top three cruise line operators (Carnival, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean). Although the direct overlap with the coastal express should be limited it does reflect the overall demand and appetite for cruise holidays which should also support the Coastal Express and Havila. Conclusion: Even if Havila did not quite achieve our expectation in Q1 we are satisfied with the overall development. We believe this investment case will unfold over several quarters and are certain their moat will widen as time goes by. With significantly positive FCF and the new revolving credit facility of 200 m NOK we see Havila well financed and have lowered our beta to reflect the refinancing of the tranch a bond. We therefore reiterate price target and recommendation. +++ Diese Meldung ist keine Anlageberatung oder Aufforderung zum Abschluss bestimmter Börsengeschäfte. Bitte lesen Sie unseren RISIKOHINWEIS / HAFTUNGSAUSSCHLUSS unter http://www.montega.de +++ Über Montega: Die Montega AG ist eines der führenden bankenunabhängigen Researchhäuser mit klarem Fokus auf den deutschen Mittelstand. Das Coverage-Universum umfasst Titel aus dem MDAX, TecDAX, SDAX sowie ausgewählte Nebenwerte und wird durch erfolgreiches Stock-Picking stetig erweitert. Montega versteht sich als ausgelagerter Researchanbieter für institutionelle Investoren und fokussiert sich auf die Erstellung von Research-Publikationen sowie die Veranstaltung von Roadshows, Fieldtrips und Konferenzen. Zu den Kunden zählen langfristig orientierte Value-Investoren, Vermögensverwalter und Family Offices primär aus Deutschland, der Schweiz und Luxemburg. Die Analysten von Montega zeichnen sich dabei durch exzellente Kontakte zum Top-Management, profunde Marktkenntnisse und langjährige Erfahrung in der Analyse von deutschen Small- und MidCap-Unternehmen aus. You can download the research here: http://www.more-ir.de/d/29947.pdf Contact for questions Montega AG - Equity Research Tel.: +49 (0)40 41111 37-80 Web: www.montega.de E-Mail: research@montega.de LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/montega-ag -------------------transmitted by EQS Group AG.------------------- The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this research. The result of this research does not constitute investment advice or an invitation to conclude certain stock exchange transactions.

Original-Research: UBM Development AG - from NuWays AG Classification of NuWays AG to UBM Development AG Company Name: UBM Development AG ISIN: AT0000815402 Reason for the research: Update Recommendation: Kaufen from: 30.05.2024 Target price: EUR 27.00 Target price on sight of: 12 Monaten Last rating change: Analyst: Philipp Sennewald Market reopening still pending / chg. Yesterday, UBM released muted Q1 results following the continued standstill on the European real estate transaction market. Yet, the company was able to dispose some smaller non-strategic assets. Q1 sales increased on a low level by 14% yoy to € 20.4m (eNuW: € 25m) and were predominantly driven by the progress on construction of previously sold projects, which are recognized over time based on the percentage of completion. Q1 EBITDA decreased yoy and came in at € -2.2m. The decline can be mainly attributed to an increase in material expenses, mainly related to construction costs, as well as slightly higher other OpEx, which was mainly due to unfavorable FX-effects. On a positive note, the company had a promising start to the year regarding the disposal of non-strategic assets. In fact, UBM sold five slots of the Arcus City to a Czech construction company, one building of the Poleczki Business Park to Porr as well as a 15% stake of the Andaz hotel in Prague to IGO, which now holds a 40% overall stake. While no further details were disclosed, the net cash inflow from the transaction should amount to c. € 25m (eNuW). Overall, management is in advanced negotiations to sell further non-strategic assets as it targets a total net volume of € 75m in FY ‘24e. Importantly, no disposal was made below book value, which has to be seen as a clear hint that the trough has been reached. Despite this, management provided a rather conservative outlook for FY ‘24e as it is expecting a pre-tax loss (eNuW new: € -7.7m), which is however expected to be an improvement compared to FY ’23 (€ -39m). Given that a sudden reopening of the market is still not in sight, we, however, regard this as reasonable despite the positive trends mentioned above. All in all, we continue to consider UBM to be well positioned for the pending reopening of the transaction market, given its appealing product offering, which is focussed on sustainable real estate projects. In fact, as of Q1, 77% of the company’s € 1.9bn 4-year pro-rata pipeline consists of timber-hybrid projects, which do not only significantly reduce the carbon emissions but also offer cost advantages due to the modular and serial construction. We hence expect UBM’s projects to be meet strong demand once the market reopens, as investors become increasingly under pressure to comply with the EU taxonomy. The stock remains a BUY, new PT of € 27.00 based on DDM. You can download the research here: http://www.more-ir.de/d/29931.pdf For additional information visit our website www.nuways-ag.com/research. Contact for questions NuWays AG - Equity Research Web: www.nuways-ag.com Email: research@nuways-ag.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nuwaysag Adresse: Mittelweg 16-17, 20148 Hamburg, Germany ++++++++++ Diese Meldung ist keine Anlageberatung oder Aufforderung zum Abschluss bestimmter Börsengeschäfte. Offenlegung möglicher Interessenskonflikte nach § 85 WpHG beim oben analysierten Unternehmen befinden sich in der vollständigen Analyse. ++++++++++ -------------------transmitted by EQS Group AG.------------------- The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this research. The result of this research does not constitute investment advice or an invitation to conclude certain stock exchange transactions.

Original-Research: EV Digital Invest AG - from NuWays AG Classification of NuWays AG to EV Digital Invest AG Company Name: EV Digital Invest AG ISIN: DE000A3DD6W5 Reason for the research: Update Recommendation: Kaufen from: 28.05.2024 Target price: EUR 3.60 Target price on sight of: 12 Monaten Last rating change: Analyst: Frederik Jarchow Strategic partnership to unlock renewable energy projects Topic: EVDI announced to have entered a strategic partnership with Green FOX Energy – a project developer and owner of renewable energy plants. The cooperation enables EVDI to offer direct investments into renewable energy projects to its customers via its platform. In detail: With this cooperation, EVDI is further expanding its product range of “Engel & Völkers Digital Invest” that is currently comprising real-estate investments into residential, office and logistics. The added green investment opportunities not only give investors the opportunity to diversify their investments even more broadly, but also to directly participate from the transformation of the energy infrastructure. The offered projects should allow low minimum investments of € 100 and rather short terms of only 12 months. In our view, the partnership should bode well for EVDI as 1) renewable energy is one of the current megatrends showing a steep growth trajectory, 2) it should further diversify the business by reducing the dependency from the developments in the real-estate sector and 3) it should attract new target investor groups. Even better, operational EVDI can build on its established two-stage review process (internal and external analysis by renowned experts) used for real-estate projects. As a result, the first solar project (“Solarpark Eyendorf”) is already available on the platform. Going forward, we expect more renewable projects to follow as Green FOX Energy´s project pipeline is well filled with around 2GW peak and the demand for electricity generation from renewable energy sources is expected to increase by more than 60% until 2026 (according to the IEA). In light of the promising strategic partnership with Green FOX Energy, paired with first signs of revitalization of the real-estate market mainly stemming from the anticipated reduction of interest rates, EVDI should easily achieve its conservative guidance of € 4.9-5.8m in op. income (vs eNuW: € 5.6m) and up to € -1.9m EBITDA, (eNuW: € -2m). While we see the growth potential arising from the partnership, we play it safe, leaving our estimates unchanged for now. BUY on valuation with an unchanged PT of € 3.60, based on DCF. You can download the research here: http://www.more-ir.de/d/29921.pdf For additional information visit our website www.nuways-ag.com/research. Contact for questions NuWays AG - Equity Research Web: www.nuways-ag.com Email: research@nuways-ag.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nuwaysag Adresse: Mittelweg 16-17, 20148 Hamburg, Germany ++++++++++ Diese Meldung ist keine Anlageberatung oder Aufforderung zum Abschluss bestimmter Börsengeschäfte. Offenlegung möglicher Interessenskonflikte nach § 85 WpHG beim oben analysierten Unternehmen befinden sich in der vollständigen Analyse. ++++++++++ -------------------transmitted by EQS Group AG.------------------- The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this research. The result of this research does not constitute investment advice or an invitation to conclude certain stock exchange transactions.

Original-Research: NFON AG - from NuWays AG Classification of NuWays AG to NFON AG Company Name: NFON AG ISIN: DE000A0N4N52 Reason for the research: Update Recommendation: Kaufen from: 24.05.2024 Target price: EUR 11.70 Target price on sight of: 12 Monaten Last rating change: Analyst: Philipp Sennewald Strong Q1 displays ongoing operational improvements; chg. NFON released Q1 results, showing a continuously strong recurring revenue ratio as well as further profitability improvements. In detail: Q1 recurring revenues increased by 2.8% yoy to € 19.9m (eNuW: € 20.4m) and remained at a continuously strong ratio of 93.6% as total sales came in at € 21.1m. Sales growth was predominantly driven by an increased seat base (+2% to 659k) as well as the cross-selling referring to the company’s premiums solutions. This also becomes visible in the blended ARPU (adjusted for SIP-Trunk sales), which improved to € 9.82 vs € 9.80 in Q1’23. While we expect seat growth to remain at a stable pace throughout the year, ARPU is seen to further improve driven by (1) premium solutions like CC Hub, where ARPU levels of € 30-40 can be achieved, as well as (2) price indexation effects which came into effect in April. Profitability further improved, as adjusted EBITDA increased disproportionately by 43% yoy to € 2.8m (eNuW: € 2.6m; reported EBITDA at € 2.7m). This was partly driven by a slightly improved gross margin of 84.1% (+0.3pp yoy) but more importantly by ongoing improvements on the personnel (-2pp yoy sales ratio) and other OpEx (-1.5pp yoy; mostly sales & marketing) level. Q1 EBIT came in at € 0.7m while FCF was slightly positive with € 0.2m. Going forward, we expect continuous improvements based on the mentioned development of the salesmix as well as further efficiency gains, especially in connection with the integration of DTS, which is seen to crease significant synergies from H2 onwards. On this basis, management confirmed the FY guidance, targeting recurring revenue growth in the midto upper-single-digit-% range (eNuW new: +5.3%) at a recurring revenue ratio of >90% (eNuW new: 93.9%) as well as an adjusted EBITDA in the range of € 10-12m (eNuW new: € 11.5m). That said, valuation remains attractive, in our view, as shares are trading on a mere 1.2 EV/Sales ‘24e (9.9x EV/EBITDA). We therefore reiterate BUY with an unchanged PT of € 11.70 based on DCF. NFON remains part of our NuWays Alpha List. You can download the research here: http://www.more-ir.de/d/29883.pdf For additional information visit our website www.nuways-ag.com/research. Contact for questions NuWays AG - Equity Research Web: www.nuways-ag.com Email: research@nuways-ag.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nuwaysag Adresse: Mittelweg 16-17, 20148 Hamburg, Germany ++++++++++ Diese Meldung ist keine Anlageberatung oder Aufforderung zum Abschluss bestimmter Börsengeschäfte. Offenlegung möglicher Interessenskonflikte nach § 85 WpHG beim oben analysierten Unternehmen befinden sich in der vollständigen Analyse. ++++++++++ -------------------transmitted by EQS Group AG.------------------- The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this research. The result of this research does not constitute investment advice or an invitation to conclude certain stock exchange transactions.

Original-Research: Einhell Germany AG - from NuWays AG Classification of NuWays AG to Einhell Germany AG Company Name: Einhell Germany AG ISIN: DE0005654933 Reason for the research: Update Recommendation: Kaufen from: 23.05.2024 Target price: EUR 227.00 Target price on sight of: 12 Monaten Last rating change: Analyst: Mark Schüssler Q1 in line with expectations // FY24e guidance confirmed Einhell released Q1 results in line with expectations, showing healthy top and bottom line growth versus Q1’23 and Q4’23. Despite an ongoing depressed consumer sentiment, sales grew by 7.8% yoy to € 270m (eNuW: € 265m), driven by higher demand for the company’s Power X-Change products (+9ppts yoy to 50% PXC share), particularly pronounced in DACH, where sales grew by 9.6% yoy to € 110m (PXC share +13ppts to 62%). While Western Europe declined by 12% yoy, sales in in Eastern Europe continued to perform well, growing 16% yoy after 18% growth in Q4’23; overseas market showed solid growth of 11% yoy, while at the same time recovering sequentially (-17% in Q4). EBT increased by 11% yoy to € 22.6m (eNuW: € 20.9m) with the margin increasing 0.2ppts yoy to 8.4%, mainly due to operating leverage, offset by PPA effects with regards to the company’s acquisitions in Canada and Thailand. Furthermore, the gross margin decreased by 1ppt to 35.8% due to easing but still noticeable cost inflation. Personnel expenses increased by 8.4% as an elevated employee base in combination with the acquisitions in Thailand and Vietnam weighed on operating profitability. Having said that, along with Q1’23, the Q1’24 EBT margin of 8.4% still marks a considerable improvement to EBT margins pre-Covid (+2.4ppts from 6%) and Covid (+0.8ppts from 7.6%) and a decent inventory management (c. -18% yoy to € 341m in Q1) should indicate fewer promotional activities going forward. With that, Einhell confirmed its FY24e guidance of 6% sales growth yoy to around € 1,030m (eNuW: € 1,030m) and an EBT margin of 7.5-8% (eNuW: 7.9%). In our view, this looks achievable as the healthy sales growth and solid EBT profitability in Q1 should provide confidence, aided by a less challenging H2’23 comparable base. The key margin drivers should be easing freight costs and raw materials prices as well as long-term currency hedging to avoid extreme fluctuations in purchase prices. After two promising acquisitions in Thailand and Vietnam in 2023, Einhell reiterated its commitment to further international expansion with a particular focus on a potential US market entry that should provide the company access to the largest DIY market globally. Given that Einhell has a sound track record of expanding internationally via M&A, rolling-out its leading Power X-Change platform in this market should drive further market share gains. While short-term macro challenges continue to weigh on operating performance in FY24e, Einhell remains a key beneficiary of the structural transition towards cordless power tools. We reiterate our BUY rating with an unchanged PT of € 227, based on DCF. You can download the research here: http://www.more-ir.de/d/29873.pdf For additional information visit our website www.nuways-ag.com/research. Contact for questions NuWays AG - Equity Research Web: www.nuways-ag.com Email: research@nuways-ag.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nuwaysag Adresse: Mittelweg 16-17, 20148 Hamburg, Germany ++++++++++ Diese Meldung ist keine Anlageberatung oder Aufforderung zum Abschluss bestimmter Börsengeschäfte. Offenlegung möglicher Interessenskonflikte nach § 85 WpHG beim oben analysierten Unternehmen befinden sich in der vollständigen Analyse. ++++++++++ -------------------transmitted by EQS Group AG.------------------- The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this research. The result of this research does not constitute investment advice or an invitation to conclude certain stock exchange transactions.

Original-Research: Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA - from NuWays AG Classification of NuWays AG to Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA Company Name: Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA ISIN: NO0010876642 Reason for the research: Update Recommendation: Kaufen from: 22.05.2024 Target price: NOK 19.00 Target price on sight of: 12 Monaten Last rating change: Analyst: Christian Sandherr Strong Q1 // Odal shortfall covered by warranties Topic: Cloudberry reported strong Q1 figures despite production shortfalls at the Odal wind farm (covered by warranties). A final investment decision for its transformative 175MW PV park in Denmark is expected until the end of the year. Q1 consolidated revenues grew by 89% yoy to NOK 129m, largely in line with our estimates thanks to the strongly increased production volumes of 173GWh (+93% yoy). This should, above all, be carried by the Danish wind portfolio Odin (106MW net to Cloudberry), which was bought at the beginning of June 2023. While the average power price decreased yoy from NOK 118/MWh to NOK 73/MW/h it is largely in line with Q4 price levels of NOK 76/MWh. Q1 consolidated EBTDA jumped by 190% yoy to NOK 58m. This was despite a significant shortfall from the Odal wind farm (reported as income/loss from associated companies) due to severe operational issues (EBITDA decreased from NOK 29m to only NOK 7m). To recap, Odal wind farm uses blades from Siemens Gamesa, which announced severe issues with multiple series. Hence, only 50-60% of the Odal turbines were operational in Q1. The related production shortfall is to be covered by warranties. The claim at the end of Q1 (so far not booked) amounted to € 14-17m. With additional stand stills following a blade braking off in Q2, claims should further increase. The Subby windfarm in Sweden was successfully erected ahead of time and has begun generating electricity. Under standard weather assumptions Sundby is seen to produce 89 GWh per annum yielding annual revenues of c. NOK 56m by assuming an avg. power price of c. NOK 640/MWh. Pipeline remains strong. The two projects under construction are progressing according to plan and cost. The 19 MW Munkhyttan wind farm should be erected by the end of the year 2024 and the 8 MW hydro power plant Ovre Kvemma is built and is expected to be connected to the grid in the following weeks. Due to the recent significant price deflation of solar panels, Cloudberry is speeding up development of the planned 175MW PV plant in Denmark. The final investment decision is expected still this year. The total backlog stands at 911 MW. Cloudberry remains a BUY with an unchanged NOK 19 PT based on SOTP - change of analyst - You can download the research here: http://www.more-ir.de/d/29847.pdf For additional information visit our website www.nuways-ag.com/research. Contact for questions NuWays AG - Equity Research Web: www.nuways-ag.com Email: research@nuways-ag.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nuwaysag Adresse: Mittelweg 16-17, 20148 Hamburg, Germany ++++++++++ Diese Meldung ist keine Anlageberatung oder Aufforderung zum Abschluss bestimmter Börsengeschäfte. Offenlegung möglicher Interessenskonflikte nach § 85 WpHG beim oben analysierten Unternehmen befinden sich in der vollständigen Analyse. ++++++++++ -------------------transmitted by EQS Group AG.------------------- The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this research. The result of this research does not constitute investment advice or an invitation to conclude certain stock exchange transactions.

Original-Research: Grand City Properties SA - from First Berlin Equity Research GmbH Classification of First Berlin Equity Research GmbH to Grand City Properties SA Company Name: Grand City Properties SA ISIN: LU0775917882 Reason for the research: Dreimonatsbericht Recommendation: Kaufen from: 17.05.2024 Target price: €13,70 Target price on sight of: 12 Monate Last rating change: - Analyst: Ellis Acklin First Berlin Equity Research hat ein Research Update zu Grand City Properties S.A. (ISIN: LU0775917882) veröffentlicht. Analyst Ellis Acklin bestätigt seine BUY-Empfehlung und erhöht das Kursziel von EUR 12,90 auf EUR 13,70. Zusammenfassung: Der Dreimonatsbericht zeigte erneut eine gute operative Leistung, angeführt von einem Mietwachstum auf vergleichbarer Basis (LFL) von 3,4%, während sich der Anstieg der Finanzierungskosten abschwächt. Wir gehen davon aus, dass sich diese operative Dynamik fortsetzen wird, da es keinerlei Anzeichen dafür gibt, dass sich die akute Wohnungsknappheit in Deutschland in absehbarer Zeit verbessern wird. Die Kapitalstruktur wurde im vergangenen Jahr durch Maßnahmen zum Schuldenabbau, die Erhöhung der Bankschulden und zuletzt durch das erfolgreiche Umtauschangebot für die Perpetual Notes neu gestaltet. Das solidere Finanzprofil dürfte dazu beitragen, das Unternehmen vor künftigen makroökonomischen Turbulenzen zu schützen. Wir sind der Meinung, dass die scheinbar endlose Negativstory des deutschen Immobilienmarktes so gut wie ausgestanden ist und erwarten, dass sich die GCP-Aktie (+13% seit Jahresanfang) weiter erholen wird. Wir bekräftigen unsere Kaufempfehlung mit einem Kursziel von €13,70 (zuvor: €12,90). First Berlin Equity Research has published a research update on Grand City Properties S.A. (ISIN: LU0775917882). Analyst Ellis Acklin reiterated his BUY rating and increased the price target from EUR 12.90 to EUR 13.70. Abstract: Q1 reporting again featured a good operating performance led by 3.4% LFL rental growth, while the rise in financing costs is tailing off. We expect operational momentum to continue with absolutely no sign of Germany's acute flat shortage improving any time soon. The capital structure has been revamped over the past year by deleveraging measures, increased secured debt, and, most recently, the successful perpetual note exchange offer. The more robust financial profile should help protect the company from any future macro turbulence. We think the seemingly endless negative story of the German property market has about played out, and we expect GCP shares (+13% YTD) to continue to rebound. We remain Buy-rated on GCP with a €13.7 target price (old: €12.9). Bezüglich der Pflichtangaben gem. §34b WpHG und des Haftungsausschlusses siehe die vollständige Analyse. You can download the research here: http://www.more-ir.de/d/29805.pdf Contact for questions First Berlin Equity Research GmbH Herr Gaurav Tiwari Tel.: +49 (0)30 809 39 686 web: www.firstberlin.com E-Mail: g.tiwari@firstberlin.com -------------------transmitted by EQS Group AG.------------------- The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this research. The result of this research does not constitute investment advice or an invitation to conclude certain stock exchange transactions.

Original-Research: 123fahrschule SE - from NuWays AG Classification of NuWays AG to 123fahrschule SE Company Name: 123fahrschule SE ISIN: DE000A2P4HL9 Reason for the research: Update Recommendation: Kaufen from: 17.05.2024 Target price: EUR 7.20 Target price on sight of: 12 months Last rating change: Analyst: Philipp Sennewald Promising acquisition & strong start into the year 123fahrschule announced an agreement to acquire Foerst GmbH, a manufacturer of driving simulators for cars, trucks, and buses, which are primarily used for driver education. The acquisition price, a mid-six-figure amount (eNuW: € 500k; c. 0.5x act. EV/sales), will be paid fully or partially in shares at the discretion of 123fahrschule. The payment is to be made in several tranches by the end of 2026. The shares will be issued at a price close to the stock exchange price. The transaction is intended to be closed on July 1st. The acquisition appears sensible, in our view, as the use of driving simulators in driver training is expected to become increasingly important in the future. In fact, the market is seen to triple in the coming years especially as simulators are set to become part of the driving license category B197 in the context of the current amendment of the learner driver training regulations. According to the amendment, it should then be permitted to complete the mandatory manual driving lessons (10) on a simulator. This would be of particular importance, as the availability of manual driving school cars is already very limited today, but novice drivers often have to resort to manual vehicles initially due to limited financial resources. Moreover this is set to at least partly eliminate capacity constraints for 123f. In yesterday’s CC, CEO Polenske stated that the company intends to equip its driving schools with a total of 90 simulators once the amendment has been passed, which is seen to happen in 2025. While the acquisition looks set to significantly reduce CapEx for the roll-out of driving simulators across its own branches, it also opens up a further source of revenue. In fact, 123f intends to expand the product portfolio of Foerst with its own software elements to offer an improved product to other driving schools. However, as there is still limited visibility while the amendment has not been passed, we do not yet include this in our model. Besides this, management also provided an update on current trading, stating an EBITDA of > € 0.5m for the first four months of the year as well as the expectation of positive cash flow thanks to an improved cash-collection cycle. While this underpins continuous operational improvements, boding well for managements outlook of positive EBITDA for FY ‘24, we continue to conservatively estimate a neutral EBITDA due to the seasonally weak Q4, where we observed a general reluctance of customers to take driving lessons during Christmas season in the past. The stock remains a BUY, unchanged PT of € 7.20 based on DCF. You can download the research here: http://www.more-ir.de/d/29795.pdf For additional information visit our website www.nuways-ag.com/research. Contact for questions NuWays AG - Equity Research Web: www.nuways-ag.com Email: research@nuways-ag.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nuwaysag Adresse: Mittelweg 16-17, 20148 Hamburg, Germany ++++++++++ Diese Meldung ist keine Anlageberatung oder Aufforderung zum Abschluss bestimmter Börsengeschäfte. Offenlegung möglicher Interessenskonflikte nach § 85 WpHG beim oben analysierten Unternehmen befinden sich in der vollständigen Analyse. ++++++++++ -------------------transmitted by EQS Group AG.------------------- The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this research. The result of this research does not constitute investment advice or an invitation to conclude certain stock exchange transactions.

Original-Research: INDUS Holding AG - from NuWays AG Classification of NuWays AG to INDUS Holding AG Company Name: INDUS Holding AG ISIN: DE0006200108 Reason for the research: Update Recommendation: Kaufen from: 15.05.2024 Target price: EUR 36.00 Target price on sight of: 12 Monaten Last rating change: Analyst: Christian Sandherr Mixed Q1 results // strong FCF generation; chg. est. Topic: INDUS reported a mixed Q1 with sales below but EBIT above estimates as well as strong free cashflow supported by a lower seasonal working capital increase. Q1 sales decreased by 9% yoy to € 410m (eNuW: € 434m) due to customers’ current reluctance to buy and spend as a result of the weak German economy. Q1 EBIT was down 40% yoy to € 26.7m (eNuW: € 25.3m), implying a margin of 6.5% (-3.4pp) driven by neg. op. leverage as well as pressure from significantly higher wages and salaries. Mind you Q1 FY23 was an exceptionally strong quarter, which also benefited from decreased material costs within the Materials segment. Positive, while sales in the Infrastructure segment declined 6.8% yoy to € 132m, EBIT rose to € 11.4m (Q1 FY23: € 10.7m) supported by internal efficiency gains. Strong cash generation: Free cashflow in the first quarter came in at € 6.1m (Q1 FY23: € 7.5) driven by a lower seasonal working capital increase due to the stabilization of supply chains and lower procurement prices. Mind you, last years’ FCF includes a € 14.4m one-time cash inflow from a property sale. FY guidance confirmed. Management confirmed its FY24e guidance of € 1.85-1.95m (eNuW: € 1.85m) revenue and € 145-165m EBIT (eNuW: € 157m), despite the challenging start into the year, which was largely anticipated by the market. In our view, the guidance seems plausible, however we expect sales to come in at the lower end of the guidance range due to an increasing pressure on selling prices in the Materials segment. In addition, the outlook for the construction sector remains cautious, as the German construction industry federation (HDB) expects a 3.5% decline in real-term sales in 2024. INDUS remains an attractive investment case and dividend-stock for the mid-term. Mind you, management proposed a dividend of € 1.20 per share (AGM on 22 May), making INDUS an attractive dividend stock with a yield of 4.4% based on yesterday’s closing price. Due to the divestment of the lossmaking automotive business in FY23 and an ongoing solid operating business, we expect a further dividend rise for the current fiscal year (eNuW: € 1.40). INDUS remains a BUY with an unchanged € 36 PT based on FCFY 2024e as (1) shares seem attractively valued trading at 4.7x EV/EBITDA 2024e, which is 23% below the 10-year historical average, (2) INDUS is generating double-digit ROCEs and (3) has a strong future dividend yield potential. You can download the research here: http://www.more-ir.de/d/29747.pdf For additional information visit our website www.nuways-ag.com/research. Contact for questions NuWays AG - Equity Research Web: www.nuways-ag.com Email: research@nuways-ag.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nuwaysag Adresse: Mittelweg 16-17, 20148 Hamburg, Germany ++++++++++ Diese Meldung ist keine Anlageberatung oder Aufforderung zum Abschluss bestimmter Börsengeschäfte. Offenlegung möglicher Interessenskonflikte nach § 85 WpHG beim oben analysierten Unternehmen befinden sich in der vollständigen Analyse. ++++++++++ -------------------transmitted by EQS Group AG.------------------- The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this research. The result of this research does not constitute investment advice or an invitation to conclude certain stock exchange transactions.

Original-Research: MAX Automation SE - from NuWays AG Classification of NuWays AG to MAX Automation SE Company Name: MAX Automation SE ISIN: DE000A2DA588 Reason for the research: Update Recommendation: Kaufen from: 15.05.2024 Target price: EUR 8.20 Target price on sight of: 12 Monaten Last rating change: Analyst: Konstantin Völk Muted start into the year but solid order intake; chg. est. Topic: MAX released mixed Q1 results with muted sales and slight pressure on margins in line with expectations. However, order intake moderately improved qoq from a low level in the last three quarters supported by continuous follow-up orders from ELWEMA. Q1 group sales declined slightly by 6.1% yoy to € 91m (eNuW: € 92m) reflecting the low order backlog compared to last year. Q1 EBITDA fell by 18% yoy to € 7.9m (eNuW: € 7.6m) due to the lower top-line, wage inflation and a product mix shift within bdtronic. Hence, the margin declined by 1.2pp yoy to 8.8%. After three weaker quarters, order intake in Q1 showed first signs of a recovery. Q1 group order intake increased 26% qoq to € 90m but decreased 21% yoy compared to the exceptionally strong Q1 FY23. Order intake in the second half of FY23 suffered from investment restraints reflecting a challenging macroeconomic environment, restrictive financing conditions and persistently high price levels. The ongoing weakness of the global economy was in particular delt in the German mechanical and plant engineering sector. We expect the situation to improve modestly in the second half of FY24e, which should translate to increasing revenue in FY25e. bdtronic continued its growth story and increased sales by 50% yoy to € 29.6m supported by a high order backlog and strong service business. However, EBITDA stayed unchanged yoy at € 3.3m along with a margin decrease of 5.6pp to 11.1%. This was largely influenced by a product mix shift to the lower margin impregnation business as well as wage inflation and an increase in personnel. Vecoplan’s revenues came in at € 38.7m, a 16.2% decrease yoy. EBITDA fell by 27% to € 4.1m with a slight margin reduction of 1.6pp to 10.5% due to investment reluctance in the recycling/waste division and positive one-offs from the reversal of provisions in the previous year. We expect Vecoplan to stabilize on a plateau this year with a flat development in sales and a slight decrease in EBITDA. MAX confirmed its FY24e guidance of € 390-450m sales (eNuW: € 411m) and € 31-38m EBITDA (eNuW: € 33m). This appears sensible in our view as it implies a 5.7% top-line increase and a flat development in EBITDA at midpoint. We reiterate BUY with an unchanged PT of € 8.20, based on DCF. You can download the research here: http://www.more-ir.de/d/29745.pdf For additional information visit our website www.nuways-ag.com/research. Contact for questions NuWays AG - Equity Research Web: www.nuways-ag.com Email: research@nuways-ag.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nuwaysag Adresse: Mittelweg 16-17, 20148 Hamburg, Germany ++++++++++ Diese Meldung ist keine Anlageberatung oder Aufforderung zum Abschluss bestimmter Börsengeschäfte. Offenlegung möglicher Interessenskonflikte nach § 85 WpHG beim oben analysierten Unternehmen befinden sich in der vollständigen Analyse. ++++++++++ -------------------transmitted by EQS Group AG.------------------- The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this research. The result of this research does not constitute investment advice or an invitation to conclude certain stock exchange transactions.

Original-Research: q.beyond AG - from NuWays AG Classification of NuWays AG to q.beyond AG Company Name: q.beyond AG ISIN: DE0005137004 Reason for the research: Update Recommendation: Kaufen from: 14.05.2024 Target price: EUR 1.10 Target price on sight of: 12 Monaten Last rating change: Analyst: Philipp Sennewald Strong Q1 figures hint towards successful transformation/ chg. Yesterday, q.beyond released a strong set of Q1 figures, which exceeded ours and streets profitability estimates as efficiency measures bore fruit despite rather muted top-line growth. In detail: Q1 sales increased slightly by 1.1% yoy to € 47.1m (eNuW: €47.5m, eCons: € 47.6m), of which 74% were recurring revenues. The muted growth momentum was predominantly due to the Consulting segment, which declined by 8% yoy to € 14.2m, which was mainly due to the reduction in low-margin project sales. This also allowed for an improved segment gross margin (+6.3pp to 8.4%). In the mid-term, management aims to continuously improve the Consulting margin driven among others by an increasing offand near-shoring ratio (target: 20% vs 12% after Q1), an improved utilizitation rate as well as higher daily rates. In contrast, the Managed Services segment grew by 5.7% yoy to € 32.9m at an improved margin of 21.5%. Hence, q.beyond was able to improve its gross profit by 38.5% to € 8.2m (eNuW: € 7.8m, eCons: € 7.9m), implying a margin of 17.5% (+4.7pp yoy). On this basis, Q1 EBITDA also significantly improved to € 2.0m at an implied margin of 4.2% (eNuW: € 1.4m, eCons: € 1.4m), which compares to negative € 1.3m in the previous year's quarter. Next to the improved gross margin, EBITDA was driven by significantly reduced sales & marketing (-1.5pp yoy sales ratio) and G&A expenses (-0.3pp) as well as the effects of “One q.beyond” strategy (i.e. eliminating duplicate structures). FCF came in at € 1.4m (company definition: € 0.6m), leading to a continuously comfortable net cash position of You can download the research here: http://www.more-ir.de/d/29737.pdf For additional information visit our website www.nuways-ag.com/research. Contact for questions NuWays AG - Equity Research Web: www.nuways-ag.com Email: research@nuways-ag.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nuwaysag Adresse: Mittelweg 16-17, 20148 Hamburg, Germany ++++++++++ Diese Meldung ist keine Anlageberatung oder Aufforderung zum Abschluss bestimmter Börsengeschäfte. Offenlegung möglicher Interessenskonflikte nach § 85 WpHG beim oben analysierten Unternehmen befinden sich in der vollständigen Analyse. ++++++++++ -------------------transmitted by EQS Group AG.------------------- The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this research. The result of this research does not constitute investment advice or an invitation to conclude certain stock exchange transactions.

Original-Research: LION E-Mobility AG - from NuWays AG Classification of NuWays AG to LION E-Mobility AG Company Name: LION E-Mobility AG ISIN: CH0560888270 Reason for the research: Update Recommendation: Kaufen from: 13.05.2024 Target price: EUR 7.00 Target price on sight of: 12 Monaten Last rating change: Analyst: Christian Sandherr CMD underpins promising mid-term prospects; chg Q1 sales came in at a mere € 1.2m with an EBITDA of € -2.6m. This is a significant decrease compared to the particularly strong Q4 last year with roughly € 26m sales and € 1m EBITDA. As pointed out during the earnings call, this should mainly be driven by the seasonal distribution of the company‘s current sales pipeline, which is seen to be similar to last year‘s (H2 dependent). Management hence also confirmed its FY24 guidance of € 60-65 sales and € 0.5-1m EBITDA. Importantly, the current fix cost base should only slightly increase going forward (mainly due to ramping sales efforts, i.e. growing sales headcount and trade shows), providing plenty of room for operating leverage as sales increase. Recent CMD confirmed the company‘s promising prospects as underpinned by a mid-term guidance. Until the end of FY28e, management expects to grow sales to more than € 150m, implying a sales CAGR of at least 25%, despite an expected annual price decline of 9%. Mind you, its production site should be capable of significantly higher sales (assuming three shifts a day). As part of the mid-term guidance, LION re-aligned its sales efforts, focusing on three key end markets, namely city buses in Europe (>8t), electric trucks (light and medium duty) in Northern America and stationary storage (uninterrupted power supply and industrial/commercial applications). One of the key enablers, especially for the expected growth within the storage market, should be the upcoming product update (planned for H2), which will feature a LFP battery pack alongside a higher energy density NMC pack (both enabled by the SVOLT partnership). With its immersion cooled pack, LION would add hybrid/sports cars as fourth end market. In fact, the project is developing as planned and LION expects a first RFQ (request for quotations) until the end of the year. A positive outcome would notably increase the likely hood of it becoming a notably sales driver during the mid-term (currently not part of our revenue model). Valuation remains attractive. Shares trade on roughly 0.5 EV/Sales FY24e, which is notably below the industry‘s average of around 1x, while the company is expected to show strong growth during the next few years. We reduce our PT to € 7 (based on SOTP) per share but reiterate out BUY rating. You can download the research here: http://www.more-ir.de/d/29709.pdf For additional information visit our website www.nuways-ag.com/research. Contact for questions NuWays AG - Equity Research Web: www.nuways-ag.com Email: research@nuways-ag.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nuwaysag Adresse: Mittelweg 16-17, 20148 Hamburg, Germany ++++++++++ Diese Meldung ist keine Anlageberatung oder Aufforderung zum Abschluss bestimmter Börsengeschäfte. Offenlegung möglicher Interessenskonflikte nach § 85 WpHG beim oben analysierten Unternehmen befinden sich in der vollständigen Analyse. ++++++++++ -------------------transmitted by EQS Group AG.------------------- The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this research. The result of this research does not constitute investment advice or an invitation to conclude certain stock exchange transactions.

Original-Research: Multitude SE - from NuWays AG Classification of NuWays AG to Multitude SE Company Name: Multitude SE ISIN: FI4000106299 Reason for the research: Update Recommendation: Kaufen from: 13.05.2024 Last rating change: Analyst: Frederik Jarchow Solid Q1 figures ahead // Multitude to continue on growth path On Thursday, Multitude will report Q1´24 figures that should come in solid, but with room for sequential improvements until YE. Here is what to expect: Sales should come in at € 59m (+9% yoy, -6% qoq), mainly driven by the strong growth of the net loan book (NAR) to € 636m in FY23 (including c. € 576 loan to customer and c. € 60m attributable to warehouse lending) unfolding its full effect in Q1. We expect ferratum to have contributed some 84%, CapitalBox 13% and the new segment wholesale banking 3% to total sales. EBIT is anticipated at € 10.3m (+7% yoy, -16.3% qoq), following the higher topline and rather stable S&M expenses and personnel expenses as well as other operating expenses, compensating for impairments on loans (19% yoy, -15% qoq), that should come in higher than in Q1´23 due increased loan book. As interest expenses should should have increased by c. 10% yoy to € 7.7m (eNuW; -1% qoq), EBT should come in at € 2.8m (-4% yoy). While our estimates for Q1 imply a solid yoy growth in a challenging economic phase, further significant sequential improvements throughout the year are necessary to reach the FY24 EBIT guidance of € 67.5m (vs eNuW: € 57m). In our view, the guidance looks ambitious, but is not out of range assuming 1) further growth of the loan book, partially materializing throughout the remainder of 2024, 2) the strong growth momentum of CapitalBox as well as 3) opportunities around the new segment wholesale banking that already gained traction in FY23. That, paired with ongoing tight cost control, that the company already showed in FY23, unlocking scale effects (assuming ongoing topline growth as a result of the growing loan book and stable margins) as well as the fact that Multitude reached its guidance for the 3 rd consecutive year in FY23 give us additional confidence. As the stock is still trading at negative EV and a 3.4x PE´24, the growing, highly profitable, resilient and dividend paying company to look undebatable cheap. BUY with an unchanged PT of € 12 PT, based on our residual income model. Mind you that Multitude is one of our NuWays' Top Picks for FY24. You can download the research here: http://www.more-ir.de/d/29713.pdf For additional information visit our website www.nuways-ag.com/research. Contact for questions NuWays AG - Equity Research Web: www.nuways-ag.com Email: research@nuways-ag.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nuwaysag Adresse: Mittelweg 16-17, 20148 Hamburg, Germany ++++++++++ Diese Meldung ist keine Anlageberatung oder Aufforderung zum Abschluss bestimmter Börsengeschäfte. Offenlegung möglicher Interessenskonflikte nach § 85 WpHG beim oben analysierten Unternehmen befinden sich in der vollständigen Analyse. ++++++++++ -------------------transmitted by EQS Group AG.------------------- The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this research. The result of this research does not constitute investment advice or an invitation to conclude certain stock exchange transactions.

Original-Research: R. STAHL AG - from NuWays AG Classification of NuWays AG to R. STAHL AG Company Name: R. STAHL AG ISIN: DE000A1PHBB5 Reason for the research: Update Recommendation: Kaufen from: 10.05.2024 Target price: EUR 29.00 Target price on sight of: 12 Monaten Last rating change: Analyst: Christian Sandherr Final Q1 out // Good start into 2024; chg. est. Topic: R. Stahl reported a solid final Q1 underpinning the strong demand for electrical explosion protection solutions, which should continue due to favorable structural trends. Management confirmed FY24e guidance, which looks well in reach (eNuW). To recap, Q1 sales grew 8.5% yoy to € 84.7m, driven by a strong order backlog of € 115m at the end of FY23. Further, while global supply chains remained partially disrupted in the previous year, there were no significant restrictions in Q1 FY24. Q1 adj. EBITDA decreased 19% to € 8.4m with a lower but still solid margin of 9.9% (-3.4 pp) due to inflationary effects from personnel costs, a higher material expense ratio and a € 2m one-off from the implementation of the EXcelerate strategy program; 12.3% adj. EBITDA margin excluding one-offs. After a subdued order intake of € 74.5m in the fourth quarter, order intake came in surprisingly positive at € 92.3m, only slightly below the exceptionally strong order intake of last year’s Q1 (€ 96.7m). Driven by an increasing stabilization of global supply chains, the order intake in Q4 2023 was negatively affected by active destocking activities from customers in addition to a soft chemical industry in the DACH region. While demand in the chemical industry remained muted, the LNG, and petrochemical industry as well as the nuclear sector showed positive momentum during Q1. Due to the strong order intake, order backlog increased 6% to a solid level of € 122m (end of FY23: € 115m). Management confirmed its FY24e guidance with sales in the range of € 335 – 350m and adj. EBITDA between € 35 – 45m. Thanks to the good start into the year and a solid order backlog, the guidance seems to be well in reach (eNuW sales: € 347m; adj. EBITDA: € 39.7m). Even more importantly, R. Stahl’s mid-term prospects remain bright as the company strongly benefits from (1) its superior market share along the LNG value chain (liquefaction and shipping: 75%, natural gas production: 50% and regasification 25%), (2) a rising need for production automation across offshore oil and gas rigs, and production plants of several industries and (3) the ongoing nuclear renaissance across Europe. With that, R. Stahl is well positioned to gradually improve margins, returns and cash flow generation. As shares are trading on only 5.9x EV/EBITDA 2024e we confirm our BUY rating with an unchanged € 29 PT, based on DCF. You can download the research here: http://www.more-ir.de/d/29655.pdf For additional information visit our website www.nuways-ag.com/research. Contact for questions NuWays AG - Equity Research Web: www.nuways-ag.com Email: research@nuways-ag.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nuwaysag Adresse: Mittelweg 16-17, 20148 Hamburg, Germany ++++++++++ Diese Meldung ist keine Anlageberatung oder Aufforderung zum Abschluss bestimmter Börsengeschäfte. Offenlegung möglicher Interessenskonflikte nach § 85 WpHG beim oben analysierten Unternehmen befinden sich in der vollständigen Analyse. ++++++++++ -------------------transmitted by EQS Group AG.------------------- The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this research. The result of this research does not constitute investment advice or an invitation to conclude certain stock exchange transactions.

Original-Research: Media and Games Invest SE - from First Berlin Equity Research GmbH Classification of First Berlin Equity Research GmbH to Media and Games Invest SE Company Name: Media and Games Invest SE ISIN: SE0018538068 Reason for the research: Dreimonatsbericht Recommendation: Kaufen from: 08.05.2024 Target price: €4,10 Target price on sight of: 12 Monate Last rating change: - Analyst: Ellis Acklin First Berlin Equity Research hat ein Research Update zu Media and Games Invest SE (ISIN: SE0018538068) veröffentlicht. Analyst Ellis Acklin bestätigt seine BUY-Empfehlung und erhöht das Kursziel von EUR 3,80 auf EUR 4,10. Zusammenfassung: Der Dreimonatsbericht setzte die Reihe positiver Nachrichten im Jahr 2024, wie die Rückkehr zu einem soliden Wachstum und positive strukturelle Veränderungen durch die Google-Partnerschaft, fort. Der Dreimonatsbericht setzte die Reihe positiver Nachrichten im Jahr 2024, wie die Rückkehr zu einem soliden Wachstum und positive strukturelle Veränderungen durch die Google-Partnerschaft, fort. Letztere versetzt MGI in die Lage, das Ertragswachstum zu maximieren und die KI-Initiativen voranzutreiben. Die Ergebnisse übertrafen unsere Schätzung und wurden von einem organischen Wachstum von 21% J/J angeführt, das zu einem Rekord-Q1 führte. Das Management ist weiterhin zuversichtlich, dass sich der Werbemarkt erholen wird, was durch verbesserte operative KPIs untermauert wird. Die erste Guidance für das Geschäftsjahr 24 sieht einen Umsatz zwischen €350 Mio. und €370 Mio. und ein AEBITDA zwischen €100 Mio. und €110 Mio. vor. Das angenommene Wachstum von 9% bis 15% könnte sich als konservativ erweisen, wenn: (1) die CPM-Preise anziehen und/oder (2) die Wahlkampfausgaben in den USA einen fieberhaften Anstieg erreichen. Wir stufen MGI weiterhin mit Kaufen ein bei einem Kursziel von €4,10 (zuvor: €3,80). First Berlin Equity Research has published a research update on Media and Games Invest SE (ISIN: SE0018538068). Analyst Ellis Acklin reiterated his BUY rating and increased the price target from EUR 3.80 to EUR 4.10. Abstract: Q1 reporting extended the run of positive news flow in 2024 highlighted by the return of solid growth and positive structural changes via the Google partnership. The latter sets up MGI to maximise earnings growth and ramp up AI initiatives. Results topped FBe and were led by 21% Y/Y organic growth that drove a record first quarter. Management remain upbeat about the recovery of the ad market; a view underpinned by improving operating KPIs. The initial FY24 guide calls for sales between €350m to €370m and AEBITDA ranging €100m to €110m. The implied 9% to 15% growth may prove conservative if: (1) CPM pricing rebounds; and / or (2) US election spending reaches a fever pitch. Our TP moves to €4.1 (old: €3.8) on the Q1 report, and we remain Buy-rated on MGI. Bezüglich der Pflichtangaben gem. §34b WpHG und des Haftungsausschlusses siehe die vollständige Analyse. You can download the research here: http://www.more-ir.de/d/29629.pdf Contact for questions First Berlin Equity Research GmbH Herr Gaurav Tiwari Tel.: +49 (0)30 809 39 686 web: www.firstberlin.com E-Mail: g.tiwari@firstberlin.com -------------------transmitted by EQS Group AG.------------------- The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this research. The result of this research does not constitute investment advice or an invitation to conclude certain stock exchange transactions.

Original-Research: M1 Kliniken AG - from First Berlin Equity Research GmbH Classification of First Berlin Equity Research GmbH to M1 Kliniken AG Company Name: M1 Kliniken AG ISIN: DE000A0STSQ8 Reason for the research: vorläufige Ergebnisse 2024 Recommendation: Kaufen from: 30.04.2024 Target price: €18 Target price on sight of: 12 Monate Last rating change: - Analyst: Ellis Acklin First Berlin Equity Research hat ein Research Update zu M1 Kliniken AG (ISIN: DE000A0STSQ8) veröffentlicht. Analyst Ellis Acklin bestätigt seine BUY-Empfehlung und bestätigt sein Kursziel von EUR 18,00. Zusammenfassung: Die vorläufigen Ergebnisse für das Jahr 2023 zeigten erneut ein starkes Ergebnis im Segment Beauty. Angeführt wurde das Zwölf-Monats-Ergebnis im Beauty-Bereich vom deutschen Kliniknetzwerk, das €56 Mio. Umsatz und eine EBIT-Marge von 28% beisteuerte, einschließlich einer Marge von 24% im Zeitraum von Oktober bis Dezember. Die internationale Klinikgruppe verfehlte mit €-0,2 Mio. (2022: €-2,4 Mio.) ein erstmals positives EBIT-Ergebnis auf Jahresbasis nur knapp. M1 eröffnete im Jahr 2023 vier neue Schönheitszentren in drei Ländern und zwei weitere im laufenden Jahr, womit sich die Gesamtzahl auf 60 erhöht. Weitere Eröffnungen sind für dieses Jahr geplant. Wir haben kürzlich unsere Prognosen erhöht, um die Performance des Beauty-Bereichs besser widerzuspiegeln, und bleiben weiter optimistisch für das Segment. Wir bekräftigen unsere Kaufempfehlung bei einem unveränderten Kursziel von €18. First Berlin Equity Research has published a research update on M1 Kliniken AG (ISIN: DE000A0STSQ8). Analyst Ellis Acklin reiterated his BUY rating and maintained his EUR 18.00 price target. Abstract: Preliminary 2023 results again featured a strong showing by the Beauty segment. Twelve month Beauty performance was led by the German clinic network that contributed €56m in turnover with a 28% EBIT margin, including a 24% margin in the October-to-December period. The group of international clinics narrowly missed a first-time positive EBIT result on an annualised basis, reporting €-0.2m (2022: €-2.4m). M1 opened four new beauty centres in three countries in 2023 and a further two YTD bringing the tally to 60. More openings are in the hopper for this year. We recently upped our forecasts to better reflect Beauty segment performance and see no reason to rein in our optimism. We are Buy-rated on M1 with an unchanged €18 TP. Bezüglich der Pflichtangaben gem. §34b WpHG und des Haftungsausschlusses siehe die vollständige Analyse. You can download the research here: http://www.more-ir.de/d/29571.pdf Contact for questions First Berlin Equity Research GmbH Herr Gaurav Tiwari Tel.: +49 (0)30 809 39 686 web: www.firstberlin.com E-Mail: g.tiwari@firstberlin.com -------------------transmitted by EQS Group AG.------------------- The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this research. The result of this research does not constitute investment advice or an invitation to conclude certain stock exchange transactions.

Original-Research: MAX Automation SE - from NuWays AG Classification of NuWays AG to MAX Automation SE Company Name: MAX Automation SE ISIN: DE000A2DA588 Reason for the research: Update Recommendation: Kaufen from: 29.04.2024 Target price: EUR 8.20 Target price on sight of: 12 Monaten Last rating change: Analyst: Konstantin Völk MAX achieved attractive sales price for MA micro; chg. est. Topic: MAX Automation has come to an agreement on the divestment of its subsidiary MA micro with an attractive purchase price, sale of MA micro anticipated in the second half of FY24e. MAX Automation announced the sale of MA micro (intention was announced in September 2023), which was already part of discontinued operations at the end of FY23 to the Japanese conglomerate, Hitachi Ltd. The purchase price of € 71.5 - 76.5m is still subject to the FY24e performance of MA micro. After the acquisition is completed, MA micro will join JR Automation Technologies, a Hitachi group company, and market leader in providing advanced automation solutions and digital technologies in the robotics systems integration business. The transaction is subject to various customary conditions, in particular the granting of merger control approvals and is expected to be closed in the second half of FY24e. MAX intends to use the proceeds from the sale primarily to reduce financial liabilities by partially repaying the syndicated loan (end of FY23: € 120.8m). The sale has no influence on our financial estimates of FY24e as MA micro was already part of discontinued operations. However, as the proceeds will be used to partially repay the syndicated loan (eNuW: 10% interest rate), annual interest expenses should decline by € 7.4m, potentially boosting EPS by 40% (eNuW), not reflected in our estimates until the transaction closed. Taking into account the weak operating performance of MA micro during the last year (-28% revenue yoy, -17% EBITDA yoy) and a likely further deterioration in FY24 due to the subdued order momentum (eNuW), the purchase price looks attractive in our view (eNuW FY24e: Sales € 40m, € 6.6m EBITDA). The implied sales multiple of 11x EV/EBITDA is 30% above the group’s current valuation of 8.5x, which underpins the undervaluation of the stock. Mind you, the crown jewel bdtronic and Vecoplan have bright business prospects and should be worth considerably more than 8.0x EV/EBITDA. We reiterate BUY with an unchanged € 8.20 PT based on DCF. You can download the research here: http://www.more-ir.de/d/29553.pdf For additional information visit our website www.nuways-ag.com/research. Contact for questions NuWays AG - Equity Research Web: www.nuways-ag.com Email: research@nuways-ag.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nuwaysag Adresse: Mittelweg 16-17, 20148 Hamburg, Germany ++++++++++ Diese Meldung ist keine Anlageberatung oder Aufforderung zum Abschluss bestimmter Börsengeschäfte. Offenlegung möglicher Interessenskonflikte nach § 85 WpHG beim oben analysierten Unternehmen befinden sich in der vollständigen Analyse. ++++++++++ -------------------transmitted by EQS Group AG.------------------- The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this research. The result of this research does not constitute investment advice or an invitation to conclude certain stock exchange transactions.

Original-Research: NFON AG - from NuWays AG Classification of NuWays AG to NFON AG Company Name: NFON AG ISIN: DE000A0N4N52 Reason for the research: Recommendation: Kaufen from: 26.04.2024 Target price: EUR 11.70 Target price on sight of: 12 Monaten Last rating change: Analyst: Philipp Sennewald Final FY no surprise after strong prelims / chg. NFON published final FY 2023 figures, which were in line with the preliminary results published in early March. FY recurring revenues stood at € 77.1m, up 4.8% yoy at a continuously strong recurring revenue ratio of 93.7%. This was particularly driven by further key account gains as well as cross and upselling at existing clients. Total seats stood at 656k at YE, up 3.4% yoy. Despite the disproportionate increase in recurring revenues, the blended ARPU, which is adjusted for recurring sales from SIP-Trunks, remained stable at € 9.71, which was caused by a decline in voice minutes sold resulting from the fading out of Covid effects. Going forward, we expect ARPU to rise again driven by (1) price increase, which the company started to impose at the end of last year, and (2) from selling premium solutions like CC Hub, were ARPU levels are seen at € 30-40, eNuW. FY profitability significantly improved yoy, visible in an adjusted EBITDA of € 8.4m (2022: € -1.0m; reported EBITDA of € 6.8m vs € -5.3m). Main drivers for this have been an improved gross margin (+2pp yoy) resulting from the higher recurring ratio, but more importantly the imposed efficiency measures in relation to personnel (personnel ratio -3.9pp yoy) as well as marketing (marketing ratio -5.2pp yoy), which already beard fruit. A further highlight was clearly FCF, which came in at € 1m (2022: € -12.4m), thus being positive for the first time since the IPO in 2018. In FY '24, management aims to achieve recurring revenue growth in the midto upper-single-digit-% range paired with an adjusted EBITDA improvement to € 10-12m. This looks achievable in our view, driven by several effects like an improved sales-mix as well as further efficiency improvements, particularly the integration of DTS, which is seen to create significant synergies from H2 onwards. M&A as possible further catalyst. CEO Heider indicated in yesterday’s earnings call that inorganic growth climbed up the agenda and that the company is already screening the market for possible targets. Here, the focus should be on strengthening existing markets or tapping new ones, on our view. Yet, given the ongoing organizational transformation, newsflow in this regard seems unlikely during FY '24e. Although NFON shares slightly recovered recently after a sluggish start to the year, valuation remains attractive, as the stock is trading at only 1.1x EV/Sales ‘24e. We hence continue to recommend to BUY at with an unchanged PT of € 11.70 based on DCF and keep the stock in our Alpha List. You can download the research here: http://www.more-ir.de/d/29527.pdf For additional information visit our website www.nuways-ag.com/research. Contact for questions NuWays AG - Equity Research Web: www.nuways-ag.com Email: research@nuways-ag.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nuwaysag Adresse: Mittelweg 16-17, 20148 Hamburg, Germany ++++++++++ Diese Meldung ist keine Anlageberatung oder Aufforderung zum Abschluss bestimmter Börsengeschäfte. Offenlegung möglicher Interessenskonflikte nach § 85 WpHG beim oben analysierten Unternehmen befinden sich in der vollständigen Analyse. ++++++++++ -------------------transmitted by EQS Group AG.------------------- The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this research. The result of this research does not constitute investment advice or an invitation to conclude certain stock exchange transactions.

Original-Research: EV Digital Invest AG - from NuWays AG Classification of NuWays AG to EV Digital Invest AG Company Name: EV Digital Invest AG ISIN: DE000A3DD6W5 Reason for the research: Update Recommendation: Kaufen from: 26.04.2024 Target price: EUR 3.60 Target price on sight of: 12 Monaten Last rating change: Analyst: Frederik Jarchow Better than feared FY23; New product launch; chg Topic: EVDI reported better than feared final FY23 figures and published a guidance for FY24. Further, the company announced the launch of a new attractive call money product for both, existing and new clients. In detail: Sales of € 4.1m (-20% yoy) stemming from 13 financed projects (vs eNuW: 14) with an aggregated financed volume of € 39m (vs eNuW: € 39m) is below previous years figure (FY22: € 5.2m) due to the overall weak industry, but better than expected (eNuW: € 3.5m). Positively, the number of projects and average volume per project improved significantly in H2 (vs H1) resulting in € 2.6m sales (vs € 1.5m in H1), clearly demonstrating the ability to deliver in challenging times. EBITDA came in at negative € 3.9m (vs € -3.4m in FY22), slightly better than expected (eNuW: € -4.2m), thanks to the stronger than anticipated topline and lower personnel expenses, compensating for higher other operating expenses that were burdened by one-offs stemming from insolvencies and delays. Attractive new product. Apart from FY23 figures, EVDI announced to have launched a new call money account for new and existing customers with a very attractive interest rate of 3.2% for up to € 5m per customer. This offering is by far better than the comparable offering of most online banks and brokers, especially for wealthy customers. Even better, we expect EVDI to earn 0.2-0.25% on the volume (eNuW). With the new product, the company is adding a low-risk alternative to its overall offering consisting of property and ETF investments as well as wealth management. Due to the attractiveness of the call-money offering, we expect significant customer and asset inflows within the next quarters, allowing for a promising cross-selling and conversion potential. For FY24, management expects a revitalizing real-estate market mainly driven by the anticipated reduction of interest rates. Due to the uncertainty around that topic, management provides a rather conservative guidance of € 4.9-5.8m in op. income (vs eNuW old: € 6.3m) and up to € -1.9m EBITDA, (eNuW old: € -2m in EBITDA). BUY (old: HOLD) on valuation with a reduced PT of € 3.60 (old: € 4.80), based on DCF. You can download the research here: http://www.more-ir.de/d/29533.pdf For additional information visit our website www.nuways-ag.com/research. Contact for questions NuWays AG - Equity Research Web: www.nuways-ag.com Email: research@nuways-ag.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nuwaysag Adresse: Mittelweg 16-17, 20148 Hamburg, Germany ++++++++++ Diese Meldung ist keine Anlageberatung oder Aufforderung zum Abschluss bestimmter Börsengeschäfte. Offenlegung möglicher Interessenskonflikte nach § 85 WpHG beim oben analysierten Unternehmen befinden sich in der vollständigen Analyse. ++++++++++ -------------------transmitted by EQS Group AG.------------------- The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this research. The result of this research does not constitute investment advice or an invitation to conclude certain stock exchange transactions.