--- title: "IPO Night: TKMS Honored for Outstanding Initial Public Offering" url: "https://www.tkmsgroup.com/news/article/ipo-night-tkms-honored-for-outstanding-initial-public-offering" description: "Event recognizes TKMS for exceptional performance and establishment in the capital markets. Kiel/Frankfurt, October 22, 2026 –TKMS AG & Co. KGaA (TKMS)…" image: "https://www.tkmsgroup.com/fileadmin/_processed_/1/f/csm_IPO-Night_0edce3d831.jpg" date: 2025-06-27 modified: 2025-10-15 type: article site: TKMS Group locale: en_GB.utf8 --- # IPO Night: TKMS Honored for Outstanding Initial Public Offering IPO Night: TKMS Honored for Outstanding Initial Public Offering ================================================================= 22.10.26 ![](/fileadmin/_processed_/1/f/csm_IPO-Night_2a23bdffc2.jpg) - Event recognizes TKMS for exceptional performance and establishment in the capital markets. Kiel/Frankfurt, October 22, 2026 –TKMS AG & Co. KGaA (TKMS) was honored as the winner in the “Outstanding Initial Public Offering” category at IPO Night 2026 in Frankfurt. The event, organized by Deutsche Börse in collaboration with the Weimer Media Group, recognizes companies that stand out in the capital markets through exceptional performance and strategic foresight. “This award demonstrates that TKMS has established itself as a maritime powerhouse on the capital market following a successful listing on the stock exchange. Both our record order backlog and our revenue and profitability have risen significantly since going public. We expect this trend to continue: We aim to grow profitably in the future, remain a technology leader, and expand our national and international presence,” commented Oliver Burkhard, CEO of TKMS. The first nine months of the current fiscal year confirm the Group’s positive trend. Thanks to good project progress and improved operational performance, TKMS achieved a significant increase in both revenue and adjusted EBIT. As of the end of June, the order backlog remained at a record level of 20.1 billion euros. In July, a contract was signed for the procurement of four MEKO® A-200 DEU- class frigates, with an option for four more, to strengthen the German Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities. In October, the Budget Committee of the German Bundestag approved the procurement of four additional frigates of the same type. In addition, TKMS was selected as the preferred supplier for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project, under which up to 12 submarines are to be delivered to Canada. “With our listing on the stock exchange and inclusion in the MDAX, we have established a solid foundation for our independent development on the capital market. Our recent successes confirm that we are on the right track. This recognition is further evidence of TKMS’ strong performance on the capital market over the past months and reflects the confidence our shareholders and all our partners have in our company,” says Paul Glaser, CFO of TKMS. By becoming an independent company under the new TKMS brand and going public in October 2025, TKMS has secured new entrepreneurial opportunities and direct access to the capital markets. Just a few weeks after its stock listing, TKMS was included in the MDAX. Looking ahead, TKMS also has further significant orders in the pipeline: TKMS is in final contract negotiations with India for the construction of six submarines, with an option for three more. In April, TKMS signed a memorandum of understanding with the Brazilian Ministry of Defense and local partners for the construction of four additional Tamandaré-class frigates. Furthermore, a joint venture majority-owned by TKMS is the sole bidder in the selection process for the future German air defense frigate F127. **About TKMS** TKMS is one of the world’s leading naval companies with more than 10,200 employees (including temporary workers) at three shipyards in Kiel, Wismar and Itajaí (Brazil), and with locations worldwide. The company is active as a systems supplier for submarines and naval surface vessels as well as for maritime electronics and security technologies. Around 3,900 employees work at the Kiel site, making it the largest shipyard location in Germany. 185 years of history and the constant striving for improvement allow the company to set new standards time and time again. TKMS offers its customers worldwide tailored solutions to meet the highly complex challenges of a changing world. The driving forces behind this innovative energy are the company’s employees, who shape the future of TKMS with passion and commitment every day. Please note: The company “thyssenkrupp Marine Systems” has not existed since June 2025. The company underwent a global legal name change and is officially listed on the stock exchange as “TKMS AG & Co. KGaA.” The operating company is called “TKMS GmbH.” “TKMS” is neither an acronym nor a brand name, but rather the official company name. As of June 2025, all other designations are considered incorrect—both legally and in journalistic contexts. 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