Austrian Post sells its stake in German drug wholesaler AEP to The Platform Group, expected to close in early 2026.

Austrian Post is selling its 51.52% stake in German pharmaceutical wholesaler AEP to The Platform Group, with the deal expected to close in early 2026. The stake has been held since 2013 via parent company ADELHEID, but the sale price was not disclosed. Strabag reported its 2025 EBIT margin likely exceeded forecasts at 6.5%, driven by a 6% increase in output volume to €20.4 billion, supported by strong performance in Germany and international projects. Strabag’s stock rose 6.71% for the week, outperforming Austrian Post’s 1.54% gain. The ATX TR index closed at 13,669.84 on January 31, up 1.55% for the week and 5.23% in January, marking a yearly high. Austriacard Holdings, RBI, and Strabag led weekly gains, while AT&S fell 5.58% but remained top year-to-date performer.