ETO GRUPPE has reached a pivotal milestone in its strategic realignment: The first and critical phase of its restructuring has been successfully completed. The group has stabilized its operations and is receiving initial positive signals from financing partners, paving the way for securing the long-term future of the foundation-owned company.
During the stabilization phase, numerous measures were identified and defined. At the beginning of 2026, ETO GRUPPE will enter the second phase of transformation, which will focus on implementing the analyzed measures, operational excellence, and a return to profitable growth.
Stable Foundation for the Future
CFO, Hubertus Stroetmann, is confident in light of current developments: "We have laid a solid foundation over the past months. The first positive signals from our financing partners confirm that we are on the right track and that trust in ETO is returning. We can now build upon this financial stability."
Momentum for the Implementation Phase
The upcoming second phase will be characterized by the consistent implementation of the developed measures. COO, Patrick Boos, emphasizes the importance of this step for the workforce and the company: "The first phase was challenging for everyone involved, but absolutely necessary. It is now crucial to carry the momentum and determination from this difficult period forward in order to make ETO permanently successful again in the implementation phase. We are looking ahead with renewed energy."
CRO, Dr. Maximilian Eberl, will step down at the end of the year. ETO GRUPPE thanks him and his team for their work.
Next Phase of Transformation starts in 2026
Volker Groß has been secured as the new CRO to take on the demanding task of long-term realignment. Mr. Groß will focus his efforts on implementing the restructuring report (IDW S6 standard) developed during the previous phase. He looks back on over 20 years of experience and more than 30 successfully completed restructuring projects.
"I am very much looking forward to this new role and to accompanying the transformation of the ETO GRUPPE during this decisive phase," explains Volker Groß. "The foundation has been laid – now it is the time to leverage the company’s full potential and shape a positive future for ETO."