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- aap Implantate AG develops, manufactures and markets innovative trauma implants and biomaterials for orthopedics, focusing on the ortho/trauma/spine segment; its core IP-protected portfolio centers on the LOQTEQ anatomical plating system incorporating proprietary locking-compression technology, a comprehensive range of cannulated screws including the HBS screw system, standard plates and screws, and an innovation pipeline featuring antibacterial silver coating technology and resorbierbare magnesium-based implants addressing unmet needs such as infection risk reduction and avoidance of secondary surgeries. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company operates globally through direct sales in Germany to hospitals and purchasing groups, a hybrid distribution strategy in the US via its subsidiary aap Implants Inc. in Dover, Delaware, and a network of distributors in around 25 countries across EMEA (52% of sales including strong growth in Spain/Portugal and South Africa), LATAM (Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Peru), and APAC (Thailand, Taiwan, Malaysia, South Korea); wholly-owned subsidiaries include MCTeQ GmbH and MAGIC Implants GmbH in Berlin, with a minority stake in AEQUOS Endoprothetik GmbH. Recent developments include successful completion of a BMBF-funded human clinical trial for its antibacterial silver coating technology in August 2025 with approvals targeted for CE-MDR, FDA and China from 2028, achievement of MDR certification and first product files strengthening European market access, US FDA approval for the HBS screw system, implementation of a January 2024 distribution agreement with a leading global spine and orthopedics company launching LOQTEQ VA Radius System sales in France, multiple equity measures such as cash and non-cash capital increases totaling around EUR 2.6 million in 2024 to boost equity to 66% of total assets and reduce interest-bearing liabilities to EUR 233 thousand, strong sales growth of 15% in Q3 2025 and 6% for FY 2024 to EUR 12.2 million driven by EMEA (+16%), LATAM (+22%) and APAC (+43% in Thailand), extension of CEO Rubino Di Girolamo's contract through 2028, and full admission of all shares to stock exchange trading under ISIN DE000A3H2101 from August 2025 eliminating prior lock-ups.