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    German Drone Maker Quantum Systems Preparing for Ipo, Manager Magazin Reports

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    Posted on February 19, 2026

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    Last updated: April 3, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    Manager Magazin reports Quantum Systems is preparing an IPO, with a listing possible by early 2027. Morgan Stanley has been mandated to lead a €400–€600m round; the company declined to comment.

    German Drone Firm Quantum Systems Plans IPO as Early as 2027

    IPO Plans and Timeline

    BERLIN, Feb 19 (Reuters) - German drone maker Quantum Systems is preparing for an initial public offering and a listing could take place by early 2027, Manager Magazin reported on Thursday, citing unnamed sources.

    Mandate to Morgan Stanley

    Financing Round Details

    Separately, management has mandated Morgan Stanley to run a fresh financing round worth 400 million to 600 million euros ($470-710 million), the business publication said.

    Company Response

    A Quantum spokesperson declined to comment on the report, adding that the company generally does not comment on financing rounds and "related speculation".

    Exchange Rate Note

    ($1 = 0.8480 euros)

    Reporting and Editing Credits

    (Reporting by Thomas Seythal and Hakan Ersen, editing by Ludwig Burger)

    References

    • German drone maker Quantum Systems preparing for IPO, Manager Magazin reports – Reuters via Yahoo Finance
    • Drohnenhersteller: Quantum Systems peilt Börsengang an – Golem.de

    Table of Contents

    • IPO Plans and Timeline
    • Mandate to Morgan Stanley
    • Financing Round Details
    • Company Response
    • Exchange Rate Note

    Key Takeaways

    • •Manager Magazin reports Quantum Systems is preparing an IPO, with a listing possible by early 2027.
    • •Management has reportedly mandated Morgan Stanley to lead a €400–€600m financing round.
    • •A company spokesperson declined to comment, citing a policy against commenting on financing speculation.
    • •The move highlights momentum in Europe’s defense-tech and IPO markets.
    • •Article notes a reference exchange rate of $1 = €0.8480.

    Frequently Asked Questions about German drone maker Quantum Systems preparing for IPO, Manager Magazin reports

    1What is the main topic?

    A report that German drone maker Quantum Systems is preparing for an IPO, potentially by early 2027, with Morgan Stanley mandated to lead a large financing round. The company declined to comment.

    2How large is the reported financing and who leads it?

    The fresh round is reportedly between €400–€600 million and is being led by Morgan Stanley, according to Manager Magazin as cited by Reuters.

    3
  • Reporting and Editing Credits
  • When could the IPO happen and what could influence timing?

    A listing could take place by early 2027. Timing will likely depend on market conditions, investor demand, regulatory steps, and the outcome of the pending financing round.

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