MUNICH, Germany, July 1, 2025 – The Nemetschek Group ranked first among all MDAX-listed companies in the 2024 German Investor Relations Award. The jury recognized the investor relations team, led by Stefanie Zimmermann, for maintaining transparency, communication, and investor engagement. This recognition reflects the company’s focus on stakeholder communication and its commitment to corporate governance within the software and AEC/O industries.
Honored to receive this recognition
The German Investor Relations Award is presented annually by DIRK – the German Investor Relations Association, along with Extel and WirtschaftsWoche magazine The award highlights excellence in capital market communications. Winners are selected based on the global Extel survey, which gathers feedback from buy-side and sell-side financial professionals.
“We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all investors and analysts who voted for us. This award is both a motivation and an obligation for us to continue to maintain our capital market communications at the highest level and to steadily expand the dialogue with our investors,” said Stefanie Zimmermann, senior VP corporate communication & investor relations.
Nemetschek Group earns additional honors at the international Extel Awards
The Nemetschek Group’s management team was recognized with Extel Awards and rankings in the European technology software sector, highlighting its standing among investors.
- 1st place for the executive board in the category “Best Company Board” in Europe
- CEO Yves Padrines ranked 3rd among all CEOs in the category “Best CEO” for large caps in Europe
- CFO Louise Öfverström achieved a place in the top 10 in the “Best CFO” category in Europe
Additionally, the Investor Relations team of the Nemetschek Group achieved recognitions in the below categories of the Extel rankings.
- 1stplace in the category “Best IR Team” in the European technology software sector
- 3rdplace in the category “Best IR Program” in the European technology software sector
Patrick Horch, director of investor relations at the Nemetschek Group, was named “Best IR Professional” in the technology software sector in Europe. Stefanie Zimmermann, senior vice president corporate communication & investor relations, also achieved a ranking in the top 10. These awards highlight the reputation the Investor Relations team has among investors and analysts for its professionalism and dedication.
Confirmation of strategic direction
The awards recognize Nemetschek Group’s strategy, investor communications, and stable leadership. In 2024, the company grew revenue by about 17% to almost EUR 996 million. Recurring revenue made up 86% of total revenue, showcasing sustained growth.
“We are extremely proud of these achievements. Securing first place in the MDAX and receiving recognition for both our team and the Nemetschek Group are clear reflections of the exceptional expertise and professionalism of everyone involved. My heartfelt thanks go to our entire Investor Relations team, whose passion, commitment, and capital markets expertise played a pivotal role in making this success possible,” says Louise Öfverström, CFO of the Nemetschek Group.
Source: Nemetschek Group
About Nemetschek Group
Nemetschek Group, founded in 1963 and based in Munich, Germany, is a global provider of software solutions for the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AEC/O) industries, as well as the media and entertainment sector. The company operates through four business segments: Planning & Design, Build & Construct, Manage & Operate, and Media & Entertainment. Its portfolio includes brands such as Allplan, Graphisoft, Vectorworks, Bluebeam, and Maxon, offering solutions for building information modeling (BIM), structural design, project collaboration, and 3D visualization. As of 2024, Nemetschek reported an annual revenue of €995.6 million, with approximately 86.5% coming from recurring revenue sources like subscriptions and SaaS. The company employs around 4,000 people and supports over 7 million users globally. Nemetschek Group continues to expand its presence in international markets, including in Saudi Arabia.