Geopolitical instability and interconnected risks raise fears of Black Swan scenarios
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Respondents in Asia Pacific also identified a global supply chain paralysis and global internet outrage as the two most plausible Black Swan scenarios; the former is ranked first in China and Hong Kong, Singapore, and South Korea, while the latter is ranked first in Australia, India, Japan, Malaysia, and Thailand. Allianz Commercial CEO Thomas Lillelund comments: "Although Black Swan events are not seen to be immediately likely, these rare, high-impact scenarios are perceived as increasingly plausible and should be considered by executive boards given their potential consequences. Growing interconnectivity across both physical and digital supply chains means disruptions now cascade much faster and can turn into major losses. In today's fragmented geopolitical environment, companies must double down on resilience and integrated risk management to ride out the next perfect storm." Geopolitics is a key driver for Black Swans Given the current geopolitical environment, it is no surprise that supply chain paralysis resulting from a geopolitical conflict is regarded as the most plausible Black Swan scenario. The threats of tariffs, trade wars and protectionism, as well as disruption to supply chains and shipping caused by regional conflicts in the Middle East and Russia / Ukraine are at the top of every board agenda. Allianz Research estimates that cumulative GDP losses over a two-year horizon triggered by a global supply chain disruption on the scale of the war in Ukraine could total US$1.5trn. In fact, political-related risks stand out as a leading potential trigger for Black Swan events, according to respondents. Mass social unrest and political instability is regarded as the fourth most plausible scenario globally (29%) and is a top three risk in the Americas (31%) and Africa and the Middle East (41%) regions, as well as in France (42%), for example. A sudden collapse of a major financial institution or a sovereign debt crisis, leading to a global liquidity crisis and severe market volatility ranks third (30%). Interconnectivity and interdependency of both physical and digital supply chains are potentially increasing vulnerability at a time of geopolitical uncertainty, rapid advances in technology, and climate change. Businesses and global supply chains are also more vulnerable to Black Swan events due to growing concentrations of economic activity reliant on a limited number of critical suppliers and products in areas like AI and digital services, semiconductors, rare earth processors and transition technologies. Company size influences risk perception Global supply chain paralysis due to a geopolitical conflict halting the movement of goods and raw materials ranks top for both large (>US$500mn annual revenue, 55% of responses) and mid-sized companies (US$100mn+ to US$500mn, 52%). In contrast, smaller companies (<USS$100mn) are most concerned about the impact of a global internet outage (45%), which is the #2 scenario for larger and mid-sized businesses. The third most plausible Black Swan for mid-sized and smaller companies is the sudden collapse of a major financial institution, while larger companies are more concerned about the risk of simultaneous climate disaster and energy grid failure, such as a heatwave triggering wildfires and widespread blackouts. Multinational enterprises have the advantages of bigger budgets and more diversified portfolios and therefore feel they are better prepared to mitigate the risks of an event such as a major internet outage than their smaller and medium-sized counterparts. "Awareness of Black Swans and the need to build resilience has increased in recent years, but businesses can never fully prepare for rare high impact events such as a global outage or an unforeseen climate-related catastrophe. Building organizational agility, fostering a risk-aware culture and developing scalable response plans for a range of scenarios remain the most practical steps to best prepare for Black Swan events. Insurers can play a critical role in helping businesses strengthen their resilience in areas such as cyber risk and support more informed decisions when assessing and selecting critical suppliers," says Michael Bruch, Global Head of Risk Consulting Advisory Services, Allianz Commercial. END Hashtag: #AllianzCommercial The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Allianz CommercialAllianz Commercial is the center of expertise and global line of Allianz Group for insuring mid-sized businesses, large enterprises and specialist risks. Among our customers are the world's largest consumer brands, financial institutions and industry players, the global aviation and shipping industry as well as family-owned and medium enterprises which are the backbone of the economy. We also cover unique risks such as offshore wind parks, infrastructure projects or film productions. Powered by the employees, financial strength, and network of the world's #1 insurance brand, we work together to help our customers prepare for what's ahead: They trust us in providing a wide range of traditional and alternative risk transfer solutions, outstanding risk consulting and Multinational services as well as seamless claims handling. Allianz Commercial brings together the large corporate insurance business of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) and the commercial insurance business of national Allianz Property & Casualty entities serving mid-sized companies. We are present in over 200 countries and territories either through our own teams or the Allianz Group network and partners. In 2024, the integrated business of Allianz Commercial generated around €18 billion in gross premium globally. https://commercial.allianz.com/  News Source: Allianz Commercial
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025e | 2026e | ||
| Sales1 | 140.455,00 | 148.511,00 | 152.671,00 | 161.700,00 | 179.778,00 | 186.938,00 | 0,00 | |
| EBITDA1,2 | 10.751,00 | 13.400,00 | 16.737,00 | 17.018,00 | 18.177,00 | 0,00 | 0,00 | |
| EBITDA-Margin3 | 7,65 | 9,02 | 10,96 | 10,52 | 10,11 | 0,00 | 0,00 | |
| EBIT1,4 | 10.751,00 | 13.400,00 | 14.164,00 | 14.746,00 | 16.023,00 | 17.374,00 | 17.400,00 | |
| EBIT-Margin5 | 7,65 | 9,02 | 9,28 | 9,12 | 8,91 | 9,29 | 0,00 | |
| Net Profit (Loss)1 | 7.133,00 | 7.105,00 | 7.182,00 | 9.032,00 | 10.540,00 | 11.430,00 | 11.700,00 | |
| Net-Margin6 | 5,08 | 4,78 | 4,70 | 5,59 | 5,86 | 6,11 | 0,00 | |
| Cashflow1,7 | 32.049,00 | 25.124,00 | 17.952,00 | 24.462,00 | 31.637,00 | 0,00 | 0,00 | |
| Earnings per share8 | 16,32 | 15,83 | 16,26 | 21,18 | 25,18 | 27,67 | 28,00 | |
| Dividend per share8 | 9,60 | 10,80 | 11,40 | 13,80 | 15,40 | 17,10 | 17,50 | |
1 in Mio. Euro; 2 EBITDA = Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation; 3 EBITDA in relation to sales; 4 EBIT = Earnings before interest and taxes; 5 EBIT in relation to sales; 6 Net profit (-loss) in relation to sales; 7 Cashflow from operations; 8 in Euro; Source: boersengefluester.de
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| WKN | ISIN | Legal Type | Marketcap | IPO | Recommendation | Plus Code |
| 840400 | DE0008404005 | SE | 134.363,95 Mio € | - | Kaufen | 8FWH5H3Q+RG |
| PE 2027e | PE 10Y-Ø | BGFL-Ratio | Shiller-PE | PB | PCF | KUV |
| 12,35 | 12,20 | 1,01 | 17,50 | 2,37 | 4,25 | 0,72 |
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Dividend '2023 in € |
Dividend '2024 in € |
Dividend '2025e in € |
Div.-Yield '2025e in % |
| 13,80 | 15,40 | 17,10 | 4,84% |
| Annual General Meeting | Q1-figures | Q2-figures | Q3-figures | Annual press conference |
| 07.05.2026 | 13.05.2026 | 07.08.2026 | 12.11.2026 | 13.03.2026 |
| Distance 60-days-line | Distance 200-days-line | Performance YtD | Performance 52 weeks | IPO |
| -6,58% | -2,29% | -9,55% | +3,18% | +0,00% |
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