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Sign InGerman family shareholders of the tank manufacturer KNDS are pressing the Berlin government for a definitive decision on acquiring a stake before proceeding with a planned initial public offering (IPO). The Paris-backed defense group is currently estimated to have a market valuation ranging between €15 billion and €20 billion. Shareholders are seeking to resolve the ownership structure to facilitate a smooth listing process, capitalizing on the surge in European defense spending. Berlin is under pressure to decide whether to exercise its option to take a strategic stake, ensuring a balance of power with French interests in the joint venture. A resolution would pave the way for one of the largest defense sector IPOs in Europe, signaling strong market appetite for military contractors. However, continued government indecision remains a primary hurdle for the execution of the offering.