Austrian billionaire Andreas Kaufman refused to sell his approximately 55% stake in Leica Camera AG, leading to the termination of negotiations between Sequoia China (HSG) and the company. The two parties failed to reach an agreement due to differences in strategic approaches and pricing. Blackstone Group still holds the remaining 45% shares. The original valuation for this transaction was around 1 billion euros, and if it were completed, it would push Leica back into the stock market. On the same day, Leica announced its financial results for the 2025/2026 fiscal year, with revenue of 573 million euros, a decrease of 3.8% year-on-year. This was the first time there had been a decline worldwide, mainly due to geopolitical uncertainties, exchange rate effects, and tariffs. However, the company still achieved profitability overall. CEO Andreas Fohl said that the company will focus on innovative high-end products, global sales networks, and expand its reach among female, young, and new creative communities.