This is the 4504th most frequent German word.
mitteilten
To communicate, inform, or share.
In this sentence, 'mitteilte' is used to indicate that the company communicated some information directly to someone.
Das Unternehmen mitteilte den Angestellten die neuen Regelungen.
The company informed the employees about the new regulations.
Here, 'mitteilten' refers to the act of announcing or conveying information by scientists to a broader audience.
Gestern mitteilten die Wissenschaftler ihre neuesten Ergebnisse.
Yesterday, the scientists communicated their latest findings.
'Mitteilte' in this case highlights the act of one person directly sharing significant news with a group of close individuals.