News Archive
Press releases and news
13.12.2021 // AURELIUS Equity Opportunities sells UK fine chemical manufacturer Wychem to Ascensus Specialties
- Successful exit after becoming part of AURELIUS’ portfolio and repositioning of the company since 2016
- Being part of AURELIUS’ chemical activities in the UK, Wychem today is a well-established company with a highly qualified team and a specialized product portfolio
- Wychem will play a vital role In Ascensus’ European expansion
- Further transactions expected in the coming weeks
18.11.2021 // AURELIUS Equity Opportunities successfully completes the acquisition of Unilux
- Third classic carve-out transaction in 2021
- Unilux is a German producer of high-quality window and door solutions for private households
- Further transactions expected in the coming weeks
11.11.2021 // AURELIUS Equity Opportunities continues the strong positive trend in Q3 2021
- Dynamic performance of portfolio companies continues: Operating EBITDA rises by 81% year-on-year to EUR 181.4 million
- Net asset value up 20% from the end of 2020, NAV per share reaches EUR 40.43
- Shareholder value remains in focus: new share buyback program, continuation of the transparency initiative and ESG project launched
- Outlook: Positive operating performance remains in focus, further acquisitions and exits planned
02.11.2021 // AURELIUS Equity Opportunities completes the sale of Office Depot Europe to strategic investor RAJA
- Carve-out and extensive realignment by AURELIUS since 2017
- Strategic country exits paved the way for the complete exit of Office Depot Europe
01.11.2021 // AURELIUS subsidiary NDS Group AS acquires Norwegian equipment distributor Nordic Lift
- Acquisition strengthens NDS’ AutoMateriell business to become a leading provider of workshop equipment in Norway
- Second add-on acquisition in the past 12 months emphasizes NDS successful repositioning as a buy-and-build platform and consolidator in the Nordic aftermarket
- Transaction underlines AURELIUS’ strategy to strengthen its portfolio companies via add-ons
21.10.2021 // AURELIUS portfolio company Distrelec with new CEO - Realignment puts the company on a strong growth course
- Innovative strength, customer centricity and digitalization noticeably strengthened
- New CEO Holger Ruban: "Let’s continue to drive forward the success story"
13.10.2021 // AURELIUS Equity Opportunities acquires Unilux
- AURELIUS acquires Unilux, a German producer of high-quality window and door solutions for private households
- Unilux has a strong customer base in the DACH region as well as the US and generated more than EUR 40 million in revenues in 2020
- Carve-out deal that allows AURELIUS to lift significant growth potential through streamlining of current operations and fostering of sales initiatives
29.09.2021 // AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA appoints Richard Schulze-Muth as new CFO
- Richard Schulze-Muth promoted to the new CFO
- Schulze-Muth with several years of experience in finance and capital markets
- Strengthening the organization considering a well filled deal and exit pipeline
02.09.2021 // AURELIUS Group announces opening of its Milan office and appoints Ludovico Denza as Managing Director of AURELIUS Italy
- Office opening in Milan marks an important step in AURELIUS’ commitment to the market and its efforts to intensify its investment activities in Italy
- Ludovico Denza joins AURELIUS and will be heading up the Group’s efforts in Italy, reinforcing AURELIUS’ presence in the Italian market
01.09.2021 // AURELIUS subsidiary European Imaging Group with two important changes in the management
- Frank Hasselmann becomes CEO of Calumet in Continental Europe
- CFO Philipp Linge additionally accedes the position of the group’s chief purchasing officer (CPO)
- Richard Glatzel remains chairman of EIG’s board of directors
16.08.2021 // AURELIUS signs agreement to sell remaining Office Depot Europe business to strategic buyer RAJA Group
13.08.2021 // AURELIUS Equity Opportunities successfully completes acquisition of Hydro Precision Tubing from Norsk Hydro
- Classic AURELIUS carve-out transaction, including the re-introduction of the heritage “Remi Claeys Aluminium” brand
- Leading international supplier of welded aluminium tubes, operating a vertically integrated cast house, allowing for production of scrap-based and low-carbon-footprint tubes
13.08.2021 // AURELIUS Group donation for tornado victims in Hodonin, Czech Republic, raises 100,000 euros
- AURELIUS employees raise 25,000 euros in donations, AURELIUS matches these donations to 50,000 euros
- 50,000 euros donated directly by VAG Group
- Quick and unbureaucratic aid for the employees of the AURELIUS Group company VAG in order to rebuild their houses which were completely destroyed by the tornado.
12.08.2021 // AURELIUS Equity Opportunities reports continued strong numbers in the first half of 2021 – Disproportional increase in operating EBITDA
- Disproportional 63% increase in operating EBITDA to EUR 122.4 million reflects the continued highly positive performance of the Group’s portfolio companies
- Net asset value rises 14% over year-end 2020, net asset value per share reaches EUR 38.46
- Investment focus broadened, already seven company acquisitions in the current financial year
- Transparency initiative progresses further
05.07.2021 // AURELIUS Equity Opportunities acquires Belgian-based Norsk Hydro Precision Tubing from Norsk Hydro
- Leading international supplier of welded aluminium tubes to industrial product, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), and automotive customers in more than 30 countries
- Vertically integrated cast house, allowing for production of scrap-based and low-carbon-footprint tubes
- Classic AURELIUS carve-out transaction, including the re-introduction of the heritage “Remi Claeys Aluminium” brand
22.06.2021 // AURELIUS subsidiary Office Depot Europe sells its UK and Ireland contract business to strategic buyer OT Group
- The acquired customers in the UK and Ireland will be integrated into OT Group
- Fifth sale of an Office Depot Europe business in the past 20 months
- Sale will focus Office Depot Europe on its core European markets and e-commerce-centric activities
- Completion of the sale is expected in the near future
01.06.2021 // AURELIUS successfully completes acquisition of HÜPPE GmbH from Masco
- Acquisition of a leading European producer of shower enclosures, shower trays, wall panels and bathroom accessories
- Firmly established market position and strong order backlog provides solid platform for organic development in a stable and growing market