• The donation is financing the AURELIUS School for Syrian refugee children in Turkey
• Additional psychological counselling and physiotherapy to help the children overcome traumatic war experiences and injuries

• Acquired business units are leading distributors of electronics components in Europe
• Revenues of EUR 275 million across 15 countries
• Fifth mid-market acquisition by AURELIUS in 2019 and renewed confirmation of core competence in corporate carve-outs

• German “Mittelstand” manufacturer of economy and premium economy aircraft seats with good position in a growing market
• Fourth mid-market acquisition by AURELIUS in 2019

• Recognition by prestigious Institute for Turnaround (IFT) for the second time in three years for the Group’s most successful exit to date
• Jury impressed by the strategic carve-out, bolt-on and organic growth of Solidus Solutions under AURELIUS’ ownership

• Bonds with a volume of EUR 75 million placed with institutional investors
• Interest rate equal to 3-month Euribor plus a margin of 425 basis points
• Term of 5 years, matures in December 2024
• Issue proceeds will be used to finance further growth

Successful transformation into a leading Nordic brand management company

The buyer, Accent Equity, will support Scandinavian Cosmetics in its next growth phase

• Multiyear agreement accounts for more than 7% sales growth of the company
• Major milestone in strategic development of the company achieved

Part of the successful, ongoing transformation program of Office Depot Europe

Other transactions expected in the coming months

• EBITDA of the combined Group quintupled to EUR 187.4 million as compared to previous year
• Record exit of Solidus Solutions makes a positive earnings contribution of more than EUR 100 million
• Positive outlook: additional company sales expected

* Significant increase in revenues after a successful carve-out, sustainable operational improvements and strategic add-on acquisitions

* Successful transformation into a leading Nordic brand management company

* The buyer, Accent Equity, will support Scandinavian Cosmetics in its next growth phase

• Acquisition of the UK’s #1 commercial fleet management business delivering a comprehensive suite of services to blue chip customers, via its national network completed
• Recent contract wins worth GBP 43 million
• UK continues to be an attractive market for AURELIUS

• Successful transformation of the business in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) led to a strong market position
• Strategic buyer PBS Group to further strengthen CEEs position
• Sale of CEE business as part of ongoing transformation of Office Depot Europe

• Today, on September 24, 2019, 16 Bavarian youths with migration background are being officially admitted to the START Foundation 3-year education and engagement program at a ceremony in the Saarland Landtag.
• Representatives of the Bavarian partners and Michael Okrob, managing director of the START Foundation, will present the grant certificates.

• Sales price of EUR 330 million (enterprise value): largest exit in the history of AURELIUS
• Multiple on money invested of approx. 16x
• Positive earnings effect of more than EUR 100 million booked in the third quarter of 2019
• Successful carve-out and transformation into the global market leader for sustainable packaging solutions made from recycled paper

• Leading building materials merchant group in Belgium in fragmented market
• Transaction highlights the successful start of AURELIUS Benelux office
• AURELIUS reconfirmed as leading investor for corporate spin-offs and complex carve-outs 

by Dirk Markus

• Acquisition of leading manufacturer of suspended ceiling tiles and grids for commercial buildings
• Formerly part of Armstrong World Industries Inc, the businesses being acquired consist of two production facilities and business operations and sales capabilities across 11 markets
• High-quality, profitable company with revenues of £75m

• Total consolidated revenues come to EUR 1.9 billion, in line with the year-ago figure
• Continued good operating performance of portfolio companies 
• Increased transaction activity, including both acquisitions and exits; record exit of Solidus to be completed in Q3 

• Acquisition of the UK’s #1 commercial fleet management business delivering a comprehensive suite of services to blue chip customers, via its national network
• Carve out of non-core division from FTSE 100 BT Group Plc including long term partnership agreement to continue management of BT’s own fleet
• Further demonstration of BT’s ongoing transformation programme and of AURELIUS’ status as a leader in complex divestment processes

Capitalised terms not otherwise defined in this notice shall have the meaning given to them in the Terms and Conditions of the Bonds.

• All proposed resolutions of the administration accepted by a large majority
• Dividend of EUR 3.00 per share

• Largest exit in AURELIUS’ history
• Purchase price EUR 330 million (enterprise value), multiple on money invested of approx. 16x
• Approx. EUR 102 million positive effect on AURELIUS 2019 Group Earnings
• Successful transformation of Solidus Solutions into a global market leader in sustainable fibre-based packaging solutions
• Substantial growth under AURELIUS ownership through organic growth and strategic add-on acquisitions
• Underlying EBITDA growth from EUR 12.5 million on acquisition more than quadrupled in AURELIUS’ 4 years ownership
• Buyer, Centerbridge Partners L.P. sees significant opportunity for further growth
• Further exits expected for the upcoming months

• New branding marks important milestone in the modernization of the company
• Aspiration to be a Nordic one-stop-shop with highest customer orientation

• GHOTEL will operate the hotel under the Holiday Inn brand name
• 30th Holiday Inn in Germany

• Total consolidated revenues rise to EUR 965.8 million
• Portfolio shows good operational performance
• Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2019 financial year

• The buyer led by CEO Andreas Fischer will continue on the course taken in the operational restructuring
• Granovit has been positioned as an independent company after the carve-out from the Cargill Group

• Total consolidated revenues reach EUR 3.8 billion
• Operating EBITDA close to last year's level despite sales of highly profitable companies 
• Further increase in the net asset value of the portfolio 
• Management to propose base dividend of EUR 1.50 per share, unchanged from last year; participation dividend will be based on the exit proceeds generated in the time until the annual general meeting 
• Positive outlook for the 2019 financial year

• Total consolidated revenues reach EUR 3.8 billion
• Group’s portfolio strengthened by investments and 12 new acquisitions 
• Operating EBITDA close to last year’s level despite sales of highly profitable companies
• Management to propose a base dividend of EUR 1.50 per share, unchanged from last year; the participation dividend will depend on the exit proceeds generated in the time until the annual general meeting 

• New hotel to be operated as a franchisee for AccorHotels in Munich
• Fifth AccorHotels location to open in 2022 
• GHOTEL to continue its successful expansion at a rapid pace in 2019