• 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

• AURELIUS agrees to acquire Minova, a leading global manufacturer and provider of mining and infrastructure essentials, for an Enterprise Value of AUD 180m (approx. EUR 114m)
• Significant growth potential to be realised from underlying market growth, as well as through investments into global footprint and add-on acquisitions
• AURELIUS to support Minova in its ongoing transition from soft rock to hard rock mining and infrastructure markets
• 4th transaction of the recently launched AURELIUS European Opportunities Fund IV together with AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA

• 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

• 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

• Carve-out and extensive realignment by AURELIUS since 2017
• Strategic country exits paved the way for the complete exit of Office Depot Europe

• AURELIUS agrees to acquire McKesson UK, the UK’s leading fully integrated healthcare provider, across retail, wholesale, homecare and digital platforms for an enterprise value of GBP 477m
• Represents the largest transaction undertaken by AURELIUS since being established in 2005 and only a few months since the launch of the AURELIUS European Opportunities Fund IV
• McKesson UK is focused on playing a key role in the UK healthcare market including in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic
• AURELIUS is committed to supporting McKesson UK with the delivery of its growth initiatives and its next stage of development
• Co-investment structure together with AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA is already paying off
• Further enhances AURELIUS’ renowned track record in the industry as carve-out specialist and trusted acquirer

• 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

• Innovative strength, customer centricity and digitalization noticeably strengthened
• New CEO Holger Ruban: "Let’s continue to drive forward the success story"

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• First AURELIUS co-investment successfully closed 
• Panasonic Consumer Energy is one of the leading producers of consumer batteries in Europe

• 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

• European Imaging Group (EIG) is the new umbrella brand holding company for the subsidiaries Calumet and Wex Photo Video and their operative brands
• EIG is Europe‘s leading omnichannel retailer of photographic and video equipment for enthusiasts and professionals
• Further growth planned via new acquisitions across Europe

• All proposed resolutions of the management approved by large majorities
• Dividend of EUR 1.00 per share resolved
• Eva Wimmers elected as new member of the Supervisory Board
• Further extension of the transparency initiative and focus on shareholder value

• Total consolidated revenues reach EUR 809.7 million, annualized consolidated revenues EUR 3,151.5 million
• Strong performance of portfolio companies: Operating EBITDA +125%
• Net asset value rises further by 7% to EUR 1,076.7 million
• Already eight transactions in the current financial year
• Continued positive outlook for the remainder of the 2021 financial year

• Four months after launching AURELIUS’ new fund investment management business line, AURELIUS European Opportunities IV has closed at its target. Coupled with a co-investment program from its listed vehicle, AURELIUS Equity Opportunities, aggregate total commitments of EUR 500 million were secured;
• The Fund’s first and final close for institutional investors followed an entirely virtual fundraising process that attracted commitments from a diverse group of prestigious institutional US and European investors;
• The Fund will continue AURELIUS’ proven strategy of investing in corporate carve-outs and operational transformation investments in Europe.

• Acquisition of a scaffolding company with an attractive market position in the Rhine-Neckar and Rhine-Main regions
• Previous owners settle succession in the company through this transaction
• The strategic add-on strengthens BPG and its expansion strategy
• Fourth AURELIUS´ add-on acquisition in recent months already

• AURELIUS acquires SSE Contracting Limited, a leading multi-disciplinary mechanical and electrical contracting business, from SSE Plc, in its latest complex carve-out transaction
• As a standalone business SSE Contracting is one of the UK and Ireland’s biggest contracting businesses, providing mechanical, electrical, rail, street lighting and high voltage services
• AURELIUS operational experts and SSE management will work to ensure minimal disruption for all SSE Contracting employees, its customers, suppliers and industry partners

• Acquisition of the UK’s leading provider of mobile accident body repair services, AutoRestore marks another significant corporate carve-out opportunity for AURELIUS
• AutoRestore will complement Rivus Fleet Solutions, the leading UK provider of light commercial vehicle management to blue chip companies nationwide
• AutoRestore is AURELIUS’ fourth corporate carve-out announced in the last month, underscoring its leadership in the execution of corporate divestment processes and operationally supporting portfolio companies’ buy-and-build strategies

• EBITDA of the combined Group reaches EUR 431.1 million, well above the previous-year figure
• Operating EBITDA reaches EUR 167.6 million, at the level of the previous year despite the coronavirus pandemic (2019: EUR 168.9 million)
• Strong operating performance also reflected in the higher NAV of EUR 1,002.5 million (+5% over 09/30/2020: EUR 950.7 million)
• Solid cash position of EUR 422.9 million allows for dividend proposal of EUR 1.00 per share for the 2020 financial year and higher dividends in the following years
• Positive outlook for the 2021 financial year confirmed

• Acquisition of a specialist for temperature-controlled logistics in the Nordics
• Carve-out from Posten Norge, the Norwegian Post that is focusing on its core business
• Sweet-spot AURELIUS carve-out transaction and 4th Nordic portfolio company
• As Nordics market leader in temperature logistics, Bring Frigo is well positioned to expand its business internationally
• Outlook: 2021 to become a year of immense opportunities for AURELIUS

• Dividend payout of EUR 28.7 million proposed for 2020
• Plan to increase the dividend to EUR 1.25 per share for 2021 and EUR 1.50 per share for 2022
• Future successful company exits could further increase the dividend

• Fourth sale of an Office Depot business completed in the past 18 months
• Sale will focus Office Depot Europe on its core European markets and e-commerce-centric activities
• Second sale of an Office Depot entity to Bruneau Group following the sale of the Spanish direct business in summer 2020
• Office Depot Italy is a leading distributor in the Italian market, with more than 70,000 customers

• Panasonic Consumer Energy is one of the leading producers of consumer batteries in Europe
• Carve-out of a division from Panasonic Europe B.V.  in two separate European countries demonstrates AURELIUS’s expertise in executing complex cross-border divestments

• Acquisition of a leading European producer of shower enclosures, shower trays, wall panels and bathroom accessories
• Firmly established market position provides strong platform for organic development in a stable and growing market
• Divestment from Masco Corporation serves as a demonstration of AURELIUS' expertise in cross-border carve-outs

• In last year’s challenging environment, the EBITDA of the combined Group reached EUR 431.1 million, considerably higher than the prior-year figure of EUR 271.4 million
• Operating EBITDA came to EUR 167.6 million, at the level of the previous year (2019: EUR 168.9 million) despite the coronavirus pandemic
• Very solid cash holdings of EUR 422.9 million after redemption of the convertible bond
• Positive outlook for a transaction-intensive year in 2021

• Communication with capital market participants to be intensified
• Further measures to enhance transparency being prepared

London, 22 February 2021 – The COVID-19 pandemic will accelerate UK and European corporates’ plans to divest non-core businesses, increasing corporate carve-out activity across the continent in 2021, according to the findings of the AURELIUS Equity Opportunities European Corporate Carve-Out Survey. 

• Movement is a leading Swedish sales, marketing and distribution company for fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) that offers both field sales services and full-service distribution
• Strategic add-on acquisition significantly strengthens Conaxess Trade Sweden in field sales, in-store placement and full-service distribution
• Add-ons as a strategic element to strengthen AURELIUS portfolio companies

* Successful completion of the sale of Eastern European, Scandinavian and Spanish operations

* Sale of French operations by way of a Redressement Judiciare impending

* Integration of business areas DIRECT and CONTRACT on fully-digitalized platform Viking+