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
12.12.2021 // AURELIUS acquires Minova in a global carve-out transaction from Orica Ltd.
- 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
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 // In its biggest deal in history, AURELIUS acquires McKesson UK
- 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
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
07.06.2021 // AURELIUS closed acquisition of Panasonic’s European Consumer Battery Business
- First AURELIUS co-investment successfully closed
- Panasonic Consumer Energy is one of the leading producers of consumer batteries in Europe
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
25.05.2021 // AURELIUS unites its multinational photo and video businesses under the new umbrella brand European Imaging Group
- 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
18.05.2021 // AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co KGaA: Press release on the 2021 annual general meeting
- 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
12.05.2021 // AURELIUS Equity Opportunities publishes results for the first quarter of 2021: Very good start to the 2021 financial year
- 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
19.04.2021 // AURELIUS successfully closes new mid-market private equity fund; EUR 500 million of firepower for European deals
- 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.
06.04.2021 // BPG Building Partners Group continues its expansion strategy with the acquisition of GSB Gerüstbau
- 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
01.04.2021 // AURELIUS acquires SSE Contracting
- 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
01.04.2021 // AURELIUS acquires AutoRestore Limited from Belron International
- 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
31.03.2021 // AURELIUS Equity Opportunities publishes its Annual Report 2020: Very good annual results and positive outlook confirmed
- 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
29.03.2021 // AURELIUS acquires Bring Frigo from Posten Norge
- 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
24.03.2021 // AURELIUS Equity Opportunities plans to pay a dividend of EUR 1.00 per share for FY 2020 and to increase the dividend in the following years
- 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
22.03.2021 // Office Depot Europe has sold its Italian business to strategic buyer Bruneau
- 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
17.03.2021 // AURELIUS acquires Panasonic’s European Consumer Battery Business
- 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
12.03.2021 // AURELIUS Equity Opportunities announces very good preliminary numbers for financial year 2020 – EBITDA of the combined Group rises to EUR 431.1 million
- 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
12.03.2021 // AURELIUS acquires HÜPPE GmbH, a leading European producer of bathroom interior
- 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
09.03.2021 // AURELIUS Equity Opportunities retires 1,000,000 treasury shares purchased under buyback programs
- Communication with capital market participants to be intensified
- Further measures to enhance transparency being prepared
22.02.2021 // COVID-19 to Accelerate Non-Core Corporate Divestments of European Assets in 2021
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.
10.02.2021 // AURELIUS subsidiary Conaxess Trade continues its growth path through acquisition of Swedish Movement Group
- 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
05.02.2021 // Further Consolidation and Digitalization of Office Depot Group
* 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+