Grünwald, 3 February 2020

• Producer of converters and aftermarket components for the wind industry as well as medium and high voltage protection relays for industrial applications
• AURELIUS expertise in complex carve-outs once again pays off

Insider Information according to Article 17 MAR

• Successful transformation of Deutsche Post residential facilities into a dynamic 3- and 4-star hotel chain
• Strong growth primarily thanks to a successful buy-and-build strategy, further expansion with 7 additional openings through 2023

• Measures introduced to permanently reduce CO2 emissions
• CO2 offsetting of the air travel of all holding company employees in the 2019 financial year

• 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.