Munich, November 12, 2020 – AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA (ISIN DE000A0JK2A8) published its numbers for the first nine months of 2020 today. At EUR 2,405.2 million, the total consolidated revenues generated in the first nine months of 2020 were slightly less than the corresponding figure for the comparable period of 2019 (EUR 2,720.4 million), as expected, due to company sales in the second half of 2019. Annualized consolidated revenues from continued operations amounted to EUR 3,193.3 million (Q1-Q3 2019: EUR 2,874.6 million).

Operating EBITDA of EUR 100.2 million attests sustainable management of the COVID-19 crisis by the Group companies

The EBITDA of the combined Group rose to EUR 301.5 million in the first nine months of 2020 (Q1-Q3 2019: EUR 187.4 million). Restructuring and non-recurring expenses for the restructuring of portfolio companies amounted to EUR 59.7 million (Q1-Q3 2019: EUR 61.0 million). Gains on bargain purchases of the four portfolio companies acquired in the nine-month period amounted to EUR 180.5 million (Q1-Q3 2019: EUR 15.4 million). Gains on exits reached EUR 80.5 million (Q1-Q3 2019: EUR 98.4 million). This figure mainly includes the proceeds on the sale of GHOTEL Group completed in late February 2020.

The operating EBITDA of the combined Group in the amount of EUR 100.2 million (Q1-Q3 2019: EUR 134.6 million) proves that the AURELIUS portfolio is strongly positioned and that the Group companies have done a good job of navigating the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic so far, thanks in no small part to the dedicated efforts of the AURELIUS functional specialists.

The net asset value of the AURELIUS portfolio amounted to EUR 950.7 million, one percent less than at the end of the preceding quarter.

Outlook: Effects of the new lockdowns in the COVID-19 pandemic cannot yet be estimated; well-filled pipeline of acquisition opportunities

The COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences continue to dampen global economic growth. Many companies are still struggling. Due to the renewed restrictions imposed in many European countries, which are having a profound impact on the real economy and the manufacturing sector, the outlook for the AURELIUS Group companies is subject to considerable uncertainty. Therefore, the further outlook will depend in large part on the pace of economic recovery in the markets in which the Group’s companies operate.

On the other hand, the companies‘ efforts to adapt to the new situation – also in the current crisis – often lead to spin-offs of unprofitable or peripheral divisions. “AURELIUS has successfully managed the restructuring of companies in exceptional situations for many years. I am therefore highly confident that we will not only successfully master the COVID-19 crisis with the backing of our operational experience accumulated over many years and our financial stability, but also emerge stronger from the crisis as a result of attractive new acquisitions,” said Executive Board member Matthias Täubl.

Key figures

¹ The prior-year consolidated statement of comprehensive income has been adjusted for comparison purposes in accordance with IFRS 5.
² From continued operations.
³ Including non-controlling interests.

Net asset value of the AURELIUS portfolio (in EUR millions)