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13.05.2015  // AURELIUS reports good start in the first quarter of 2015

  • Consolidated revenues up 11 percent to EUR 433.9 million (Q1 2014: EUR 390.5 million)
  • Operating EBITDA raised to EUR 26.7 million (Q1 2014: EUR 25.5 million) despite several successful company disposals
  • Three acquisitions already completed in 2015 – further busy deal activity planned
  • International strategy: conversion into SE & Co. KGaA planned

08.05.2015  // AURELIUS AG: Upcoming annual general meeting to shape future of the corporate group

  • Conversion to legal form of SE & Co. KGaA planned
  • Authorized capital increase to be boosted to up to EUR 15.84 million with facility to exclude subscription rights limited to no more than 20 percent of capital stock
  • Withdrawal of shares bought back

03.05.2015  // AURELIUS successfully closes the acquisition of the Tavex Group’s European operations

  • Leading producer of denim fabrics for jeans production with headquarter in Spain and production facility in Morocco
  • Focus on expanding the market presence and growing the customer base in Central and Northern Europe
  • Ongoing optimization of production and supply chain processes will continue
  • AURELIUS’s transaction pipeline remains well filled

27.04.2015  // AURELIUS subsidiary GHOTEL hotel & living to open new establishment

  • Essen gains a GHOTEL
  • AURELIUS finances growth policy
  • New property is perfect fit with GHOTEL strategy

24.04.2015  // AURELIUS wins Germany, Austria and Switzerland Deal of the Year at Private Equity Awards

  • Award is for connectis and SOFTIX deal in small and mid-cap category

21.04.2015  // AURELIUS acquires Dutch, Belgian and UK Solid Board and Graphic Board activities from Smurfit Kappa

26.03.2015  // AURELIUS publishes its 2014 Annual Report – Revenue and earnings at record level

  • Total consolidated revenue reached EUR 1,595.8 million in 2014 (+5%)
  • EBITDA of the combined group at EUR 209.4 million (+136%)
  • Financial year 2014 characterized by successful purchase and sales transactions
  • Recommended dividend increase to EUR 2.00 per share (2013: EUR 1.05)
  • Net Asset Value rises to EUR 1,150.6 million

02.03.2015  // AURELIUS reports preliminary numbers for 2014 and plans to raise its dividend to EUR 2.00 per share

  • Consolidated revenues reach EUR 1,595.8 million in 2014 (+5%).
  • Consolidated EBITDA climbs to a record EUR 207.8 million (+135%)
  • Cash holdings reach a record level of EUR 328.4 million (2013: EUR 223.9 million).
  • Management to propose a dividend of EUR 2.00 per share (2013: EUR 1.05).

19.02.2015  // AURELIUS agrees to acquire EMEA Crafts business from Coats plc

05.02.2015  // AURELIUS buys European activities of Tavex Group

  • Profitable revenues of EUR 45 million with denim material for jeans production
  • Head office and logistics in Spain; production in Morocco
  • Modern infrastructure and significant growth potential

12.12.2014  // AURELIUS acquires ECO Plastics

09.12.2014  // AURELIUS and Studienkreis give away education

  • Extra tuition for SchlaU students
  • Private lessons key for future educational achievement
  • Individual support for better prospects

13.11.2014  // AURELIUS enjoys strong growth in the 3rd quarter; earnings forecast for 2014 raised again

  • Consolidated EBITDA reaches record total of EUR 208.5 million (up 210.7%)
  • Executive Board raises forecast for 2014 as a whole to over EUR 240 million (previously at least EUR 220 million)
  • Cash and cash equivalents rise to EUR 368.2 million (up EUR 144.3 million)
  • NAV increases to EUR 1,104.7 million

13.10.2014  // AURELIUS opens new office in Madrid

  • Another step in the international expansion

01.10.2014  // AURELIUS completes acquisition of IDS Getronics

  • T-Systems IDS Individual Desktop Solutions renamed IDS Getronics
  • Move takes AURELIUS’ IT activity to new level
  • Fifth acquisition in 2014 completed – pipeline remains well filled

26.08.2014  // AURELIUS AG launches share buy-back

18.08.2014  // AURELIUS Mittelstandskapital acquires Berlin-based scaffold builder B + P

  • First transaction for AURELIUS Mittelstandskapital
  • Successful company joins with financially strong partner for further expansion

14.08.2014  // AURELIUS reports record results in the first half of 2014

  • Revenues increase to EUR 804 million despite disposals
  • Consolidated EBITDA rises 128 percent to EUR 111.5 million
  • Consolidated net profit totals EUR 57.9 million
  • Executive Board raises profit forecast for 2014: EBITDA of at least EUR 220 million (previously at least EUR 200 million)
  • Further intensive transaction activity expected in the second half of 2014

12.08.2014  // AURELIUS AG sets up new subsidiary to invest in German Mittelstand companies

  • AURELIUS Mittelstandskapital to focus on profitable German SMEs
  • Companies profit from the AURELIUS Group’s strong capital base
  • Long-term investment horizon and operational support

05.08.2014  // AURELIUS sells Swiss subsidiary connectis to SPIE Group

  • Strategic investor SPIE to continue path of successful growth
  • Purchase price (enterprise value) of CHF 48.0 million (approx. EUR 40 million)
  • Fourth successful exit by AURELIUS in 2014
  • Executive Board is planning a stock buyback