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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 GROUP

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

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

AURELIUS 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