AURELIUS Equity Opportunities

Footasylum is a lifestyle fashion retailer based in Rochdale, United Kingdom, specializing in the retail and wholesale of footwear, apparel, and accessories. The company offers a diverse selection of fashion streetwear and sportswear for men, women, and children, featuring approximately 300 brands, including Nike, Adidas, and Gym King. In addition to these partnerships, Footasylum owns several brands such as Kings Will Dream and Condemned Nation. The retailer operates around 65 stores across various locations, including streets, malls, and retail parks, and also maintains a robust online platform to reach customers. Founded in 2005, Footasylum has established itself as a prominent player in the UK's fashion retail sector and functions as a subsidiary of JD Sports Fashion.

Dental Bauer,as a specialist dealer for dental products with coordinated services, they not only advise our customers on the selection of products from well-known manufacturers, but also guarantee in-depth knowledge of all questions relating to dental needs.

McKesson Corporation is a healthcare company offering wholesale medical supplies and equipment. The official account of leading healthcare provider McKesson UK. @celesiouk is no longer monitored.

Unilux is a manufacturer of windows and doors, specializing in a variety of materials including wood-aluminum, wood, plastic, and aluminum. The company's product line encompasses windows and doors designed for office complexes, buildings, and facades, featuring glass surfaces with aluminum-clad wood products. Unilux distributes its offerings through a dealer network primarily in the United States and Germany, effectively serving a diverse clientele in the construction and architectural sectors.

Platform for Automotive repair, Vehicle restoration service and Automotive storage facility.

Airtricity Utility Solutions is one of the largest contracting businesses in Ireland, offering a broad scope of innovative electrical contracting solutions to private and public sector clients across residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Our specialist range of services includes high, medium, and low voltage (HV/MV/LV), street lighting, electric vehicle (EV) charging installations as well as cutting-edge smart city technology. We are trusted by our customers to deliver everything from straightforward to highly complex electrical infrastructure projects through a combination of innovation, collaboration, and expertise. It’s our industry experience that separates us from the competition. Our service delivery has earned us a strong track record for safety, quality, and reliability across both Ireland and the UK.

SSE Contracting is one of the UK and Ireland's largest and most progressive mechanical and electrical contracting businesses.

Werbezeichen offers a holistic advertising media platform for companies with between 25 and 10,000 employees. The cloud software enables centralization of the global advertising material purchase, flexible and individual storage and logistics solutions, and promotes the cross-team and international development of a company-wide product ecosystem.

Pullman Fleet Services is an independent provider of commercial fleet management and maintenance with a focus on heavy goods vehicles.

Armstrong World Industries designs and manufactures commercial and residential ceiling, wall, and suspension system solutions. The company manufactures metal, wool, mineral fiber, and fiberglass ceiling systems, including tiles, planks, and drop panels.

YouBuild NV distributes tiles, sanitary ware and plumbing, dry mortar, bulk plaster, and ready-mix concrete. YouBuild NV operates as a subsidiary of Grafton Group.

BT Fleet Solutions is a commercial fleet management business.

Hellanor imports and distributes a number of reputable and strong brands within automotive parts and accessories. They also have a separate industry department that targets automobile, bus, trailer and boat manufacturers as well as the fire protection industry.

VAG GmbH, based in Mannheim, Germany, is a manufacturer and supplier of valves primarily for water treatment and distribution, wastewater management, dams, power stations, and the energy sector. The company, which was founded in 1872 and was previously known as VAG-Armaturen GmbH, has established itself as a key player in providing essential components for various infrastructure and industrial applications.

GHOTEL GmbH operates a chain of hotels in Germany. Its hotels offer hotel rooms; restaurants and bars; apartments; and conference rooms for conferences, seminars, and meetings.

Ideal World is a prominent digital retailer that specializes in a multi-channel home shopping platform. The company provides a diverse array of lifestyle products, including items for the kitchen and garden, technology-oriented merchandise, and do-it-yourself craft supplies. By utilizing various interactive sales channels such as television shopping, websites, and live events, Ideal World aims to deliver an engaging shopping experience while ensuring customers have access to a wide range of products at competitive prices.

Roundliner produces environmentally friendly packaging solutions focused on the segments of food, pharma, chemicals and cosmetics.

Better Taste GmbH is a catering company based in Bönnigheim, Germany, established in 2015. It specializes in providing catering services for various events, including recurring events like sports competitions, trade fairs, and educational institutions such as schools, daycare centers, and kindergartens. The company operates canteen kitchens and also manages a hotel and restaurant in Bönnigheim. In addition to meal services, Better Taste offers rental options for catering equipment, ensuring comprehensive support for event management. Its focus on delivering healthy and nutritious meals distinguishes it in the catering industry.

Bertram is a book wholesaler to independent, online and multiple retailers. Now in our 50th year, Bertrams was founded in a chicken shed in 1968 by the late Elsie Bertram, MBE and her son Kip. From these humble beginnings, Bertrams grew to become the UK’s leading book supplier to retailers large and small, in the UK and overseas. We now offer a single source of supply from over 5,000 publishers from our 185,000sq foot warehouse. We supply a broad range of customers worldwide with next day delivery on over 200,000 in stock titles. Bertrams strive to make bookselling easy, and our customers benefit from competitive pricing on over 10 million titles, and great customer service offered by both personal account managers and our experienced customer service team. We also offer a range of marketing support to our customers, and regular promotional offers on thousands of relevant titles. Our marketing and buying teams work closely with publishers to select titles for promotions and often work with a panel of independent booksellers to select titles for key publications. Bertline is our market leading stock control system, used by more customers in the UK than all other systems combined. Aurelius Investments, a pan European asset manager, acquired the business in February 2018, from Connect Group who had been the owners since 2009. Aurelius see significant potential for the group, now rebranded Bertram Group. In the coming months, Aurelius will work with the senior leadership team to implement its planned strategy to drive efficiencies and accelerate growth across its full brand range, strengthening its operations, and focusing on expanding the business' international footprint, service offering, marketing capabilities and e-commerce platform.

Granovit SA engages in producing and selling animals feed. The company produces food for poultry, swine, beef, and dairy cattle. In addition, it also produces specialty feed for pets, horses, and zoo animals as well as medicated feed.

Bolero GmbH is a restaurant and bar chain operator based in Germany, specializing in Mexican and Mediterranean cuisine, as well as cocktails. The company offers a diverse menu that includes authentic American dishes such as spicy fajitas, refined quesadillas, steaks, burgers, food bowls, and salads. By providing high-quality and exotic food options across its multiple venues, Bolero GmbH aims to deliver a unique dining experience to its customers.

Cargill's Switzerland business produces premix as well as complete feed for major species such as poultry, swine and cattle. The product offering in Switzerland includes specialty feed for pets, horses, zoo animals and medicated feed. Cargill's Switzerland business employs about 250 people, who will be transitioned under existing contracts, and operates three well-equipped, state-of-the-art animal feed production sites across the country, among them a new facility constructed in 2016 in Lucens.

Silvan Network is a prominent retailer in the do-it-yourself (DIY) sector, specializing in a diverse range of building materials and tools for both private consumers and professional craftsmen. The company operates 42 physical stores and an online shop in Denmark, establishing itself as one of the largest DIY retail chains in the Nordic region. Silvan provides an extensive selection of products designed for home fitting, repairs, and maintenance, ensuring that clients have access to effective materials for their home improvement projects.

HanseYachts AG is a prominent manufacturer of sailing and motor yachts, headquartered in Greifswald, Germany. Established in 1990, the company produces a diverse range of vessels, including sailing yachts under the Hanse, Dehler, Moody, Privilege, and Varianta brands, as well as motorboats under the Sealine and Fjord brands. HanseYachts focuses on delivering high-quality, seagoing yachts characterized by impressive sailing dynamics and innovative interior designs. The company markets its products through a network of franchised dealers and its own distribution channels, catering to customers in Germany, the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, and other international markets. The Sailing Yachts segment is the primary revenue generator for HanseYachts, reflecting its strong position in the global yacht manufacturing industry.

Established in 1997, Wex Photographic has helped over 800,000 photographers and videographers achieve their goals. Wex’s dedication to service, expertise and customer satisfaction is underpinned by competitive prices and the largest range of any UK photo and video retailer, with over 19,000 products. The website is complemented by a specialist Customer Contact team, Showroom and extensive online content. Customers can contact Wex seven days a week by phone, email, live chat, social media or in person. On 26th September 2017, Wex Photographic merged with Calumet Photographic’s UK business to offer a true omni-channel experience across our popular website, nine shops and Norwich-based contact centre. Fixation, the market-leading repair business owned by Wex, will continue to serve its loyal customer base of professional photographers from its Kennington home, as well as working closely with Calumet branches to offer repair services through the combined business.

Office Depot Europe is a multi-channel provider of office supplies, furniture and document services.

AECS Airplane-Equipment Cargo Services is a provider for airplane manufacturers, airline interior decorators and major airlines.

Transform is a Manchester-based company that offers a comprehensive range of surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures. Its services include weight loss solutions, cosmetic surgery such as breast enlargement and reduction, facelifts, and tummy tucks, as well as non-invasive treatments like Botox and liposuction. The company also provides specialized services like hair transplantation and female genital surgery. Transform is committed to delivering advanced medical aesthetics through technologically equipped facilities, catering to the diverse needs of its patients.

Working Links delivers employability consulting and rehabilitation services across three markets: The aim of the employability services is to improve living conditions through employment, training, and personal skills development.

Bowens Lighting is a UK-headquartered brand of professional studio and lighting equipment, and its products are sold in Calumet stores and by other specialist distributors.

Calumet Photographic is a multi-channel retailer of branded and own-label photography equipment and services.

Abelan Board Industrial, S.L. is a privately held company based in Barcelona, Spain, specializing in the manufacture and processing of paper and cardboard products. The company produces a variety of packaging solutions, including boxes and trays for fruits, vegetables, seafood, meat, and dairy, as well as paperboard tubes, mandrels, corner pieces, and graphic boards for items such as book covers and board games. Abelan is known for its innovative and functional designs that cater to specific technical and logistical needs, enabling clients to access customized packaging solutions. The company exports its products internationally and operates paper mills in Villava, Spain, and Viersen, Germany. As of January 31, 2018, Abelan operates as a subsidiary of SOLIDUS SOLUTIONS Holding B.V.

Tavex Europe is a fabric manufacturing company at the forefront of the differentiated denim sector.

Conaxess Trade is a prominent independent distributor in Europe, operating across six countries. The company specializes in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), catering to brands in sectors such as food, near-food, confectionery, fashion and accessories, and beverages. Conaxess Trade provides regional market access for these products and offers a range of tailored services throughout the entire value chain. Its offerings include market intelligence, key account management, trade marketing, category management, as well as purchasing, logistics, warehousing, and point-of-sale services. This comprehensive approach enables Conaxess Trade to effectively support its customers and business partners in navigating the complexities of the FMCG market.

Reuss-Seifert & Hammerl Group represents the combined operations of Syncotec and Hammerl GmbH in their sale to Aurelius SE & Co. KGaA.

Scandinavian Cosmetics is one of the leading companies in sales, marketing and distribution of well-known beauty brands in the Swedish market.

Allied Healthcare International Inc. is a prominent provider of flexible healthcare staffing services in the United Kingdom. The company operates a community-based network of around 120 branches, enabling it to deliver carers, nurses, and specialized medical personnel to approximately 90% of the U.K. population. Allied Healthcare caters to a diverse clientele, including private patients, community care organizations, nursing and care homes, and hospitals. The range of services offered includes domiciliary care, respite care, companionship, enablement, support for learning disabilities, children's and family services, end-of-life care, dementia care, and elderly care. An online inquiry form is available on the company's website to facilitate service requests.

ARBAprocessing Group is a German dairy industry services provider.

Regain Polymers operates a plastic recycling facility that specializes in reprocessing post-use rigid plastics into customizable recycled materials. The company produces a diverse range of highly specified recycled compounds, including options with specific properties such as UV resistance and heat stabilization. By offering these tailored solutions, Regain Polymers enables manufacturers to reduce their environmental impact and achieve sustainability objectives while maintaining high performance standards in their products.

ECO Plastics Ltd is the UK's leading and highest quality reprocessor of recyclable materials. We currently operate Europe’s largest and most technically advanced Mixed Plastic Bottle sorting facility. This plant sorts 140,000t of plastics each year, sourced primarily from Waste contractors and Local Authorities throughout the UK and Ireland, we are also increasing volumes sourced within Western Europe. Having sorted the plastics by colour and polymer ECO Plastics Ltd then washes and extrudes the PET into PurePET78® (Food Grade rPET pellet). PurePET78® is used to replace virgin plastics in the production of new UK food and beverage packaging.

IDS Getronics provides IT Services.

Scholl Footwear offers a high level of comfort and support the natural functions of the foot. The Company’s target consumer group comprises adults who are particularly keen on comfortable shoes that prevent and alleviate discomfort. The company already enjoys a high level of brand awareness and positioning across Europe and many Asian markets. The brand is also popular in Australia. Scholl footwear products, some of which have medical device status, are predominantly distributed through pharmacies and medical supply stores in Europe and can be found in the general shoe trade across Asia.

AKAD University is a provider of higher education specializing in distance learning degree courses. It offers part-time programs designed for both students and companies, allowing individuals to pursue university degrees while accommodating their personal and professional commitments. The university's courses are delivered by a team of qualified professors and lecturers who bring both academic expertise and practical experience to the learning environment. This approach enables students to achieve their educational goals with flexibility and convenience.

Publicitas AG is an international advertising marketing agency. Publicitas delivers its clients’ message through its programmatic platform as well as traditional channels. It works with its clients to achieve results through content-led campaigns that connect with consumers. Publicitas was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Como, Italy.

Briar Chemicals based in Norwich, UK, is an independent contract manufacturer and producer of agrochemicals and fine chemicals.

LD Didactic GmbH specializes in the manufacture of teaching and training systems for science and engineering, catering to secondary schools, vocational colleges, technical colleges, and universities. The company offers a wide range of educational solutions across various scientific fields, including physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering disciplines. Its product lineup includes laboratory equipment, specialized furniture for scientific instruction, and teaching aids designed to enhance practical learning. LD Didactic provides laboratory furniture tailored for vocational training, including workstations, power supply systems, and storage solutions. The company operates from locations in Hürth and Urbach, Germany, as well as Crowborough, United Kingdom, and maintains sales offices in the United States, Peru, and Jordan. LD Didactic GmbH was previously known as LD Technik GmbH and sells its products online to facilitate accessibility for educational institutions.

CalaChem Ltd. is a manufacturer of fine chemicals serving the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical sectors. The company specializes in contract manufacturing and provides comprehensive services that include the treatment of industrial wastewater, production of process steam, and supply of electricity. Additionally, CalaChem operates an effluent treatment facility to manage both hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Beyond chemical manufacturing, the company offers various support services, such as emergency response, printing and reprographics, and facilities management, which encompasses grounds maintenance, HVAC services, and tenant support. Established in 2005 and based in Grangemouth, United Kingdom, CalaChem was formerly known as KemFine UK Limited before rebranding in January 2011.

Wychem Limited is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in pharmaceutical intermediates and fine chemicals. The company focuses on providing aromatic compounds, halogenated products, and custom manufacturing services tailored for small to mid-sized enterprises. Wychem's chemical offerings are utilized across various applications, including pharmaceuticals and electronics, catering to specialized industrial markets. Through its commitment to quality and flexibility, Wychem enables clients to access a diverse range of chemical ingredients for their product development needs.

As of January 22, 2016, sit-up Ltd. went out of business. sit-up Ltd. provides television home shop retailing services in the United Kingdom. It owns and operates bid tv, a fun and interactive shopping channel; price-drop tv, a falling-price shopping channel; and speed auction tv, a television auction channel. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in London, United Kingdom. As of December 9, 2013, sit-up Ltd. is a former subsidiary of TnuiCapital LLP.