02.03.2016
AURELIUS SE & Co. KGaA DE000A0JK2A8
DGAP-News: AURELIUS sells c. 21.88 percent of Berentzen Group AG
DGAP-News: AURELIUS SE & Co. KGaA / Key word(s): Disposal
AURELIUS sells c. 21.88 percent of Berentzen Group AG
02.03.2016 / 08:55
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
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AURELIUS sells c. 21.88 percent of Berentzen Group AG
Munich, 2 March 2016 - The AURELIUS Group (ISIN DE000A0JK2A8) has
successfully placed 2,100,000 shares in Berentzen Group AG (ISIN
DE0005201602) in a private placement to institutional investors. After the
transaction, AURELIUS still holds c. 29.17 percent of Berentzen.
The Berentzen Group is a subsidiary of AURELIUS since 2008 and since that
time has transformed from a restructuring case to a profitable and broadly
diversified producer of beverages. This success is the result of the
consistent implementation of the classic AURELIUS strategy. "We reorganised
the Berentzen Group efficiently and with the right investments we returned
it to a path to growth", says Gert Purkert. Mr. Purkert is a member of the
Executive Board of AURELIUS and was responsible for the realignment of
Berentzen. He is also the Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Berentzen.
"AURELIUS has succeeded in rejuvenating a major German brand. After
realignment, Berentzen is on a profitable growth trajectory and is now in
an excellent competitive position on the future markets for the beverage
industry."
After taking over the family-run business, AURELIUS focused spirits
production at the Minden location. This was one of the factors that lowered
costs on a long-term basis by reducing complexity and optimising the
product range. With extensive investments in the trend market for healthy,
alcohol-free lifestyle products, the Berentzen Group was put on a course
for growth. Today this blossoming business is based on two profitable
pillars. In addition to the international growth of the Berentzen brand in
the traditional business field of spirits, it is mainly new types of
products from the non-alcoholic range that are driving sales and income.
"Having taken over Citrocasa, a provider of freshly squeezed orange juice
at the point of sale, Berentzen is now the trendsetter in German-speaking
countries for healthy and ecologically sustainable beverages", explains
Gert Purkert.
Berenberg accompanied the transaction as the sole bookrunner.
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into the United States of America (including its territories and
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Columbia) and must not be distributed to U.S. persons (as defined in
Regulation S of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("Securities
Act")) or publications with a general circulation in the United States of
America. This press release is not an offer for sale of any securities.
Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent
registration or an exemption from registration under the U.S. Securities
Act of 1933, as amended. The Seller has not registered and does not intend
to register any portion of any offering in the United States or to conduct
a public offering of any securities in the United States.
In the United Kingdom, this press release is only being distributed to and
is only directed at persons who (i) are investment professionals falling
within Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000
(Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (as amended) (the "Order") or (ii) are
persons falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the Order (high net worth
companies, unincorporated associations, etc.) (all such persons together
being referred to as "Relevant Persons"). This press release is directed
only at Relevant Persons and must not be acted on or relied on by persons
who are not Relevant Persons. Any investment or investment activity to
which this document relates is available only to Relevant Persons and will
be engaged in only with Relevant Persons.
In member states of the European Economic Area ("EEA") which have
implemented the Prospectus Directive (each, a "Relevant Member State"),
this press release and any offer if made subsequently is directed
exclusively at persons who are "qualified investors" within the meaning of
the Prospectus Directive ("Qualified Investors"). For these purposes, the
expression "Prospectus Directive" means Directive 2003/71/EC (and
amendments thereto, including the 2010 PD Amending Directive, to the extent
implemented in a Relevant Member State), and includes any relevant
implementing measure in the Relevant Member State and the expression "2010
PD Amending Directive" means Directive 2010/73/EU.
No action has been taken that would permit an offering of the securities or
possession or distribution of this press release in any jurisdiction where
action for that purpose is required. Persons into whose possession this
press release comes are required to inform themselves about and to observe
any such restrictions.
In connection with any offering of the shares, the bookrunner and any of
its respective affiliates acting as an investor for its own account may
take up as a proprietary position any shares and in that capacity may
retain, purchase or sell for its own account such shares. In addition the
bookrunner or its affiliates may enter into financing arrangements and
swaps with investors in connection with which the bookrunner (or its
affiliates) may from time to time acquire, hold or dispose of shares. The
bookrunner does not intend to disclose the extent of any such investment or
transactions otherwise than in accordance with any legal or regulatory
obligation to do so. The bookrunner is acting on behalf of AURELIUS and no
one else in connection with any offering of the shares and will not be
responsible to any other person for providing the protections afforded to
its clients nor for providing advice in relation to any offering of the
Shares.
ABOUT AURELIUS
AURELIUS is one of the leading European investment groups. From its offices
in Munich, London, Stockholm and Madrid, AURELIUS acquires participations
with development potential. Once under the AURELIUS umbrella, the
acquisitions are given a long-term strategic orientation in order for them
to fully develop their potential.
Currently, the AURELIUS Group consists of 25 subsidiaries with locations in
Europe, Asia, and the U.S.A. These include numerous traditional consumer
brands, services businesses and a number of industrial enterprises.
Companies are acquired based on strict investment criteria without focusing
on any particular industry. Shares of AURELIUS SE & Co. KGaA are listed in
the m:access segment of the Munich Stock Exchange and are traded on all
German stock markets under ISIN DE000A0JK2A8.
To find out more, visit www.aureliusinvest.com
CONTACT
Anke Banaschewski
Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
Phone +49 (89) 544799 - 0
Fax +49 (89) 544799 - 55
[email protected]
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