Selected investments
AHT Cooling Systems GmbH
Taking private
Used to finance the repurchase of the company's shares from the stock exchange. 1/3 of the purchase price was financed with mezzanine capital.
www.aht.at
| Sector: | Metal / mechanical engineering |
| Country: | A |
| Purpose: | Acquisition |
| Date: | Jun. 02 |
| Status: | Repaid |
Taking private
Used to finance the repurchase of the company's shares from the stock exchange. 1/3 of the purchase price was financed with mezzanine capital.
www.aht.at
Alondo "Bio.k." Lebensmittelproduktions GmbH
Investment financing for the production of soya-based foods.
| Sector: | Foodstuffs / beverages and tobacco |
| Country: | A |
| Purpose: | Expansion |
| Date: | Jun. 03 |
| Status: | Repaid |
Investment financing for the production of soya-based foods.
Angerlehner Hoch- und Tiefbaugesellschaft m.b.H.
Mezzanine capital to support the company´s further expansion plans and to meet increased requirements for equity capital for project financing.
www.angerlehner.at
| Sector: | Civil / structural engineering |
| Country: | A |
| Purpose: | Expansion |
| Date: | Apr. 09 |
| Status: | active |
Mezzanine capital to support the company´s further expansion plans and to meet increased requirements for equity capital for project financing.
www.angerlehner.at
ARTIFACTS Handelsgesellschaft m.b.H.
Used to finance a joint venture for establishing and operating retail shops at John F. Kennedy Airport, Terminal IV, New York.
| Sector: | Retail |
| Country: | A |
| Purpose: | Expansion |
| Date: | Mai. 03 |
| Status: | Active |
Used to finance a joint venture for establishing and operating retail shops at John F. Kennedy Airport, Terminal IV, New York.
Biodiesel Technologies GmbH
In a very early stage of the company's history mezzanine capital, because it is similar to equity, made it possible for the company raise further loans to finance its expansion in Europe. The company's sales have in the meantime risen sharply.
www.biodieseltechnologies.com
| Sector: | Metal / mechanical engineering |
| Country: | A |
| Purpose: | Expansion |
| Date: | Dez. 04 |
| Status: | Active |
In a very early stage of the company's history mezzanine capital, because it is similar to equity, made it possible for the company raise further loans to finance its expansion in Europe. The company's sales have in the meantime risen sharply.
www.biodieseltechnologies.com
Cosmetic producer
Used to finance group-wide expansion and the acquisition of a production plant in Germany.
| Sector: | Cosmetic industry |
| Country: | A, D |
| Purpose: | Expansion |
| Date: | Feb. 06 |
| Status: | Repaid |
Used to finance group-wide expansion and the acquisition of a production plant in Germany.
ELMARCO s.r.o.
Used to finance the development of machinery for the production of nanofibres and the development of a sales organisation.
www.elmarco.com
| Sector: | Chemicals / plastics |
| Country: | CZ |
| Purpose: | Expansion |
| Date: | May. 06 |
| Status: | Repaid |
Used to finance the development of machinery for the production of nanofibres and the development of a sales organisation.
www.elmarco.com
Four Telecom Services GmbH & Co KG
Acquisition of a 74% shareholding interest in the telephone cost optimiser Lease Cost Telecom.
www.4ts.at
| Sector: | Telecommunications |
| Country: | A |
| Purpose: | Acquisition |
| Date: | Dez.03 |
| Status: | Repaid |
Acquisition of a 74% shareholding interest in the telephone cost optimiser Lease Cost Telecom.
www.4ts.at
GrundStein Bauträgergesellschaft für Altbausanierung mbH
Meeting equity requirements of senior financing banks for real estate development projects.
www.grundstein.de
| Sector: | Real estate development |
| Country: | D |
| Purpose: | Expansion |
| Date: | Feb. 09 |
| Status: | Activ |
Meeting equity requirements of senior financing banks for real estate development projects.
www.grundstein.de
Hungarian industrial bakery
A private equity fund acquired 4 bakeries in Budapest, creating the largest bakery group in the Budapest region. The financing mix was optimised through the employment of mezzanine capital (leverage effect).
| Sector: | Food / beverages and tobacco |
| Country: | H |
| Purpose: | Acquisition |
| Date: | Dez. 04 |
| Status: | Repaid |
A private equity fund acquired 4 bakeries in Budapest, creating the largest bakery group in the Budapest region. The financing mix was optimised through the employment of mezzanine capital (leverage effect).
IFE-Aufbereitungstechnik GmbH
The "processing technology" operations were spun off from the Knorr-Bremse Group and were acquired by a member of the company’s management.
www.ife-ag.com
| Sector: | Metal / mechanical engineering |
| Country: | A |
| Purpose: | Acquisition |
| Date: | Aug.03 |
| Status: | Repaid |
The "processing technology" operations were spun off from the Knorr-Bremse Group and were acquired by a member of the company’s management.
www.ife-ag.com
Leobersdorfer Maschinenfabrik AG
The financing mix for the acquisition of the company by a private equity fund was optimised through the employment of mezzanine capital at a ratio of 1:1 (leverage effect).
www.lmf.at
| Sector: | Metal / mechanical engineering |
| Country: | A |
| Purpose: | Acquisition |
| Date: | August 2004 |
| Status: | Repaid |
The financing mix for the acquisition of the company by a private equity fund was optimised through the employment of mezzanine capital at a ratio of 1:1 (leverage effect).
www.lmf.at
Ovotherm International Handels GmbH
Used to finance the market expansion of one of the leading suppliers of plastic egg packs.
www.ovotherm.com
| Sector: | Packaging industry |
| Country: | A |
| Purpose: | Expansion |
| Date: | Dez. 02 |
| Status: | Active |
Used to finance the market expansion of one of the leading suppliers of plastic egg packs.
www.ovotherm.com
Plastics producer
Taking private – used to finance the repurchase of widely held shares listed on the stock exchange.
| Sector: | Chemicals / plastics |
| Country: | CZ |
| Purpose: | Acquisition |
| Date: | Jul. 05 |
| Status: | Repaid |
Taking private – used to finance the repurchase of widely held shares listed on the stock exchange.
Producer of organic food
Used to finance the development of an integrated purchase system and to optimise the terms and conditions.
| Sector: | Food / beverages and tobacoo |
| Country: | A |
| Purpose: | Expansion |
| Date: | Apr. 07 |
| Status: | Active |
Used to finance the development of an integrated purchase system and to optimise the terms and conditions.
Publisher of a TV guide
Used to finance a management buy-in.
| Sector: | Media |
| Country: | D |
| Purpose: | Acquisition |
| Date: | Dez. 05 |
| Status: | Active |
Used to finance a management buy-in.
Roses Fashion Outlet GmbH
Mezzanine capital to meet increased equity requirements of senior financing banks and to finish the first construction phase of the factory outlet center in Croatia (Zagreb)
www.roses-fashion-outlet.com
| Sector: | Retail/FOC |
| Country: | A |
| Purpose: | Project |
| Date: | Sept 09 |
| Status: | Active |
Mezzanine capital to meet increased equity requirements of senior financing banks and to finish the first construction phase of the factory outlet center in Croatia (Zagreb)
www.roses-fashion-outlet.com
Schiebel Elektronische Geräte GmbH
Used to finance the “Camcopter” development project and a new production site.
www.schiebel.net
| Sector: | Electrical / electronics industry |
| Country: | A |
| Purpose: | Expansion |
| Date: | Nov. 04 |
| Status: | Active |
Used to finance the “Camcopter” development project and a new production site.
www.schiebel.net
SGS Industrial Services GmbH
Financing further business expansion of the internationally operating specialist for installations of industrial plants.
www.sgs-industrial.com
| Sector: | Installation of industrial plants |
| Country: | A |
| Purpose: | Expansion |
| Date: | Nov. 08 |
| Status: | Active |
Financing further business expansion of the internationally operating specialist for installations of industrial plants.
www.sgs-industrial.com
VST Verbundschalungstechnik s.r.o.
Used for investment financing to double capacity at the Slovakian production site.
www.vst-austria.at
| Sector: | Civil / structural engineering |
| Country: | A |
| Purpose: | Expansion |
| Date: | Dez. 05 |
| Status: | Active |
Used for investment financing to double capacity at the Slovakian production site.
www.vst-austria.at
Welger Maschinenfabrik GmbH
Optimisation of the financing structure: recapitalisation through the company's acquisition by a private fund and through mezzanine capital. Expansion capital was raised through the rescheduling of debt and a deliberate decision was taken not to approach a bank for this purpose.
www.welger.com
| Sector: | Metal / mechanical engineering |
| Country: | D |
| Purpose: | Acquisition |
| Date: | May 2006 |
| Status: | Repaid |
Optimisation of the financing structure: recapitalisation through the company's acquisition by a private fund and through mezzanine capital. Expansion capital was raised through the rescheduling of debt and a deliberate decision was taken not to approach a bank for this purpose.
www.welger.com
Wood-working company
Used to finance the expansion of its plant in Russia (expansion of drying facilities).
| Sector: | Wood-working industry |
| Country: | A |
| Purpose: | Expansion |
| Date: | Aug. 05 |
| Status: | Active |
Used to finance the expansion of its plant in Russia (expansion of drying facilities).
YXLON Group Holding GmbH
Spin-off of the non-destructive testing division from the Yxlon group. The company was acquired by a private equity fund; optimisation of the financing structure through the employment of mezzanine capital at a ratio of 1:1 (leverage effect).
www.yxlon.com
| Sector: | Electrical / electronics industry |
| Country: | D |
| Purpose: | Acquisition |
| Date: | Dez. 04 |
| Status: | Repaid |
Spin-off of the non-destructive testing division from the Yxlon group. The company was acquired by a private equity fund; optimisation of the financing structure through the employment of mezzanine capital at a ratio of 1:1 (leverage effect).
www.yxlon.com
Zach Parkett GmbH
Used to finance the acquisition of the Adolf Vlay plastics plant.
www.zach-parkett.com
| Sector: | Wood-working industry |
| Country: | A |
| Purpose: | Acquisition |
| Date: | Feb. 07 |
| Status: | Active |
Used to finance the acquisition of the Adolf Vlay plastics plant.
www.zach-parkett.com
Zach Parkett GmbH
Used for financing purposes with a view to optimising the terms and conditions of purchase through a cash discount.
www.zach-parkett.com
| Sector: | Wood-working industry |
| Country: | A |
| Purpose: | Expansion |
| Date: | Dez. 04 |
| Status: | Active |
Used for financing purposes with a view to optimising the terms and conditions of purchase through a cash discount.
www.zach-parkett.com
ZIMA Holding AG
Mezzanine capital for procuring the equity share in the individual real estate projects.
www.zima.at
| Sector: | Real estate development |
| Country: | A |
| Purpose: | Expansion |
| Date: | Dez. 03 |
| Status: | Repaid |
Mezzanine capital for procuring the equity share in the individual real estate projects.
www.zima.at
