AURELIUS Acquires Footasylum from JD Sports

AURELIUS Acquires The Body Shop from Natura &Co

November 14, 2023

Consumer Products

AURELIUS has agreed to acquire The Body Shop International Limited from Natura &Co for a purchase price valuing the business at £207 million (including a £90m earn-out). The acquisition, expected to close in December 2023, will see AURELIUS work with The Body Shop management to drive operational improvements and re-energise the global beauty and personal care brand.

AURELIUS Acquires McKesson UK (owner of LloydsPharmacy, AAH Pharmaceuticals)

November 1, 2021

Healthcare Services

AURELIUS has completed the acquisition of McKesson UK, a corporate carve‑out from McKesson Corporation that includes LloydsPharmacy, AAH Pharmaceuticals and John Bell & Croyden. The transaction is led by AURELIUS’ co‑investment structure (AURELIUS European Opportunities Fund IV 70% / AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA 30%) and positions the firm to grow McKesson UK’s retail, digital, homecare and wholesale businesses.

AURELIUS Acquires McKesson UK (including LloydsPharmacy and AAH Pharmaceuticals)

November 11, 2021

Healthcare Services

AURELIUS (AURELIUS Equity Opportunities / Aurelius Group) agreed to acquire McKesson’s UK businesses in November 2021, a transaction that included LloydsPharmacy and AAH Pharmaceuticals and was reported at roughly £477 million. The deal, a carve‑out from McKesson Corporation, was described by AURELIUS as the largest transaction in the company’s history and expands its healthcare services footprint in the United Kingdom.

AURELIUS Equity Opportunities Acquires Unilux from Dovista

November 17, 2021

Building Products

AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA completed a carve-out acquisition of German window and door manufacturer Unilux from Dovista A/S, effective November 17, 2021. Unilux, headquartered in Salmtal, Germany, reported revenues of more than EUR 40 million in 2020 with over 300 employees; AURELIUS intends to streamline operations and pursue growth in wood/wood‑aluminium and PVC product segments.

American Exchange Group Acquires Luxury Footwear Brand Aerosoles

January 19, 2022

Consumer Products

American Exchange Group has finalized an agreement to acquire the assets of luxury comfort footwear brand Aerosoles. The buyer plans to operate Aerosoles as a separate division, expand its distribution channels, introduce the brand into new categories, and leverage existing retail relationships (Nordstrom, Macy's, DSW, Zappos, Belk and aerosoles.com) to drive growth.

AURELIUS Acquires HÜPPE GmbH from Masco Corporation

March 12, 2021

Building Products

AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA has completed the acquisition of HÜPPE GmbH from Masco Corporation. HÜPPE is a leading European manufacturer of shower enclosures, trays, wall panels and bathroom accessories (c. EUR 70m revenue in 2020, ~470 employees); AURELIUS plans to support a carve-out, implement operational efficiencies and pursue organic growth and future add-on acquisitions.