UNILUX (AURELIUS portfolio) Acquires HBI Holz-Bau-Industrie

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.

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.

AURELIUS Acquires dental bauer and Parts of Pluradent to Create European Dental Distribution Platform

July 12, 2022

Healthcare Services

AURELIUS, via its co-investment structure (AURELIUS European Opportunities IV Fund and AURELIUS Equity Opportunities), acquired family-run dental bauer and significant parts of Pluradent to form an integrated dental distribution platform serving the DACH region and adjacent markets. The Linneweh family (dental bauer) will remain invested and on the management team; the combined business is expected to generate more than EUR 300 million in revenues as AURELIUS pursues further buy-and-build expansion.

Karl Bachl (BACHL) Acquires Hammerl GmbH from AURELIUS Equity Opportunities

August 2, 2022

Building Products

Karl Bachl GmbH & Co KG (BACHL) has acquired Hammerl GmbH, a German manufacturer of blown films and dimpled mats, from AURELIUS Equity Opportunities. The deal transfers Hammerl's production capabilities — including an in-house recycling plant and a full range of construction films — to BACHL to strengthen its product offering across Europe; financial terms were not disclosed.

AURELIUS Growth Investments Acquires BVN Group, Regional Catering Provider

July 13, 2023

Food & Beverage

AURELIUS Wachstumskapital (AURELIUS Growth Investments) has acquired the BVN group, a Norderstedt-based provider of meals for senior citizens and school catering that comprises four operating companies and more than 400 employees. The acquisition is positioned as a buy-and-build platform to drive regional growth in institutional catering; shareholders Kirsten and Stefan Brauer will exit as part of a succession solution while management (Keyan and Ramin Forouhideh) remain involved.

BPG Group (AURELIUS) Acquires GSB Gerüstbau Bobenheim-Roxheim

March 31, 2021

Construction

BPG Building Partners Group GmbH, a subsidiary of AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA, acquired the business operations of GSB Gerüstbau Bobenheim-Roxheim GmbH. The scaffolding and scaffolding rental company (c. EUR 8 million sales, ~50 employees) will be integrated as an independent subsidiary to expand BPG Group's market coverage in the Rhein-Neckar and Rhein-Main regions as part of AURELIUS's add-on growth strategy.