London, 30 April 2018. Apera, a pan-European mid-market private debt investor, today announces that it has agreed to provide debt facilities to support Ostertag Group’s (“Ostertag”) acquisition of DeTeWe from telecommunications provider Mitel, for an undisclosed amount.
Following on from the acquisition of DeTeWe, Ostertag will become one of the leading ICT systems integrators in Germany, offering integrated communication solutions and managed services for mid to large businesses from its 18 offices across Germany. The Ostertag Group, headquartered in Walddorfhäslach, was established in 1995 while DeTeWe was founded in Berlin in 1887.
The debt financing package provided by Apera comprises of a Unitranche facility, which has been tailored to address the operational and strategic needs of the enlarged Ostertag Group. The transaction is backed by the management team of Ostertag and VR Equitypartner.
Thomas Nebe, CFO at Ostertag Group, said: “We are very pleased to be working with Apera’s experienced investment team who has provided us with a flexible financing solution in a very short time frame. This partnership will enable us to successfully complete the acquisition and to pursue our long-term strategy for the company.”
Christian Futterlieb, Managing Director at VR Equitypartner, said: “We are very pleased to have the support of Apera in our investment in Ostertag. The strong deal and industry experience of Apera’s investment team allowed us to achieve a bespoke financing solution for the expansion of Ostertag in a short time frame. We deeply value Aperas’ support as a financing partner as we look ahead towards Ostertag’s exciting future.”
Klaus Petersen, Founding Partner at Apera, said: “Having opened our Munich office earlier this year, we are very pleased to complete our first German transaction, supporting Ostertag’s management team and VR Equitypartner. The Ostertag Group is an established, high-quality provider of ICT services with an exceptional management team. With the acquisition of DeTeWe, Ostertag will become one of the leading businesses in the German ICT market. We look forward to supporting the Group in its further development.”
About Apera
Apera is a pan-European mid-market private debt investor operating in the DACH region, the UK, the Nordic region, France and Benelux. The firm develops long-term partnerships with private equity investors, SME borrowers, and advisors by providing tailored financial solutions that meet both the operational needs and growth objectives of clients, whilst producing attractive returns. Apera is focused on bringing a new standard of transparency to the private debt market.
About VR Equitypartner
VR Equitypartner is one of the leading private equity financiers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The company supports medium-sized family companies on a target-driven basis, underpinned by decades of experience in solving complex strategic financing issues. Typical reasons for investing in a company include growth, corporate succession or a change of shareholders. VR Equitypartner offers not only majority and minority investments, but also mezzanine financing facilities. As a subsidiary of DZ BANK, Germany's leading co-operative bank, VR Equitypartner consistently prioritises the sustainability of corporate development ahead of a short-term exit philosophy. VR Equitypartner's portfolio currently comprises around 100 investments with an investment volume of EUR 500 million.
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