Apera Asset Management (“Apera”), a pan-European private debt investor in the mid-market space, proudly announces the arrangement of debt facilities to support the acquisition of TonerPartner (“TonerPartner” or the “Group”) by funds advised by Gilde Buy Out Partners (“Gilde”).
Apera together with Credit Suisse (Switzerland) LTD. (“Credit Suisse”) provided the financing, comprising a Unitranche loan in combination with a Super Senior RCF Facility. The financing has been tailored to support TonerPartner’s further growth plans as well as potential acquisitions.
TonerPartner is among Europe’s leading online retailers specialised in the marketing of toner and ink cartridges for a wide range of printers in 16 European countries. The Group offers one of the broadest portfolios of original branded products, high-quality white label and own branded compatible alternatives as well as environmentally friendly recycled products.
Andreas Klab, Partner at Gilde, said: “We are very pleased with the financing solution provided by Apera’s and Credit Suisse’s experienced investment teams, which was arranged in a very short time frame. The customized financing structure addresses the core elements of our investment strategy and provides room for future growth.”
Klaus Petersen, Partner at Apera Asset Management, said: “We very much enjoyed working with Gilde on this first joint transaction and we are eager to support Gilde and TonerPartner’s management team in achieving its organic and acquisitive growth plans.”
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