26.9.2024Astera Legal advises Raiffeisenlandesbank Oberösterreich Aktiengesellschaft Zweigniederlassung Süddeutschland on the financing of the acquisition of Deutsche Medizinrechenzentrum GmbH by VIA equity. Deutsche Medizinrechenzentrum GmbH ('DMRZ') was founded in 2007 and is an innovative pioneer among the established software companies in the healthcare sector. DMRZ's billing software for healthcare providers has been completely redesigned and continuously developed with the aim of making the billing of prescriptions more efficient. VIA equity is a leading Northern European investment company with offices in Copenhagen and Munich. VIA equity invests in companies in the areas of software, IT services and tech-enabled services based in the Nordic countries and the DACH region. Raiffeisenlandesbank Oberösterreich Aktiengesellschaft Zweigniederlassung Süddeutschland ('RLBOÖ'), a major financier of small & mid-cap LBOs in the DACH region, was advised by Astera Legal for the first time. The RLBOÖ team led by Helmuth Schönauer and Michael Sattler structured the LBO financing. The Astera Legal team consisted of partner Isabell Hitzer and associate Benedikt Ruck. Noerr advised the borrower side with a team consisting of Michael Schumacher, Pinar Turkac-Christmann and Dr. Marius Fischer. Astera Legal is a high-end boutique law firm that advises on all types of national and international complex financing structures.

2.10.2023Astera Legal successfully advised AUCTUS Capital Partners AG on the financing of the acquisition of the asap Logistics Group.

10.9.2024Astera Legal advised ARCHIMED SAS and ZytoMax GmbH on the refinancing and recapitalisation of the ZYTOMICS Group by funds managed and advised by Ares Management Limited. Founded in 2021, ZYTOMICS is a combination of European cancer diagnostics companies. All original founders of these companies shared the same vision: enabling clinical pathologists to provide a precise and timely cancer diagnosis. Unified under ZYTOMICS, the vision of the founders is proudly carried on. ZYTOMICS has established a leading presence in major European markets and is consistently growing the business as well as beyond European borders. Operations are located across sites in Northern Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Southern France. The international distribution network covers more than 90 countries. ARCHIMED is a global investment company focussed on the healthcare sector and currently manages funds in the amount of eight billion euros. They collaborate with scientists, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors to positively influence companies within these industries. The focus is on assisting these companies with international expansion, increasing capacity, broadening their product ranges, and facilitating acquisitions. Ares Management is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across credit, real estate, private equity, and infrastructure asset classes. The Astera Legal team led by Partner Dr. Bernd Egbers included Senior Associate Philipp Hogrefe, Associates Benedikt Ruck and Daniel Kriesmair. Latham & Watkins LLP acted as legal advisor to Ares Management led by Alexandra Hagelüken and included Sybille Münch, Anna-Maria Kuckerz and Johanna Wörle. Astera Legal is a high-end boutique law firm advising on all types of national and international complex financing structures.

13.10.2022Support of the senior lender Permira Credit on the financing of the acquisition of valantic Group by DPE Continuation Fund I. *Deal completed with former law firm.

30.8.2023Astera Legal advised the Senior Lenders (including funds advised by Permira Credit Ltd) on an expansion of the financing structure of the valantic Group.

13.11.2023Astera Legal advised Sparkasse Rhein-Nahe as well as Volksbank eG – Die Gestalterbank, as joint arrangers, on the financing of the acquisition of the Midoco Group by VR Equitypartner GmbH, funds advised by BIP Capital Partners as co-investor and the management.

15.1.2024Astera Legal advised Norddeutsche Landesbank – Girozentrale – (Leveraged Finance Team) on the refinancing of GIATA-Group.

4.12.2024Astera Legal advised Paragon Partners on the refinancing of Primed Group, a leading medical device manufacturer and supplier of sterile surgical equipment in Germany. The financing will be provided by CAPZA (advised by Goodwin Procter) and Oldenburgische Landesbank (advised by Gütt Olk Feldhaus). In November 2023, Paragon Partners has partnered with Primed Group to support its ongoing growth and expansion, reinforcing its leading position in the market. Primed Group, known for its high-quality products and services, serves hospitals and medical institutions in more than 60 countries. With Paragon Partners' financial support, the company aims to accelerate its growth trajectory, invest in its product portfolio, and expand its market presence in both existing and new regions. The partnership with Paragon represents a strategic move for Primed Group to enhance its offerings and build on its strengths as a leader in the medical device sector. The refinancing will enable the company to further optimize its production capabilities and strengthen its infrastructure to meet the growing demand for sterile medical equipment. Background: Paragon Partners is another high-profile client of Astera Legal. Based in Munich, Paragon is one of the leading private equity firms in the German-speaking region, specializing in partnering with upper mid-sized enterprises to accelerate their growth plans and achieve operational excellence. The mandate from Paragon, as well as the firm's numerous successful transactions in the healthcare sector over the last 12 months, underline Astera Legal's strong market position and expertise in advising private equity clients in complex financial arrangements. Advisors Paragon Partners Astera Legal Isabell Hitzer (Partner) Benedikt Ruck (Associate) Daniel Kriesmair (Associate) Claudia Kupka (Transaction Analyst) Additional Advisors Goodwin Procter Winfried Carli (Partner) Andreas Breu (Counsel) Jakob Lutzenberger (Associate) Rina Omura (Transaction Lawyer) Gütt Olk Feldhaus Dr Tillmann Gütt (Partner) Anja Schmidt (Associate) About Astera Legal Astera Legal is a high-end boutique law firm specializing in advising on all types of national and interna-tional complex financing structures. The experienced team is one of the leading units for acquisition financing in Germany with an excellent track record. Clients include private equity firms, debt funds and financial institutions, as well as nationally and internationally operating companies. With its international network, Astera Legal offers a real alternative to major law firms. For more information, please visit www.astera-legal.com. Contact Astera Legal Isabell Hitzer +49 (0) 89 25003 78-0 isabell.hitzer@astera-legal.com

9.1.2024Astera Legal advised Iqony GmbH on corporate financing matters in connection with the acquisition of the STEAG Group by Asterion Industrial Partners (Asterion). The STEAG Group was sold by Kommunale Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG (KSBG) to Asterion. The transaction volume for the acquisition amounts to around EUR 2,6 billion.

7.11.2022Advise of the lenders, funds managed by ODDO BHF Asset Management GmbH, Volksbank eG – Die Gestalterbank and Sparkasse Rhein-Nahe, on the financing of the acquisition of Christian Koenen GmbH by Afinum. *Deal completed with former law firm.

2.8.2023Advising LEO II Fund on the financing of the acquisition of promedi Personalmanagement GmbH

14.10.2022Support of the investment fund Lenbach Equity Opportunities II GmbH & Co. KG. *Deal completed with former law firm.

25.7.2023Advising Uniplast Knauer GmbH & CO.KG, a portfolio company of the Blue Cap AG, in the context of a Management-Buy-Out

4.11.2022Advise of Capvis on the financing of the investment into AdEx Partners. *Deal completed with former law firm.

12.12.2024Astera Legal advised SEVEST on the refinancing of the acquisition of the Sauter Group, a supplier for the medical technology, electronics, household appliances, and consumer goods industries. Sauter Group is known for its leading position in a niche market, demonstrating strong growth and a commitment to excellent customer support. They specialize in developing, producing, and supplying technical springs and bent parts from round wires and strip materials, as well as providing assembly parts and self-developed machinery for further processing and handling of manufactured products. SEVEST is a mid-market buyout fund with a focus on advanced industrial businesses in German-speaking regions. Through the entrepreneurial family background, a strong track record as mid-market investors, and an operator -led active ownership approach, SEVEST supports its portfolio companies to reach their growth potential. Background: SEVEST is one of a number of new clients from Astera Legal. The work for another investment firm in the German speaking market highlights Astera’s positioning as a trusted partner for investment firms in Europe and its capability to support these types of deals effectively. Advisors SEVEST Astera Legal Isabell Hitzer (Partner) Benedikt Ruck (Associate) Zacharias Woltering-Schlenker (Senior Transaction Analyst) About Astera Legal Astera Legal is a high-end boutique law firm specializing in advising on all types of national and interna-tional complex financing structures. The experienced team is one of the leading units for acquisition financing in Germany with an excellent track record. Clients include private equity firms, debt funds and financial institutions, as well as nationally and internationally operating companies. With its interna-tional network, Astera Legal offers a real alternative to major law firms. For more information, please visit www.astera-legal.com. Contact Astera Legal Isabell Hitzer +49 (0) 89 25003 78-0 isabell.hitzer@astera-legal.com