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.

11.10.2024Astera Legal advises Quadriga Capital on the financing of salestech group with funds managed and advised by Eurazeo Global Investor SAS. The financing offers the salestech group a flexible framework for future acquisitions, investments and expansion projects, enabling the group to continue driving its growth strategy and strengthening its position in the industry.Frankfurt based salestech group develops and implements technologies to support and automate sales processes. Its range of services includes solutions for data analysis, CRM integration and other tools designed to make sales activities more efficient. For this goal, they act as a platform for future growth and continuously invest in leading technology and consulting companies in the mobility, finance, energy and retail sectors. Quadriga Capital is a leading mid-market private equity fund that invests in established medium sized companies in the healthcare, tech-enabled services and smart industries sectors. With the envisaged acquisitions, Quadriga Capital aims to provide the tech world with a platform for long term, value-creating innovation and sustainable global growth. Background: Quadriga is no stranger to the team of Bernd Egbers and Isabell Hitzer, as they have previously worked together. They were last in contact when the private equity fund acquired a majority stake in the laboratory analyst GBA Group. At that time, however, the team advised the lender Alcentra. The team has now acted for Quadriga for the first time under their new brand. The mandate from another private equity client in the mid cap sector-as well as the overall number of matters already closed in the last 12 months- demonstrates the firm´s excellent positioning and special strength in the PE sector. Advisors Quadriga Capital Astera Legal Dr Bernd Egbers (Partner, Lead) Philipp Hogrefe (Senior Associate) Daniel Kriesmair (Associate) Claudia Kupka (Transaction Analyst) Advisors Eurazeo Global Investors SAS Goodwin Procter LLP Winfried Carli (Partner, Lead) Folko Moroni (Senior Associate) Rebecca Stöcklein (Associate) About Astera Legal Astera Legal is a high-end boutique law firm specializing in advising on all types of national and international 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 Dr. Bernd Egbers +49 (0) 89 25003 78-0 bernd.egbers@astera-legal.com

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