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

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.

31.7.2023Advising Goldbeck Robens Industrial Partners (GRIP) on the growth financing of its stake in HWP Handwerkspartner GmbH

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.

21.11.2024Astera Legal advised Fremman Capital on the financing of the acquisition of a majority stake in rehaneo, a leading provider of outpatient rehabilitation, prevention and occupational health management in Germany. The financing will be provided by Ares who are advised by Latham & Watkins. The pan-European mid-market investment firm Fremman is acquiring the shares from the leading European investment company Gimv. The founders and managing directors Bruno Crone and Christoph Dühr will remain significant shareholders in the company and continue in their existing roles. Since its foundation in 2020, rehaneo GmbH has acquired 13 companies through a targeted buy-and-build strategy and established itself as number 2 in the field of outpatient rehabilitation with over 1,000 employees. Every year, more than 80,000 patients benefit from a wide range of services, from outpatient rehabilitation and aftercare to prevention and therapy. Together with Fremman, the successful growth strategy is to be continued, and the market position further strengthened in order to establish rehaneo as a leading provider in Europe. The transaction is subject to approval by the German Federal Cartel Office and is expected to be completed in Q1 2025. Background: Fremman Capital is a pan-European mid-market firm with offices in London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Munich and Paris. Fremman is a top-class client for Astera Legal. It fits perfectly into Astera Legal's high-caliber existing client portfolio. Recent mandates from other leading private equity clients in the mid cap sector – as well as the overall number of matters already closed in the last 12 months – demonstrate the firm's excellent positioning and special strength in the PE sector. Advisors Fremman Capital Astera Legal Isabell Hitzer (Partner) Dr Bernd Egbers (Partner) Philipp Hogrefe (Senior 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 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 Isabell Hitzer +49 (0) 89 25003 78-0 isabell.hitzer@astera-legal.com

9.8.2023The shareholders of LivEye Group, a portfolio company of the NORD Holding Small Cap Fund, have expanded the existing financing structure to support the rapidly growing business mod-el.

22.11.2023Astera Legal advised Volksbank eG - Die Gestalterbank (Andreas Schmidt and Carsten Ihlenfeld) on the financing of the acquisition of YAVEON Group by Volpi Capital.

13.8.2024Astera Legal has advised AUCTUS on the financing of the acquisition of T&M Gesellschaft für Telefonmarketing mbH. T&M Gesellschaft für Telefonmarketing, based in Augsburg, is active in the field of telephone marketing and the provision of call center services. It has locations in Germany, Bulgaria, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Turkey. The Astera Legal deal team, led by partner Dr. Bernd Egbers, consisted of senior associate Philipp Hogrefe and senior transaction analyst Zacharias Woltering-Schlenker. The lender side was advised by Luther (Christoph Schauenburg, Partner and Jael Marquard, Senior Associate).

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.

10.12.2021Support of Volksbank eG – Die Gestalterbank in financing the acquisition of Fishing-King GmbH by Afinum Management GmbH. The parties have agreed not to disclose the financing volume. *Deal completed with former law firm.

15.9.2022Advise of Volksbank eG – the "Gestalterbank" on the refinancing of the YAVEON Group, in which, among others, an Unigestion SA advised fund and the management are significantly involved. Deal completed with former law firm.

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

31.8.2021Advise of FSN Capital VI* on the financing of an investment in MEGABAD. *Deal completed with former law firm.

22.12.2023Tierklinik Lüsche GmbH is one of the most modern and largest equine clinics in Europe with over 80 horse stalls including the intensive care and isolation ward and over 120 employees spread over 2 locations. The clinic covers all important specialties of internal medicine and orthopaedics or sports medicine. In addition, with the X-ray and ultrasound equipment but also, among other things, scintigraphy, MRI, Qualisys and the innovative CT, offer extensive imaging capabilities. In addition to the work in the clinic, the veterinarians care for the German riders of the Olympic team.

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