Terras: Terras Group Secures Refinancing and Future Acquisition Facilities

Deal News | Dec 23, 2024 | Goodwin

In an exemplary transaction led by Goodwin partners, Terras Holding GmbH, together with its subsidiaries known as Terras Group, has successfully completed a refinancing operation. This significant financial milestone includes acquiring commitment for future acquisition activities. The credit lines and facilities underwriting this endeavor are facilitated by Oldenburgische Landesbank Aktiengesellschaft (OLB) and multiple funds under the management of Apera Asset Management Limited. Terras Group, a portfolio company of Auctus Capital Partners AG, is firmly established within Germany's infrastructure domain, boasting an annual revenue of approximately 150 million Euro. Their business model thrives on horizontal integration, building on traditional underground engineering while enhancing capabilities across sectors like road, railway, and sewer construction, alongside resource management involving quarries and landfills. The infrastructure group is geared towards harnessing synergies across varied specialized supplier segments to maintain a resilient presence across Germany. OLB, a historical banking institution from Northwest Germany with substantial assets and customer outreach, complements Apera, a specialized European private debt provider with diverse investments across mid-market entities, in this financial arrangement. The transaction underscores Terras Group's strategic alignment for future expansion and operational fortification.

Sectors

  • Infrastructure
  • Private Equity
  • Financial Services

Geography

  • Germany – Terras Group operates throughout Germany, which is the primary geographic focus of the company's operations and integration activities.
  • Europe – Apera Asset Management operates across Western Europe, making this geography relevant in the broader context of the financial operation.

Industry

  • Infrastructure – Terras Group is primarily involved in infrastructure services, providing engineering, construction, and resource management across Germany.
  • Private Equity – Terras Group is a portfolio company of Auctus Capital Partners AG, which links it to the private equity industry as a key backer in its growth.
  • Financial Services – Both Apera Asset Management and Oldenburgische Landesbank Aktiengesellschaft are involved as financial service providers, offering credit facilities and investment management.

Financials

  • 150 million Euro – Annual revenue of Terras Group.
  • 3.5 billion Euro – Total investment by Apera Asset Management in over 150 transactions.
  • 32.3 billion Euro – Total assets held by Oldenburgische Landesbank Aktiengesellschaft (OLB).

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
Terras Holding GmbH (Terras Group)Target companyCompanyA German infrastructure provider and portfolio company of Auctus Capital Partners AG.
Auctus Capital Partners AGOwnerCompanyPrivate equity firm backing Terras Group.
Oldenburgische Landesbank Aktiengesellschaft (OLB)LenderCompanyA private bank from Northwest Germany providing credit facilities for Terras Group.
Apera Asset Management LimitedLenderCompanyA private debt manager providing financial solutions to mid-market companies.
GoodwinLegal advisorCompanyLed the transaction team advising Terras Group in refinancing.
Folko MoroniPartner, transaction leaderPersonGoodwin partner leading the transaction.
Winfried M. CarliPartner, transaction leaderPersonGoodwin partner leading the transaction.
Jakob LutzenbergerAssociatePersonAssociate part of Goodwin's transaction team.
Rina OmuraTransaction lawyerPersonLawyer involved in Goodwin's private equity/finance team in Munich.
Oded ScheinPartner in TaxPersonGoodwin partner on tax issues, based in Munich.