B7E.DE
Investor
Presentation
Vienna Capital Market Conference
Dr. Henning von Kottwitz, CEO
Vienna, 16 October 2024
Blue Cap Investment Highlights
Unique opportunity to invest in German SME growth stories
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Proven business model > value creation through M&A and transformation in German SME Special situation investments > based on Blue Cap experience and capabilities Diversified portfolio of SMEs > participation in different sectors and cycles
Regular and consequent exits > proof of value capture
Attractive dividend policy > remains part of investor proposition
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Listed Private Equity with its DNA in transformation and turnaround
BUY
Where do we invest?
Special situations
Solid core business
Driven by underlying trends
Revenue 20-200m€ and EBITDA margin 0-5%
Majority stake
Compatibility with ESG targets
TRANSFORM
How do we create value?
Active portfolio management People & Culture
Balance sheet
Margin
Growth
Realization of additive value levers
ESG
Technology
Business model
SELL
When do we sell?
Stringent exit strategy based on
Preferred holding period: 3-7 years
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BUY
Focus on special situations targets with restructuring need
Outperforming
Performing
Underperforming
Distressed
Insolvency
Underlying trends
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Industrial SMEs with economically
sustainable & scalable business models
In specific cases
Core focus
In specific cases
Mobility
Circular
IoT
Energy
Health
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Blue Cap's main
competences & capabilities
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TRANSFORM
Established Transformation Radar for value creation
▪ Established structured processes and track record of value creation initiatives for our portfolio companies
▪ Core of our transformation competence and value enhancement expertise, especially required for turnaround cases
People & Culture
Balance Sheet
Margin
Growth
▪ Additional value creation drivers:
ESG
Technology
Business Model
▪ We aim to assess transformation potential in all value disciplines
Dedicated team in place to drive transformation measures within portfolio companies
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SELL
Stringent exit strategy to capture transformation results
Regular exits based on
2016 - 2024
Plastics
Market value achieved as % of NAV: ~110%
Money multiple: ~8x
2018 - 2023
Plastics
Market value achieved as % of NAV: ~117%
Money multiple: ~1x
2011 - 2022
Production Technology
Market value achieved as % of NAV: ~130%
Money multiple: ~3x
2016 - 2021
Metal Technology
Market value achieved as % of NAV: ~105%
Money multiple: ~3x
2014 - 2024
Others
Market value achieved as % of NAV ~225%
Money multiple: ~6x
2014 - 2020
Medical Technology
Market value achieved as % of NAV ~177%
Money multiple: ~4x
2012 - 2018
Medical Technology
Market value achieved as % of NAV: ~ 189%
Money multiple: ~3x
2009 - 2017
Adhesives Technology
Market value achieved as % of NAV: N/A
Money multiple: ~46x
Two successful exits last weeks - with attractive ROIC and valuation above NAV proving our ability to execute
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SELL
Neschen as blueprint to proof our strategy
Case
Exit
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Diversified portfolio of SMEs in Germany - composition will change with ongoing M&A activities
Diversified portfolio of
Net Asset Value share by segment (*)
10%
21%
40%
29%
Plastics**
Business Services
Adhesives & Coatings
Minority
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Snapshot on financial figures: dip in FY 2023 due to economic headwinds, results are expected to pick up again for HY2 2024
Revenue
Adjusted EBITDA and adj. EBITDA margin
EUR m
CAGR 13%
EUR m and %
CAGR 15%
291.3
273.3
7.8%
8.7%
9.7%
9.3%
8.5%
145.5
27.5
217.6
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129.2
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183.4
169.8
15.9
13.1
7.9%
8.4%
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2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
HY1 2023 HY1 2024
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
HY1 2023 HY1 2024
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Guidance 2024 reflects results of successfully implemented transformation measures
Outlook 2024
▪ We aim for …
1-2 acquisitions, value creation turnaround initiated
Solid financing of holding and portfolio
Revenue 2024e
Adjusted EBITDA margin 2024e
Net leverage 2024e
EUR 200-220 mn
9.5-10.5%
▪ Economic recovery is part of premise
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