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08/2013

CINVEN

takes majority stake in

HEIDELBERGER LEBEN

GERMANY Insurance EV 300M - 700M EUR

Context

Cinven has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Heidelberger Leben, a specialist provider of life and retirement insurance products in Germany. This acquisition will create the first consolidation platform for life insurance portfolios in Germany. Heidelberger Leben will be acquired from Lloyds Banking Group for a total consideration of approximately 300 million euros. The company has a portfolio of around 600,000 policies and employs approximately 300 people. This acquisition is part of Cinven's strategy to create consolidation platforms in the life insurance sector in Europe. The transaction is subject to the approval of BaFin.

HEIDELBERGER LEBEN, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2013, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Financial Services sector (13.9x).

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Heidelberger Leben is a specialist provider of life and retirement insurance products in Germany, offering a range of unit-linked products. Founded in Germany, the company has a portfolio of around 600,000 policies and employs approximately 300 people. Heidelberger Leben is a partner to MLP AG for a significant portion of its portfolio, thereby benefiting from a solid position in the German life insurance market. With an experienced management team, the company focuses on improving customer service and establishing a consolidation platform for life insurance portfolios in Germany. Heidelberger Leben is well-positioned to capitalize on market trends, including the consolidation of the life insurance sector and the search for efficient portfolio management solutions.

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Valuation range: EV 300M - 700M EUR

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Target: heidelberger leben

Acquirer: cinven