Stephan Klier

CBG is a private equity investment manager specialized in mezzanine debt. The firm invests in the form of individually-tailored mezzanine financing or through standardized mezzanine programs. They target small- and medium-sized enterprises across industries, favoring manufacturing, commerce and services. They have invested in sectors including automotive, life sciences, healthcare, refrigeration, food production, retail, industrial engineering, raw materials and specialty chemicals. CBG invests in established companies with at least EUR 1o million in turnover, in German-speaking countries. They participate in operations including acquisitions and shareholder restructuring. The firm invests between EUR 2 and 15 million per company in mezzanine debt, in return for non-voting certificates or similar instruments. They may get involved at the board level if warranted. CBG favors companies with a clear business plan, transparent management and stable cash flows. Their investment duration is five to ten years, with an average exit horizon of seven years.

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