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CE | Capital Partners Venture capital Competence meets capital. Our approach ​ We invest in companies in special situations, such as carve-outs or distressed and other complex challenges. We assume entrepreneurial responsibility right from the start and are actively involved in the day-to-day operations of our commitments. ​ We pursue a long-term approach aimed at sustainable business development. ​ ​ practice_areas PARTICIPATION EVENTS We have extensive expertise in consolidating companies. We evaluate each investment against the background of a buy-and-build strategy. Our focus is on leveraging operational and strategic synergies. The following participation situations can be represented for us Spin-off Carve-out Split-off Spin-off of a business unit / of a subsidiary of the group of companies Turnarounds Restructuring Renovations Measures to improve the organizational and business conditions Management buy-out (MBO) Management buy-in (MBI) Other changes in the group of shareholders Family succession Succession solutions within the framework of family succession Secondary buy-out Disposals from the portfolio of a financial investor Expansions Capital requirements for growth initiatives (organic and inorganic) Other occasions for participation are possible. our_vision ABOUT US CE Capital Partners GmbH is an investment company based on the Hanseatic model, which makes capital available to companies worldwide independently of banks, investment funds or the capital market. In the tradition of Hanseatic merchants, we see ourselves as an entrepreneurial partner for whom the long-term development and sustainable increase in the value of the company is the primary focus. We support companies not only as an investor, but rather as an active sparring partner in strategic decisions and, if there is an operational need, we also bring in a comprehensive network of experienced entrepreneurs and experts. What distinguishes us above all is the wide variety of possible participation scenarios. Succession solutions, growth initiatives, other changes in the group of shareholders or spin-offs of business units. But also extremely challenging situations, such as turnarounds, or restructuring or reorganization, are some of the many investment situations that we have already successfully supported in our role as investor, consultant or entrepreneur. We invest in proven business models and convincing management teams, regardless of the industry. The investment capital for our commitments comes exclusively from private investors with an entrepreneurial background and from CE Capital Partners Management itself. In this respect, we can guarantee a very high level of transaction security at all times. We invest in tried and tested business models and convincing management teams with potential, regardless of the sector. If we are convinced of an investment opportunity, in addition to our investors, we generally get involved financially, preferably through a majority stake with equity or equity-like funds. This enables us to guarantee a high level of transaction security and a high level of commitment to mutual success with every transaction. We structure each transaction individually, according to needs and flexibly in terms of the investment horizon. Against this background, we deliberately avoid rigid fund structures and design the entire investment cycle together and in close coordination with company management. What sets us apart Hanseatic entrepreneurship High transaction security Partnership Industry independence Participation event flexibility Our transaction sizes vary depending on the occasion. For guidance, we prefer companies with an annual turnover range between approx. EUR 50 million and EUR 1,000 million (before Corona) regardless of whether the operating result (LTM) is positive or negative. We are happy to consider companies with an outstanding market position or USP, even below the stated sales range. contact CONTACT OUR ADDRESS CE Capital Partners GmbH Cremon 11, 20457 Hamburg Email: info@cec-partners.de Click here to view the map For investment inquiries, please use the following form Surname E-mail Subject your message Submit Thanks! BACK TO TOP

News CE Capital sells majority stake in Friedrich Wilhelms-Hütte to armaments company Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) Formal transfer of business operations takes place after the approval of the responsible authorities The approx. 260 employees have already been informed about the sale and the further procedure Hamburg, December 20, 2022 . The Hamburg investment company CE Capital Partners sells the majority stake in Friedrich Wilhelms-Hütte under the name of FWH Stahlguss GmbH ("FWH"), a traditional manufacturer of cast steel products from Mülheim an der Ruhr, to the Munich-based armaments company Krauss-Maffei Wegmann ("KMW"). . CE Mülheim Verwaltungs-GmbH, which is responsible for the provision of services and administrative tasks, is also transferred to KMW with a majority stake. The corresponding purchase agreements were already concluded on December 16, 2022. Formally, the takeover will be completed after the approval of the responsible authorities. ​ “FWH is the European leader in high-quality cast steel products. This was the decisive motivation for our participation during the takeover last year.” Says Nicolas Neumann, managing partner of CE Capital Partners GmbH and managing director of Friedrich Wilhelms-Hütte. Lars Steinheider, also Managing Director of FWH, adds: “The volatile energy supply markets were a major challenge for FWH as a so-called energy-intensive company last year. We are therefore very pleased that Krauss-Maffei Wegmann wants to shape the further growth story of FWH in the role of majority shareholder." ​ The transaction was carried out for CE Capital Partners by the consulting firm goetzpartners Corporate Finance GmbH, led by Sebastian Achleitner, and by the law firm McDermott Will & Emery, led by Dr. Björn Biehl accompanied. Seller and buyer have agreed not to disclose the purchase price and the general economic conditions. Contact: CE Capital Partners GmbH Nicolas Neuman neumann@cec-partners.de www.cec-partners.de

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