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Current Base Rate, February 2023

Perpetual base rate for valuation dates in February 2023 is 1.99 % (not rounded, 3-month averaging, 1 % growth rate). – Non-binding indication as of today –

The base rate has been calculated based on yield curve data (Svensson method) as provided by Deutsche Bundesbank.
Upon your request we can calculate case-specific base rates for you, considering company-specific cash flows, growth rates and varying the period of averaging.

Current Base Rate, January 2023

Perpetual base rate for valuation dates in January 2023 is 1.79 % (not rounded, 3-month averaging, 1 % growth rate). – Non-binding indication as of today –

The base rate has been calculated based on yield curve data (Svensson method) as provided by Deutsche Bundesbank.
Upon your request we can calculate case-specific base rates for you, considering company-specific cash flows, growth rates and varying the period of averaging.

I-ADVISE advises sale of sepago GmbH to Proact IT Group AB

Düsseldorf, August 2022: I-ADVISE has advised the shareholders of sepago GmbH on the sale of the company to the Swedish Proact IT Group AB, a listed specialist in cloud services and data centre solutions.

Sepago is headquartered in Cologne, Germany. With its more than 85 employees sepago provides services in the areas of cloud computing, IT security and organizational consulting for medium-sized and large companies and supports them in digital transformation.

The I-ADVISE team led by Andreas Ewers acted as exclusive M&A advisor to the shareholders of sepago GmbH throughout the sales process.

I-ADVISE advises Wilo SE in its acquisition of specialists in wastewater treatment in Germany

Düsseldorf, August 2022: The multinational technology group Wilo aquired FSM Frankenberger GmbH & Co. KG in Pohlheim/Germany and WSM Walower Stahl- und Maschinenbau GmbH in Walow/Germany. Both companies specialise in technologies for mechanical cleaning and treatment of wastewater.

These strategic acquisitions specifically exand the technology company’s water management portfolio. “Thanks to the acquisitions, we can offer our customers an even wider range of solutions”, explains Oliver Hermes, President and CEO of the Wilo Group. “We are consistently following our strategic development from an expert for heating applications to a holistic solutions provider for all applications in the transport, use and treatment of water and wastewater.”

The two companies are integrated into the Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Water Treatment combining all Wilo Group activities in the field of water and sewage treatment. However, the companies will remain independent and continue to be run by local managers.

The Wilo Group is one of the world’s leading premium suppliers of pumps and pump systems for building services, water management and the industrial sector. Wilo employs around 8,200 people around the globe.

The I-ADVISE team led by Frank Sichau provided financial and tax due diligence support, business valuation services and supported Wilo group relating economical aspects in the SPA.

Current Base Rate, August 2022

Perpetual base rate for valuation dates in August 2022 is 1.39 % (not rounded, 3-month averaging, 1 % growth rate). – Non-binding indication as of today –

The base rate has been calculated based on yield curve data (Svensson method) as provided by Deutsche Bundesbank.
Upon your request we can calculate case-specific base rates for you, considering company-specific cash flows, growth rates and varying the period of averaging.

Current Base Rate, July 2022

Perpetual base rate for valuation dates in July 2022 is 1.24 % (not rounded, 3-month averaging, 1 % growth rate). – Non-binding indication as of today –

The base rate has been calculated based on yield curve data (Svensson method) as provided by Deutsche Bundesbank.
Upon your request we can calculate case-specific base rates for you, considering company-specific cash flows, growth rates and varying the period of averaging.

Current Base Rate, June 2022

Perpetual base rate for valuation dates in June 2022 is 0.83 % (not rounded, 3-month averaging, 1 % growth rate). – Non-binding indication as of today –

The base rate has been calculated based on yield curve data (Svensson method) as provided by Deutsche Bundesbank.
Upon your request we can calculate case-specific base rates for you, considering company-specific cash flows, growth rates and varying the period of averaging.

Current Base Rate, May 2022

Perpetual base rate for valuation dates in May 2022 is 0.58 % (not rounded, 3-month averaging, 1 % growth rate). – Non-binding indication as of today –

The base rate has been calculated based on yield curve data (Svensson method) as provided by Deutsche Bundesbank.
Upon your request we can calculate case-specific base rates for you, considering company-specific cash flows, growth rates and varying the period of averaging.

Dominik Lehmann strengthens the valuation team at I-ADVISE AG

Düsseldorf, October 2021: In Dominik Lehmann, I-ADVISE has gained an outstanding specialist in the field of company valuation. He has extensive experience in structural measures under stock corporation and conversion law, such as squeeze-outs, tax-related company valuations, fairness opinions and purchase price allocations.

After studying business administration at the universities of Gießen and Bochum, he started his professional career with auditing firms specializing in company valuations. After working at two Big4 companies, he is now strengthening the Frankfurt office of I-ADVISE. Dominik Lehmann is a tax advisor and certified valuation analyst. He regularly publishes articles in business valuation journals.

“We are pleased to have won Mr. Lehmann, a very experienced valuation expert with extensive experience in complex valuation projects, for the Frankfurt office.” Jochen Beumer, Head of Valuation Services at I-ADVISE.

I-ADVISE AG advises Wilo SE in its acquisition of QuantumFlo, Inc.

Düsseldorf, October 2021: WILO USA LLC, a subsidiary of WILO SE, acquired the operating business of QuantumFlo, Inc. in an asset deal. QuantumFlo, Inc. is a specialist for booster systems and intelligent pump stations.

QuantumFlo, Inc., based in Sanford, Florida/USA, is the US market leader in intelligent pump stations and creator of the world’s first variable speed booster operating system.

“With this acquisition, we are strengthening our presence in the USA in line with our ‘region-for-region’ approach. We are thus counteracting decoupling, the politically motivated separation of global value chains, and can serve local customer needs even more specifically with locally manufactured products. By acquiring QuantumFlo, we are also expanding our customer base to accelerate market development in the USA,” explains Oliver Hermes, President and CEO of the Wilo Group.

The Wilo Group with net sales of 1.5 billion € and 8.000 employees is one of the world’s leading premium suppliers of pumps and pump systems for building services, water management and the industrial sector.

The team of I-ADVISE led by Frank Sichau provided services as financial advisor to WILO SE including business valuation services.