AUTODOC Secures EUR 530 Million Term Loan B, Marks First Institutional Debt Issuance

AUTODOC, Europe's leading online retailer of automotive spare parts and accessories, announced the successful placement of a EUR 530 million Term Loan B, marking its first institutional debt issuance. The transaction is a significant milestone in the company's capital markets journey and underpins its long-term growth ambitions.

The financing package totals EUR 580 million, comprising the Term Loan B and a EUR 50 million Revolving Credit Facility (RCF). The Term Loan B carries interest of EURIBOR +3.50%, has a tenor of 7 years, and was rated Ba3 (stable outlook) by Moody's and B+ (positive outlook) by S&P. The RCF, with a tenor of 6.5 years and interest of EURIBOR +3.00%, will serve as a liquidity buffer. Proceeds from the Term Loan B will be used to repurchase shares held by entities owned or controlled by Apollo-managed funds in Autodoc SE and to pay related fees and expenses.

"This transaction is a defining moment for AUTODOC - one that sharpens who we are and how we operate," said Dmitri Zadorojnii, CEO of AUTODOC. "By implementing this financing structure, we secured public debt supported by a wide range of institutional investors to enable the continued path towards new chapters in the capital markets in the future."

The company's net debt-free balance sheet provided a unique opportunity to introduce this financing framework. CFO Lennart Schmidt noted, "This transaction promotes long-term financial flexibility and accelerates shareholder returns without any equity dilution. It also gives us a track record with institutional investors and strengthens our optionality for a potential IPO - which remains on our agenda, with timing dependent on market conditions."

In connection with the transaction, Autodoc Holding SE has been established as the Group's new parent company, with 100% of its shares held by AutoTech GmbH & Co. KG, the investment entity of AUTODOC's founders Alexej Erdle, Max Wegner, and Vitalij Kungel. This streamlined corporate structure positions AUTODOC for its next chapter as an institutionally structured company, continuing to build and expand its automotive tech ecosystem.

AUTODOC's foray into institutional debt markets is a critical step in its evolution, providing long-term financial flexibility and a foundation for future capital markets activities. The company, founded in 2008, has grown into a leading digital pure-play automotive parts platform in Europe, with online shops in 27 countries and over 5,500 employees. In 2025, AUTODOC generated EUR 1.8 billion in sales revenue. For more information, visit www.autodoc.group.