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    Motel One

    Germany

    Consumer goods and services
    Consumer goods and services

    Founded in 2000, Motel One is a German hotel chain recognized as a leading player in the "midscale/economy" hotel segment. The brand’s concept is based on offering high-quality stays that combine modern design, prime central locations in major European cities, and affordable prices. Each hotel features a stylish atmosphere, with thoughtfully designed communal areas such as the One Lounge, which serves as a lobby, bar, and breakfast area. Motel One operates in cities such as Berlin, Paris, London, and Vienna.

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    Co-Investment

    Vitamin Well

    Sweden

    Consumer goods and services
    Consumer goods and services

    Founded in 2008, Vitamin Well is a functional food and beverage business, offering premium products for health-conscious and active consumers. The company has a broad product portfolio across several brands, including core brands: Vitamin Well (vitamin and mineral-enriched drinks), NOCCO (performance energy drinks) and Barebells (protein bars and shakes), which are sold internationally.

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    Co-Investment

    Audiotonix

    United-KIngdom

    Industrials
    Industrials

    Audiotonix is the global market leader in the design & manufacture of professional audio mixing consoles, with a portfolio of prestigious brands, including Allen & Heath, DiGiCo and Calrec. Audiotonix’s products enable outstanding sound quality for a variety of formats, from blockbuster live tours and concerts, theatre shows and major international live events, and have been used by artists such as Coldplay and U2, at major sporting events including the Super Bowl and FIFA World Cup, and in iconic venues like the Las Vegas Sphere.

The Ardian team brought a deep sector knowledge, which I think allowed them not only to do a terrific job in that due diligence period, but also meant they could work very efficiently within our deal time frame.

Doug Brody KKR Capital Market