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 debut in institutional debt markets. The transaction, which also includes a EUR 50 million Revolving Credit Facility (RCF), represents a major milestone in the company's long-term growth strategy and capital markets ambitions.
The Term Loan B carries interest of EURIBOR +3.50% and has a tenor of 7 years. It has been rated Ba3 with stable outlook by Moody's and B+ with positive outlook by S&P. The accompanying 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 fund the repurchase of shares held by entities owned or controlled by Apollo-managed funds in Autodoc SE and to pay related fees and expenses.
As part of 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 three founders Alexej Erdle, Max Wegner and Vitalij Kungel.
"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."
AUTODOC's debut in institutional debt markets comes at a time when the company is net debt-free, providing a unique opportunity to introduce this financing framework. "This transaction promotes long-term financial flexibility and accelerates shareholder returns without any equity dilution," said Lennart Schmidt, CFO of AUTODOC. "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."
The streamlined corporate structure positions AUTODOC for continued expansion of its automotive tech ecosystem, combining advanced AI capabilities, data-driven decision-making, and enhanced digital experiences for customers and professional partners.
Founded in Berlin in 2008, AUTODOC has grown to become one of Europe's most exciting e-commerce companies. As of December 31, 2025, its product assortment comprised around 7.8 million SKUs from approximately 2,700 brand manufacturers. In 2025, AUTODOC generated sales revenue of EUR 1.8 billion and employs more than 5,500 people across 13 locations.
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