Mani Bläuel GmbH has completed a debt fundraising

Friedrich Bläuel & Co. GmbH, Greece, Mani Bläuel GmbH, Austria's parent company, has successfully raised funds.

Mani Bläuel GmbH is a wholesaler of olive products organically produced in the area of Mani, Peloponnese, Greece. Its main customers are leading supermarket chains and private customers. Expected sales for 2015 are over US$2 million with an EBITDA margin of 9.8%.

Oaklins' team in Austria supported Friedrich Bläuel & Co. GmbH, Greece with debt fundraising for the envisaged acquisition of the Austrian target. Initially, an Austrian SPV was found as the acquisition vehicle sourced with equity funds from the Greek parent company as well as debt funds from an Austrian Bank. Additionally, Oaklins' team advised on tax issues and assisted in specific items regarding the SPA.