NETWORK acted as debt advisor in structuring the acquisition financing for the merger of GENUI’s portfolio company Argentus GmbH and Westbridge Advisory GmbH. The merger creates the leading ESG service provider in the German real estate industry.

Transaction

GENUI's successful investment in Argentus in summer 2021 will be followed by the merger with competitor Westbridge Advisory supported by acquisition financing from Barings. The combined group will have both the capacity and expertise to provide strategic and operational sustainability advice across the entire real estate industry. NETWORK structured the acquisition financing for the Group as debt advisor.

Company

Argentus advises and guides clients of all asset classes on the German and European real estate market with regard to sustainable building management. Their services include commercial and technical energy management, real estate consulting and, in particular, sustainability management. Westbridge Advisory specialises in optimising the operating costs of real estate portfolios and in facility and energy management consulting. The consultancy also supports investors and property owners in the operational development and implementation of ESG strategies.

More information on Agentus: www.argentus-re.com

More information on Westbridge: www.westbridge-advisory.com