Autodoc SE, Europe’s leading online retailer of automotive spare parts and accessories, announced the successful placement of a EUR 530 million Term Loan B, its first entry into institutional debt markets. The transaction, which includes an accompanying EUR 50 million Revolving Credit Facility (RCF), represents a strategic move to optimize the company’s capital structure and support long-term growth ambitions.
The Term Loan B, with a tenor of seven years and interest at EURIBOR +3.50%, was met with high demand from institutional investors. It has been rated Ba3 with a stable outlook by Moody’s and B+ with a positive outlook by S&P. The RCF, with a tenor of 6.5 years and interest at 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.
“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.”
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 three founders. This streamlined corporate structure positions the company for its next phase of growth.
Lennart Schmidt, CFO of AUTODOC, highlighted the significance of the company’s net debt-free balance sheet in facilitating this financing framework. “This transaction promotes long-term financial flexibility and accelerates shareholder returns without any equity dilution,” Schmidt said. “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 financing package totals EUR 580 million and marks a major milestone in AUTODOC’s capital markets plans. The company, founded in 2008 in Berlin, has grown to become 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 sales revenue of EUR 1.8 billion, up from EUR 1.6 billion in 2024.
As AUTODOC moves forward as an institutionally structured company, it continues to build its automotive tech ecosystem, combining advanced AI capabilities, data-driven decision-making, and an enhanced digital experience for customers and professional partners. This transaction sharpens the company’s focus and prepares it for future capital markets activities, including the potential for an IPO.
More information about AUTODOC is available at www.autodoc.group.
