AUTODOC, Europe's leading online retailer of automotive spare parts and accessories, has announced the placement of a EUR 530 million Term Loan B, marking its debut in institutional debt markets. The transaction, which includes an accompanying EUR 50 million Revolving Credit Facility, represents a significant milestone in the company's long-term growth ambitions and capital markets plans.
The financing package totals EUR 580 million, comprising the Term Loan B and the Revolving Credit Facility (RCF). The Term Loan B has a tenor of seven years and carries interest of EURIBOR +3.50%. It was rated Ba3 with stable outlook by Moody’s and B+ with positive outlook by S&P. The RCF has a tenor of 6.5 years and carries interest of EURIBOR +3.00%, serving as a liquidity buffer. The 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 this transaction, Autodoc Holding SE has been established as the Group's new parent company, with 100 percent of its shares held by AutoTech GmbH & Co. KG, the investment entity of AUTODOC's three founders Alexej Erdle, Max Wegner and Vitalij Kungel.
"AUTODOC’s current net debt-free balance sheet provides a unique opportunity to introduce this market-tested 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."
AUTODOC is Europe's leading digital pure-play automotive parts platform, founded in Berlin in 2008. The company has online shops in 27 European countries and employs more than 5,500 people. In 2025, AUTODOC generated sales revenue of EUR 1.8 billion. The company's product assortment comprises around 7.8 million SKUs from approximately 2,700 brand manufacturers.
As AUTODOC moves forward with an institutionally structured company, it continues to build and expand its automotive tech ecosystem, combining advanced AI capabilities, data-driven decision-making and an enhanced digital experience for customers and professional partners. For more information, visit www.autodoc.group.
