AUTODOC, Europe's leading online retailer of automotive spare parts and accessories, has successfully placed a EUR 530 million Term Loan B, marking its first entry into institutional debt markets. The transaction, announced on July 16, 2026, also includes a EUR 50 million Revolving Credit Facility (RCF), bringing the total financing package to EUR 580 million. The Term Loan B carries an interest rate of EURIBOR +3.50% and has a seven-year tenor, while the RCF, with a 6.5-year tenor and interest of EURIBOR +3.00%, will serve as a liquidity buffer.
In connection with this 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 founders Alexej Erdle, Max Wegner, and Vitalij Kungel. 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.
The debt issuance has been rated Ba3 with a stable outlook by Moody's and B+ with a positive outlook by S&P, reflecting strong investor demand. According to CEO Dmitri Zadorojnii, "This transaction is a defining moment for AUTODOC - one that sharpens who we are and how we operate. 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."
CFO Lennart Schmidt highlighted the strategic importance of the move, noting that AUTODOC's current net debt-free balance sheet provides a unique opportunity to introduce this financing framework. "This transaction promotes long-term financial flexibility and accelerates shareholder returns without any equity dilution. 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," Schmidt said.
The capital structure optimization is a major milestone in AUTODOC's long-term growth ambitions and capital markets plans. The company, founded in Berlin in 2008, has grown to become a leading digital pure-play automotive parts platform in Europe, with online shops in 27 countries and a product assortment of approximately 7.8 million SKUs from around 2,700 brand manufacturers. In 2025, AUTODOC generated sales revenue of EUR 1.8 billion, up from EUR 1.6 billion in 2024, and employs more than 5,500 people across 13 locations in Europe and Central Asia.
As AUTODOC moves forward with an institutionally structured corporate framework, 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. The company's vision is to become Europe's leading automotive aftermarket tech ecosystem. The successful debt issuance not only provides immediate financial flexibility but also positions AUTODOC favorably for future capital market activities, including a potential IPO when market conditions are favorable.
