Post by Dr. Kieran May

Operational Value Creation – Delivered Transforming potential into performance requires focus, discipline, and the right team. Over the past years, we executed a structured value creation journey—despite macro headwinds in Europe and China and the uncertainties driven by “Trumponomics” in the US in 2025: #1 Carve-out & Stand-alone Setup A fast and highly professional carve-out—completed within just 12 months—laid the foundation for independence and scalable growth. #2 Organization & Performance Backbone We built effective teams, strong leadership, and streamlined workflows—anchored by a robust KPI-driven management system. #3 Sales Excellence A renewed sales organization, clear incentives, and disciplined performance management unlocked significant commercial momentum. #4 Product Focus & Innovation We sharpened the portfolio, identifying the most promising products and applications to drive value. #5 International Expansion With the right strategic focus, we expanded into the most attractive global markets and accelerated growth. 📈 The result: ✅ Nearly doubling revenues ✅ Sustainable EBITDA margins above 20% ✅ A resilient business—thriving in challenging market conditions This success is built on the dedication of a highly committed team of transformational and functional experts from AURELIUS WaterRise, applying the AURELIUS Operating Model with rigor and impact. A special thank you to: Lorenz Luhmann, Moritz M. M. G., Jan Schubert, Mike Schiewer, Sharif Klaus Rahim, Thomas Nadilo, and Konrad Meyer. Great transformations are never accidental—they are executed. #PEValueCreation #Transformation #PrivateEquity #OperationalExcellence #Growth #Leadership #AUROM #AURELIUS