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Riemser is a specialty pharmaceutical company, headquartered in Greifswald, Germany. Riemser operates internationally and has a primary focus on the sales, marketing and lifecycle management of pharmaceutical products for niche therapeutic markets with high medical need in the fields of Oncology, Anti-Infectives and Dermatology.

Created from the merger of the companies Schustermann and I.B. Borenstein in 1953, the company is now an exclusive retail fashion house for private members. Schustermann & Borenstein markets branded and designer wear – attractively priced – by way of two exclusive stores for members in Munich and the online shopping community BestSecret.com.

Founded in France in 2001, Arkadin provides a complete range of remote collaboration solutions (audio, web and video conferencing services). After 10 years of significant growth, Arkadin was a world leader in collaboration solutions, enabling more than 60 million people to connect in 2011. The company has 1,000 employees in 29 countries and generated turnover of €159 million in 2011. Ardian will use its extensive operational expertise and international network to help support Arkadin’s ambitious growth strategy.

Frostkrone and its subsidiary, Bornholter, produce and market frozen finger food and snack products such as mozzarella sticks, cream cheese jalapeños, chilli cheese nuggets and sushi. The company has a highly diverse product portfolio based on cheese, fish, vegetables and baked goods, and markets its products in food retail outlets and the food service sector. With its workforce of 102 employees, the frostkrone Group generated sales of approximately €36 million in 2011. The frostkrone Group will benefit from Ardian’s European network and from its expertise, particularly in relation to the food industry.

Founded in 2010, Place des Leads is a company which specializes in the collection, qualification and sale of data. Places des Leads is an innovative player with a technical platform that allows the company to monetize all leads.

Novotema designs and produces rubber components for applications in the automotive, medical, gas control and industrial sectors. Founded in 1973, the Novotema Group employs 178 staff and generates the majority of its revenues in Germany (approximately 51%) in 2011. In 2011, the Novotema Group posted revenues of more than €28 million. Ardian will support Novotema's strategy based on a stronger sales structure and an increased market presence.