Allen & Overy LLP has advised BNP Paribas in connection with a capital increase of AIXTRON SE in the amount of approximately 100 million euros. The capital increase was by way of  a private placement on an accelerated placement process (accelerated bookbuilding). AIXTRON SE issued 10,223,133 new shares from authorized capital to international institutional investors at a price of 9.90 euros per share. The offer comprises almost 10% of the registered share capital of AIXTRON SE before the transaction.

BNP Paribas and the German Bank AG appointed to act as joint bookrunners.

The Allen & Overy team consists of partners Dr. Oliver Seiler (International Capital Markets) and Gernot Wagner (U.S. Corporate Finance) and Senior Associates, Dr. Camilla Kehler-White and Dr. Susanne Lenz (U.S. Corporate Finance, all Frankfurt).