riha WeserGold
Squarefield acted as exclusive capital advisor to riha WeserGold on the refinancing and increase of its working capital facility including an international cash pool
In September 2025, our client riha WeserGold Getränke GmbH & Co. KG (“riha WeserGold” or the “Company”), a leading German beverage producer with a strong international footprint, successfully refinanced the existing syndicated loan and expanded its working capital financing.
The new facilities, running in parallel and being linked by a joint security trust agreement provide a substantial increase in operational flexibility. As part of the new structure, a group-wide cash pool was introduced, which enables centralised management of liquidity across the Company and its international subsidiaries.
Squarefield acted as exclusive capital advisor to riha WeserGold in the structuring and arranging of the debt facilities, ensuring a competitive and asset-based financing solution provided by Commerzbank, DKB and NORD/LB. In addition, Squarefield assisted the Company in setting up an international cash pool.
riha WeserGold
Founded more than 90 years ago, riha WeserGold is a third-generation, family-owned company and one of the largest beverage manufacturers in Germany and Europe. The Company offers a broad range of high-quality non-alcoholic beverages including juices, nectars, iced teas, spritzers and mineral water, produced through efficient and highly automated processes with strong expertise in various packaging technologies.
riha WeserGold markets a wide portfolio of own brands such as WeserGold, Extaler Mineralquell, naturella and Durstlöscher. In addition, the Company is a trusted and long-standing private label supplier for leading retailers and acts as a contract filler for well-known beverage brands across Europe. Products are offered in various packaging formats such as carton-based packaging, stand-up pouches, PET and glass bottles.
The Company is vertically integrated through the cultivation of its own apple plantations, and the production and sale of raw and semi-finished products such as apple, carrot, banana and pineapple juice concentrates, which are supplied both internally and to third parties, providing a significant cost and supply chain advantage.
With more than 1,600 employees, the Company operates three production sites in Germany (Rinteln (headquarters), Dodow and Waibstadt) and two sites in Spain (Lekunberri) and Costa Rica (Siquirres), complemented by additional sales offices.
Andreas Reimer – CEO riha WeserGold“We are very satisfied with the outcome of this refinancing. Squarefield guided us with a clear and structured process, always keeping our specific requirements in mind. Their hands-on support and strong execution capabilities ensured that the new financing structure is perfectly tailored to riha WeserGold’s needs. We greatly appreciate their dedication and the trustful partnership that led to an excellent result.”