Pava Partners acted as exclusive debt advisor to funds advised by DPE Deutsche Private Equity (“DPE”) on the acquisition of a majority stake in IMPAG Group (“IMPAG” or the “Group”), a specialty chemicals distribution business. DPE’s investment enables the strategic expansion of the Group and accelerated growth in a market characterized by ongoing consolidation.

The involvement and support of a new majority shareholder is part of IMPAG’s long-term growth strategy, aimed at further strengthening its market position and creating sustainable value-add as a solution provider for its customers, suppliers as well as employees. With the change in ownership, IMPAG will enhance its agility and innovation capabilities and continue to focus on its corporate vision by further developing its product range and expanding its service offering.

Pava Partners has contributed significantly to IMPAG’s strategic opportunities by establishing a highly flexible financing structure with additional committed credit facilities to support further inorganic growth.