Pava Partners acted as exclusive Debt Advisor to funds advised by KKA Partners (“KKA”) on the acquisition of a majority stake in GeHo Group, a leading German distributor of confectionaries, snacks, beverages, and other supplementary products.

Pava Partners arranged an attractive acquisition financing package which will also support the future operational financing needs of the company as well as enabling potential buy & build opportunities.

GeHo Group has achieved a new milestone in partnering with KKA to accelerate further growth. This strategic step follows a record financial performance in 2024 and sets the basis for the next growth phase and further expansion of the company. The Holthuijsen family, as sellers and core of the management team, will stay on board both as significant minority shareholders and in their management roles going forward.

“The Debt Advisory team at Pava Partners played an instrumental role in the successful execution of the transaction. Their strong and deep involvement throughout all project phases enabled us to focus on executing the transaction from an equity perspective. We are also highly appreciative in the way Pava Partners collaborated with all other advisors in a seamless approach,” says Patrick Feller, Managing Partner at KKA.