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. 

About DPE Deutsche Private Equity

DPE Deutsche Private Equity (“DPE”) is an independent investment company that supports medium-sized companies on their growth path as a partner investor.

Over the past 15 years, DPE has become one of the largest growth investors in the DACH region and currently manages total assets of over €3 billion. The core of DPE’s investment strategy is in the areas of digitalization/software, healthcare, industrial technology, B2B services, energy and environmental technology.

Within these sectors, DPE focuses on established companies that hold a strong market position with a leading product or service offering and offer significant growth potential for the future.

DPE focuses on medium-sized companies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and typically invests €50 to €200 million of equity per company.

About IMPAG Group

IMPAG Group (“IMPAG” or the “Group”) is a leading trading and service company specializing in the procurement and distribution of natural and synthetic raw materials, active ingredients and semi-finished products to various industries. Since its foundation in 1919 as a trading company for the Swiss textile industry, IMPAG has established itself as a major player in the industry.

The Group currently has over 200 employees and is present in six European countries through its subsidiaries in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, France, Spain and Poland while generally offering its services in more than 30 countries. With a diversified product portfolio of more than 5,000 products, the company serves customers in the Personal Care, Food, Pharma, Industrial Chemicals and Performance Chemicals business segments. The Group is characterized by a high level of technical expertise and excellent customer service. With an established presence in Switzerland and long-standing partnerships, the Group supports its customers with innovative solutions and technical know-how. Through its commitment to sustainability and the continuous development of its product portfolio, IMPAG has become one of the most successful specialty distributors in Europe.