Pava Partners advised the managing shareholders of the Hager & Meisinger Group on the entry of Apheon as a new majority shareholder. The investment is intended to further accelerate the Group’s international growth strategy while securing its long-term succession.

The Hager & Meisinger Group is an internationally established manufacturer and provider of high-quality dental products and solutions marketed under the renowned MEISINGER and JOTA brands. With a corporate history spanning more than 130 years, extensive manufacturing expertise, and customers in more than 100 countries, the Group combines in-house product development, premium manufacturing capabilities, and strong brand positioning across the entire value chain.

As a full-service provider of solutions for dental surgery and restorative dentistry, MEISINGER enjoys an outstanding academic reputation. Through its integrated treatment concepts for bone management and implantology, as well as its proprietary rotary instruments and system solutions, the company is internationally recognized as one of the leading innovators in the dental industry. JOTA, a specialized manufacturer of rotary instruments, is renowned for its high Swiss quality and precision standards. The company has established itself as a technology leader in diamond instruments through its exceptional manufacturing expertise. The Group operates two production facilities in Neuss, Germany, and Rüthi, Switzerland.

Dr. Burkard Höchst and Sebastian Voss, the Group’s current managing shareholders, will remain involved with the Group as both shareholders and managing directors. Together with Apheon, they will embark on the next phase of international growth, particularly through expansion into additional markets and targeted add-on acquisitions.

Hager & Meisinger Group on Pava Partners

“The entire Pava team delivered an outstanding collective effort and played a significant role in the success of the transaction. We would like to sincerely thank them for the excellent collaboration throughout the project and for their invaluable support,” said Dr. Burkard Höchst and Sebastian Voss, Managing Directors of MEISINGER and shareholders of the Group.

About MEISINGER

Headquartered in Neuss, MEISINGER is a leading international provider of high-precision solutions and services for the dental workflow. Founded in 1888, the family-owned company develops and produces high-quality rotary instruments, surgical systems, and implantology solutions for dentistry. With more than 12,000 products, in-house manufacturing in Germany, and distribution partners in more than 100 countries, MEISINGER is one of the world’s leading providers in its segment.

For more information, visit www.meisinger.de.

About JOTA

JOTA is a Swiss company with a long-standing tradition and a leading premium provider of rotary dental instruments, especially diamond-coated solutions. With more than 100 years of experience, the company stands for first-class quality and high reliability in the dental industry.

For more information, visit www.jota.dental.

About Apheon

Apheon is a pan-European private equity firm focused on mid-market companies, managing approximately €4.5 billion for institutional investors and entrepreneurial families. Apheon’s current portfolio comprises 25 companies with more than 25,000 employees and total reve-nues of approximately €4 billion. Apheon supports management teams in achieving sustainable growth through long-term capital, operational expertise, and a strong European network.

For more information, visit www.apheon.com.