The Platform Group SE & Co. KGaA has signed an agreement to sell its majority stake in BEVMAQ GmbH, a platform for beverage machinery headquartered in Menslage, Germany. The deal, signed on October 5, 2026, was announced by the Dusseldorf-based software company. Closing of the transaction is expected in the fourth quarter of 2026. The buyer is a group of German investors, and the parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. The transaction marks the end of TPG's ownership of BEVMAQ, which it first invested in during 2022.
During TPG's holding period, BEVMAQ delivered significant growth in revenue, EBITDA, and earnings. The number of machines available on the platform increased more than eightfold since TPG's initial investment. BEVMAQ connects buyers and sellers of beverage machinery worldwide, serving a specialized niche within the broader machinery trading sector. The sale allows TPG to realize value from a successful investment while the new owners take over a platform that has expanded its inventory dramatically under TPG's stewardship.
The Platform Group SE & Co. KGaA is a Europe-wide operating software company active in 26 industries through its proprietary platform solutions. Its partner network comprises more than 17,600 partners who use the platform solutions to address both B2B and B2C customers. Industries served include the luxury portfolio, optics and hearing, furniture retail, machinery trading, dental technology, and electronics. The Group operates 19 locations across Europe and is headquartered in Dusseldorf. For the financial year 2025, the company reported revenue of EUR 728 million and adjusted EBITDA of EUR 55 million.
The divestment of BEVMAQ reflects TPG's strategy of building and scaling platform businesses before exiting at a profit. By selling its majority stake, TPG can redeploy capital into other areas of its portfolio. The buyer group, composed of German investors, acquires a platform that has demonstrated strong growth in a specialized market. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to complete in the final quarter of 2026. Further details about the sale can be found in the original release on www.newmediawire.com.
For TPG, the sale represents a successful exit from a non-core investment. The company's core focus remains on its proprietary platform solutions across multiple industries. The proceeds from the sale are not disclosed, but the growth metrics suggest a positive return. The transaction also highlights the ongoing consolidation and investment activity in the industrial machinery trading sector. The new owners of BEVMAQ will take over a platform with an expanded global reach and a larger inventory of machines. More information about TPG is available at corporate.the-platform-group.com.
The sale is not expected to have a material impact on TPG's financial guidance for 2026, as the company continues to operate across 26 industries with a broad partner network. The closing of the transaction in Q4 2026 will finalize the transfer of ownership. This news is significant for stakeholders in the beverage machinery market, as it signals continued investor interest in specialized platforms. It also demonstrates TPG's ability to grow and successfully divest platform businesses, which may inform its future investment decisions. The original announcement was distributed via NEWMEDIAWIRE.
