Houlihan Lokey Advises Ipsen International Holding
Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce that Ipsen International Holding GmbH (Ipsen), a portfolio company of the Quadriga Capital funds (Quadriga), has successfully refinanced its existing indebtedness. Houlihan Lokey acted as exclusive financing advisor to Ipsen. The transaction closed on 31 July 2024.
Founded in 1948, Ipsen is a leading provider of mission-critical, highly engineered material transformation and treatment technology and related aftermarket parts and services, with significant customer solution customisation and engineering capabilities. Ipsen is recognised as an innovator in specialised metal and alloy transformation technology, with numerous ongoing initiatives including hydrogen-capable burners and Internet-of-Things connected furnaces. Covering more than 1,500 customers across 70 countries, Ipsen’s over 75-year track record of excellence has established the company as the premium partner for customers. Ipsen serves a blue-chip customer base of leading players across various industries, including aerospace and defence, automotive, healthcare, energy, medical, and general industrial.
Quadriga is a leading equity partner for medium-sized companies in the German-speaking region and neighbouring countries, focusing on growth-oriented businesses in the healthcare, tech-enabled services, and smart industries sectors. Since its inception, Quadriga has invested in more than 40 mid-market growth companies and more than 140 follow-on acquisitions.
Houlihan Lokey advised Ipsen on the refinancing for this transaction and acted as the exclusive financing advisor to the company on all commercial aspects of the deal. The advice secured a flexible financing package to support the company’s continued strong growth. The transaction further highlights Houlihan Lokey’s global capabilities and proven success in arranging cross-border debt financings.
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