Press release

Antwerp (BE), The Hague (NL), 22 July 2025, 18:30 CET



Gimv invests in Hemink, a Dutch renovation and maintenance
specialist with focus on sustainable real estate
Hemink Group welcomes Gimv as a new investor. Gimv acquires a majority stake
from minority shareholder Pontex and the former management of Hemink. The latter
will retain a minority stake in the new structure. Hemink's current management team
will co-invest, underlining their long-term commitment to the company's further
growth. In collaboration with Gimv, Hemink aims to further expand its activities as a
national player in property maintenance in a sustainable manner. This will enable
Hemink to respond even better to the growing demand from clients while continuing
to offer good conditions for their employees.

Hemink has been a leading player in the Circular maintenance and renovation enable
finishing, and sustainable renovation and the reuse of materials, reduction of waste and
maintenance of real estate for more than 65 limit CO₂ emissions. This transition requires
years. The company specialises in circular cooperation across chains, smart planning and
project approaches and results-oriented data-driven decision-making, ensuring that
property maintenance, with a specific focus on sustainability, maintenance and improvement
large-scale and extensive sustainable go hand in hand, efficiently, measurably and
renovation projects. with a long-term impact. This approach is
essential to keep the housing stock sustainable
Over the years, Hemink has experienced strong and affordable for the future.
growth and built a solid reputation by
completely unburdening their clients with their Established foundation, new opportunities
comprehensive set of services. Quality, For employees, customers and partners, very
flexibility and craftsmanship are core values little will change. Hemink will continue to
that are decisive for clients. Due to this operate under its own identity, with the same
approach, Hemink has built up an impressive people, the same approach and the same
client base consisting of long-term partnerships ambition. The partnership with Gimv provides
and many multi-year contracts. With over 370 significant opportunities: additional knowledge
employees and a network of loyal partners, the and experience, and strength to further
company can respond quickly and flexibly to contribute to building a future-proof
local needs. Hemink operates from four Netherlands.
locations and is headquartered in Holten.
Rutger Vrielink (CEO) and Dennis Schasfoort
Shared ambition, moving forward together (CFO) explain: "With our qualified employees
The sustainable renovation of real estate and extensive range of services, we add value
requires an integrated approach. The focus is for our clients and actively contribute to
shifting to results-oriented property making the Netherlands more sustainable.
maintenance, in collaboration with all Pragmatic, creative and results-oriented: that is
stakeholders, and aimed at long-term what defines us! We would like to thank Pontex
performance, optimized total cost of for the pleasant cooperation over the past
ownership, minimal environmental impact and years and, together with Gimv, we are taking
maximum value for residents. the next step to serve our clients even better."




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Antwerp (BE), The Hague (NL), 22 July 2025, 18:30 CET

Press release



Rombout Poos (Partner) and Cos Vrins
(Principal) in Gimv's Sustainable Cities form the
deal team and describe the investment as About Gimv
follows: "Hemink is a strong player in a segment
that responds to important trends that closely Gimv is a European investment company, listed
align with the strategy of our Sustainable Cities on Euronext Brussels and a member of the
platform. We look forward to working with the Euronext BEL ESG Index. With over 45 years'
experience in private equity, Gimv currently has
Hemink team to realise further expansion and,
an investment portfolio of more than EUR 1.6
with it, the further sustainability of the Dutch
billion. The portfolio contains 61 portfolio
housing stock.”
companies, with combined turnover of EUR 4.5
billion and more than 20,000 employees.
Franck Marra (Partner) and Luuk Boere
(Investment Manager) at Pontex Investment
As a recognized market leader in selected
Partners state: “Hemink has achieved strong
investment platforms, Gimv identifies
growth over the past four years. Its strong
entrepreneurial, innovative companies with high
entrepreneurial spirit and innovative culture
growth potential and supports them in their
have been key drivers for its success. We are transformation into market leaders. Gimv's five
proud that Pontex has been able to contribute investment platforms are Consumer, Healthcare,
to this growth as an actively engaged Life Sciences, Smart Industries and Sustainable
shareholder. We would like to thank all Cities. Each platform works with an experienced
employees for their continued commitment team across Gimv’s home markets of Benelux,
and dedication and, in particular, Jan, Bert, France and DACH, supported by an extended
Robert, Dennis and Rutger for their leadership international network of experts.
and vision.”
Further information on Gimv can be found on
The transaction is subject to customary www.gimv.com.
conditions, including approval by the
competition authorities. No further financial
details will be disclosed.

For further information please contact:

Kristof Vande Capelle, CFO*
T +32 3 290 22 17 – kristof.vandecapelle@gimv.com

* acting on behalf of a company




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