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Extramet has been acquired by ADMETOS

October 2025 — EXTRAMET AG has been acquired by an investment company advised by ADMETOS GmbH. This transaction secures the succession of long-standing owner Hans-Jörg Mihm, who is retiring after more than four decades of entrepreneurial leadership. The new owner is committed to the company’s long-term development, with plans to strengthen its market position and unlock operational improvement potential.

EXTRAMET, headquartered in Switzerland, is a leading manufacturer and solutions partner for high-quality carbide products. Committed to innovation, precision and advanced technology, the company specializes in the development and production of milling and drilling blanks for industries such as automotive, aerospace, precision and micro-mechanics, food and packaging and medical technology. EXTRAMET supplies leading industrial companies and customers worldwide.

ADMETOS is a diversified, owner-managed industrial and investment holding company based in Germany, specializing in direct investments in the European mid-market. The firm pursues an entrepreneurial, hands-on approach focused on the sustainable development and long-term value creation of its portfolio companies.

Our role in the transaction

Oaklins’ team in Switzerland acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to the shareholder of EXTRAMET, providing comprehensive support throughout the entire sales process. This included preparation, buyer identification, due diligence and negotiation support through to the signing and closing of the transaction. Oaklins’ team in Germany supported the transaction.

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“Working with Oaklins was a key factor in the success of our transaction. Their expert and practical advice throughout the M&A process and during commercial negotiations accelerated the transaction in many respects and took the pressure off our management team. They always kept our strategic objectives in mind.”

Hans-Jörg Mihm

Owner, EXTRAMET AG

Talk to the deal team

Dr. Daniel Spring

Partner
Bern, Switzerland
Oaklins Switzerland

Dr. Jürg Stucker

Partner
Zurich, Switzerland
Oaklins Switzerland

Christoph Walker

Director
Zurich, Switzerland
Oaklins Switzerland

Felix Stehr

Associate Director
Hamburg, Germany
Oaklins Germany

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