Promat International NV, a subsidiary of the Etex Group NV, has reached an agreement with the shareholders of Microtherm Engineered Solutions NV (Gimv, Sofindev II and KBC Private Equity) on the sale of all Microtherm shares. This transaction is subject to approval by the German competition regulator (Bundeskartellamt). Following approval, the parties expect to complete the transaction within a couple of months. To read the full press release, please go to www.gimv.com.