Tägerwilen, 27 January 2026 – SOLIT Group AG and Bullion International Group (BIG) have signed a binding agreement for the acquisition of a majority stake in SOLIT Group AG. The transaction is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2026. The founders and the previous main shareholders of SOLIT, Robert Vitye, Tim Schieferstein and Thomas Hellener, will continue to play a key role in shaping the company’s development.
BIG was founded in 2024 by the MKS PAMP GROUP, a global integrated leader in the precious metals industry. Through BIG, MKS PAMP GROUP is pursuing its goal of establishing a globally leading, fully integrated platform for physical precious metals industry. ‘We are looking forward to the new collaboration as it will unlock additional opportunities: it will expand our scope of action, accelerate innovation and take our joint potential for success to a new level, ’ said Robert Vitye, CEO of SOLIT Group AG.
The partnership is based on clear strategic complementarity and a shared longterm focus. The focus for SOLIT is on three core objectives: accelerated internationalisation against the backdrop of an extraordinary macroeconomic environment, efficient securing of physical precious metals supplies through direct access to MKS PAMP GROUP’s integrated value chain, includig the iconic PAMP brand portfolio. Robert Vitye will continue to serve as SOLIT CEO and
assume responsibility for all of Europe as part of BIG’s global growth strategy.
„We have found a partner who shares our values and goals, and we are using this momentum to strengthen our position in the European market and in digital access, and to actively shape the opportunities of this new era to play a leading role in Europe,” said Ken Lewis, CEO of Bullion International Group.
As part of the investment, BIG’s existing European activities will be complemented by those of SOLIT in German-speaking countries. The 30-strong team at GoldAvenue.com, based in Geneva, will expand its presence in Switzerland, France, Italy, the UK, and other European markets under the leadership of SOLIT. In addition, the European wholesale business will be integrated under the MTB Metals brand and expanded jointly. The newly acquired logistics center will also be used integrated across all brands in the future.
As part of the new ownership structure, the Board of Directors of SOLIT Group AG will be expanded to five members.
About BIG
Bullion International Group is a leading global provider in the precious metals sector, uniting strong brands such as APMEX, OneGold, MTB, GOLD AVENUE, Bullion.com, and the Bullion Card under one roof. As part of the MKS PAMP GROUP, it combines decades of expertise with technological innovation and maximum transparency. Bullion International Group is one of the largest and most trusted providers in the precious metals industry. Its focus is on long-term value, service, and the goal of making precious metals accessible worldwide.
More: www.bullioninternationalgroup.com
About MKS PAMP GROUP
MKS PAMP GROUP is an integrated consortium specializing in all aspects of the precious metals industry, servicing the global supply chain from upstream to downstream. This family company was established over 60 years ago in Switzerland and is now an innovative global business serving precious metals producers, users, traders and consumers worldwide.
The leading precious metals group comprises MKS PAMP, MMTC-PAMP, and the Bullion International Group, which includes MTB, APMEX, SOLIT Group, and GOLD AVENUE. Together, the group employs over 1,650 people worldwide and maintains a strong local presence in key precious metals markets through two refineries, three mints, and 19 offices across ten countries.
More: www.mkspampgroup.com/companies
About the SOLIT Group
SOLIT Group AG is one of the leading precious metal trading companies in the Germanspeaking region and currently employs 190 people. Founded in 2008, the group offers a complete brand portfolio covering the entire value chain of physical gold and silver (goldsilbershop.de, flexgold.com, gold.de), precious metal savings plans and various storage concepts. SOLIT serves more than 500,000 satisfied customers and is one of the fastest-growing companies in its sector. In addition, SOLIT is a precious metal product partner for more than 300 banks and several thousand independent financial service providers. In addition to the Fachvereinigung Edelmetalle e.V. (FVEM), SOLIT is also a member of the Berufsverband des deutschen Münzenfachhandels e.V. (Professional Association of German Coin Dealers) and the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).
More: www.solit-group.com
