Homburger advised Cibes Lift Group AB on its acquisition of Meier + Co. AG
On June 30, 2025, Cibes Lift Group successfully acquired Meier + Co. AG, the leading supplier of vertical platform lifts and stair lifts in Switzerland. Through the acquisition, Cibes expanded its direct sales presence to Switzerland, strengthening its position on the European market.
Homburger advised Zürcher Kantonalbank on the issuance of EUR 500 m 2.762 per cent. Fixed Rate Bonds
On July 8, 2025, Zürcher Kantonalbank successfully completed its issuance of EUR 500 m 2.762 per cent. Fixed Rate Bonds due July 8, 2030 (the Bonds). The senior unsecured Bonds have been issued under Zürcher Kantonalbank’s Swiss base prospectus consisting of the applicable summary and securities note for the issue of bonds and STNs of …
Homburger advised wefox in connection with its financing and restructuring program
On July 7, 2025, wefox Holding AG announced that it has secured funding of EUR 151 m, consisting of a EUR 76 m capital raise primarily from existing investors and a refinancing of an existing credit facility with EUR 75 m from Searchlight Capital Partners’ credit fund, Searchlight Opportunities Fund II. The funding follows a …
Homburger advised HR Group on its acquisition of H-Hotels
The Berlin-based HR Group has acquired H-Hotels, one of the largest privately managed German hotel companies. The transaction took effect on February 25, 2025, and comprises more than 60 hotels in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France and Hungary.
Homburger advised Thermo Fisher on its CHF 1.425 bn bond issuance
On March 7, 2025, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. successfully completed its issuance of its CHF bonds in an aggregate amount of CHF 1.425 bn, being the largest Swiss franc bond issuance from a US corporate issuer ever.
Homburger advised Yoda PLC on its investment into Ultima Capital SA
On June 30, 2025, Yoda PLC, a Cyprus-based investment corporation listed on the Cyprus stock exchange (CSE: YODA), announced the completion of its investment into ULTIMA CAPITAL SA, a Swiss luxury real estate owner, developer and operator listed on BX Swiss (BX: ULTIMA).
Homburger advises Idorsia Ltd on the public repurchase offer to exchange a series of unsecured convertible bonds with a principal amount of CHF 800 m in aggregate against newly issued “Pay-If-You-Can” notes
On June 25, 2025, Idorsia Ltd published its public repurchase offer (the Exchange Offer) to exchange its CHF 200 m senior unsecured convertible bonds due 2025 and its CHF 600 m senior unsecured convertible bonds due 2028 (the Bonds).
Homburger advised Julius Baer Group Ltd. on the issuance of EUR 500 m notes
On June 19, 2025, Julius Baer Group Ltd. issued EUR 500 m notes (the Notes). The issuance occurred indirectly through the ELM issuance vehicle, a repackaging issuance entity incorporated in the Netherlands. The Notes will be listed on Euronext Dublin.
Homburger advised BeOne Medicines Ltd. on its redomiciliation to Switzerland
On May 27, 2025, BeOne Medicines Ltd., a global oncology company, officially completed its redomiciliation from the Cayman Islands to Basel, Switzerland, following shareholder approval on April 28, 2025.
Homburger advised Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft on its inaugural issuance of CHF 250 m green bonds
On June 27, 2025, Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft successfully completed its issuance of CHF 250 m 0.785 per cent. fixed rate green bonds due 2030 under its issuance program for money market instruments, bonds and green bonds.