Bär & Karrer Advises QSR International on the Acquisition of Swiss Academic Software

QSR International LLC, a US based developer of research & educational software and a portfolio company of Rubicon Technology Partners, has acquired all shares in Swiss Academic Software GmbH, developer of the leading literature and knowledge management software Citavi.

Bär & Karrer Advises Lonza on the CHF 4.2 Billion Sale of Lonza’s Specialty Ingredients Business to Bain Capital and Cinven

On 8 February 2021, Lonza entered into a definitive agreement with Bain Capital and Cinven to sell Lonza’s Specialty Ingredients business and operations for an enterprise value of CHF 4.2 billion. The divestment will allow Lonza to refocus its business as a pure-play partner to the healthcare industry.

Bär & Karrer Advises the Netrics Group on the Acquisition of a data center in Biel

Together with HRS, the Netrics group, a portfolio company of Waterland Private Equity, takes over the state-of-the-art data center in the Bözingenfeld industrial area of Biel, thus taking another logical step in its growth strategy.

Bär & Karrer Advises CVC Capital Partners on its Partnership with FIVB

CVC Capital Partners (CVC), one of the world’s leading private equity firms, will partner with Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB), the world governing body of the sport of volleyball, in the newly founded joint-venture VW Volleyball World SA. VW Volleyball World SA will be responsible for the commercial operation of key volleyball and beach volleyball …

Bär & Karrer Advises FE fundinfo on the Acquisition of CSSP

FE fundinfo, a global fund data and technology provider, acquired CSSP – Center for Social and Sustainable Products AG, an innovative business focusing on ESG and carbon investment reporting solutions.

Bär & Karrer Advised Savex Capital on Obtaining its FINMA License

In January 2021, Savex Capital AG started operating as a fully licensed Swiss asset manager of collective investment schemes.

Bär & Karrer Advises on Swiss Regulatory Aspects of the Merger of Insurance Groups Provinzial NordW

Provinzial NordWest Holding AG and Provinzial Rheinland Holding AöR merged by way of a spin-off whereby Provinzial Rheinland Holding AöR transferred the part of its assets relating to the insurance business, in particular its holdings in the insurance companies of the group, to Provinzial Nordwest Holding AG. In return, Provinzial Rheinland Holding AöR received new …

Bär & Karrer Advised the Shareholders on the Sale of Webnode to team.blue

The shareholders of Webnode AG sold their shares to team.blue, one of the largest hosting providers in Europe. Webnode is one of the leading website builder companies in Europe.

Bär & Karrer Advises Partners Group on the Acquisition of a Significant Equity Stake in Telepass

Partners Group, the global private markets investment manager, acquired a significant equity stake in Telepass S.p.A. (“Telepass”), a leading electronic toll collection services provider in Europe. Following the acquisition, Partners Group will be the joint owner of Telepass with its current investor Atlantia S.p.A. The transaction values Telepass at an enterprise value of over EUR …

Bär & Karrer Advises Partners Group on the Acquisition of a Significant Equity Stake in Telepass

Partners Group, the global private markets investment manager, acquired a significant equity stake in Telepass S.p.A. (“Telepass”), a leading electronic toll collection services provider in Europe. Following the acquisition, Partners Group will be the joint owner of Telepass with its current investor Atlantia S.p.A. The transaction values Telepass at an enterprise value of over EUR …