Homburger advised UBS Switzerland AG on the financing of the acquisition of Dovida
Homburger acted as counsel to UBS Switzerland AG as mandated lead arranger, agent, security agent and original lender in connection with the financing of the acquisition of a majority stake in Horizon Home Care Group AG, a Swiss-based international provider of non-medical home care services operating under the brand Dovida, by Ardian.
Homburger advised Altri on strategic acquisition of majority stake in AeoniQ
Homburger acted as Swiss counsel to Altri, SGPS, S.A. (Altri), a leading Portuguese producer of sustainable cellulosic pulp, in connection with its strategic acquisition of a majority stake in AeoniQ Holding AG (AeoniQ), a Swiss-based cleantech spin-off of HeiQ Materials AG. The transaction will support the industrial scaling of AeoniQ, a climate-positive, biodegradable cellulosic filament …
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Homburger advised DEKRA SE on its acquisition of an additional stake in Spearhead AG
On June 2, 2025, the German vehicle inspection company DEKRA SE announced the acquisition of an additional stake in Spearhead AG, a Swiss company specializing in data analytics for automotive claims and vehicle lifecycle management. As a result of the transaction, DEKRA SE became the majority shareholder of Spearhead AG. Homburger acted as legal counsel …
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).