Vontobel Places New USD 400 Million AT1 Bonds
Vontobel has successfully placed new Additional Tier 1 bonds (AT1 bonds) with a nominal value of USD 400 million in two tranches of USD 200 million and a denomination of USD 200,000 each with funds managed by Apollo Global Management.
Czech Republic: Schoenherr advises BHS Private Equity Fund on acquisition of Altran CZ a.s.
Schoenherr advised BHS Private Equity Fund (“BHS PE Fund”), whose general partner is Versute Investments a.s., on the acquisition of Altran CZ a.s., renamed Tiyo a.s. (“Tiyo”), a leading provider of research, development and testing services, from Capgemini group.
NKF expands tax practice with two new partners in Geneva
Niederer Kraft Frey is pleased to announce a significant expansion of its tax practice with the joining of two new tax partners in Geneva, effective as of 1 October 2023: Marcel Meier and Jacques Pittet.
Homburger advised AustralianSuper Pty Ltd. on its EUR 1.5 bn investment in Vantage Data Centers Europe
On September 12, 2023, AustralianSuper Pty Ltd. (AustralianSuper) announced the signing of a EUR 1.5 bn deal with DigitalBridge Group to acquire a significant minority stake in Vantage Data Centers Europe, Middle East and Africa (Vantage EMEA). AustralianSuper will join DigitalBridge as key shareholder in Vantage EMEA, one of the fastest growing hyperscale data center …
Ilyashev & Partners Advises Shipowners and Insurers of Four Ships that Left Great Odesa Ports
The team of Odesa Office of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm acted as legal advisor for shipowners, mutual liability insurance clubs (P&I Clubs) and war risk insurers of Primus (ex Polarstar), Anna Theresa (ex Filia Glory), Puma and Comet vessels.
Homburger advised ARYZTA AG with regard to its CHF 71.8 m and EUR 60 m senior term facilities
Homburger acted as counsel to ARYZTA AG in its capacity as borrower in connection with its CHF 71.8 m and EUR 60 m senior term facilities, coordinated by Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A.
Austria: Schoenherr advises EIC Fund on investment in Kern Tec’s EUR 12m Series A financing round
Schoenherr advised the EIC Fund, the venture investment arm of the European Innovation Council (EIC), on its investment in the EUR 12m Series A financing round of Kern Tec, an Austrian food tech company, led by Belgian firm Telos Impact.
PolyPeptide secures revolving credit facility
Niederer Kraft Frey advised PolyPeptide on its inaugural EUR 111 million three-year revolving credit facility with Credit Suisse, Danske Bank and Zürcher Kantonalbank as mandated lead arrangers.
Saraf and Partners acts for Viatris in divestment of its Women’s Healthcare business, and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) business in India.
02nd October, 2023: Global healthcare leader Viatris, (formerly known as Mylan), has taken a significant step towards its strategic goals by entering into agreements on October 1st to divest key business segments, including its Women’s Healthcare and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) businesses. The total consideration for these divestments amounts to a substantial USD 1.2 billion.
New partner in Luxembourg: GSK Stockmann brings Anna Gassner on board
Anna Gassner will be joining GSK Stockmann’s team in Luxembourg as of 1 October 2023. The addition of a new partner is part of the firm’s strategy to further expand its advisory services in the areas of corporate M&A and private equity.