Bär & Karrer Ltd.

On 14 August 2025 Tecan Group Ltd. (SIX Swiss Exchange: TECN) successfully issued CHF 150 million 0.85% fixed rate domestic straight bonds due 2030. The bonds are listed and traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange. UBS Investment Bank and Zürcher Kantonalbank acted as joint lead managers, with Bank J. Safra Sarasin serving as co-lead manager. Bär & Karrer acted as legal advisor to Tecan. The team included Lukas Roesler, Ralph Malacrida and Selin Ickin (all Capital Markets and Corporate), as well as Susanne Schreiber and Lesia Tüchthuisen (both Tax).

L’Oréal, the world leader in beauty, acquires an additional 10% stake in Galderma Group AG (Galderma), the pure-play dermatology category leader and one of the world’s largest players in injectable aesthetics, from Sunshine SwissCo AG, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, and Auba Investment Pte. Ltd. (a consortium led by EQT).  This transaction increases L’Oréal’s strategic stake in Galderma to 20% of the share capital. The transaction will be implemented by way of an off-market block trade with the EQT-led consortium. L’Oréal and Galderma will also explore reinforcing their existing scientific partnership. Bär & Karrer is acting as Swiss legal counsel for L’Oréal. The team includes Mariel Hoch, Dieter Dubs, Fabienne Perlini-Frehner, Marlene Lienau, Dominic Leu, Nick Wälti and Ben Tschigg (all M&A) and Mani Reinert (Antitrust) For further information please contact: Media Relations, Eric Stupp Tel: +41 58 261 50 00 Email: [email protected]

The controlling shareholder of Campari Group, Luxembourg-based Lagfin S.C.A., completed through its Swiss branch a strategic investment in logol AG, a Swiss leader in AI and digital transformation focused on AI-driven, mission-critical SaaS solutions for professional services. Lagfin's equity investment marks a significant milestone for logol, providing funds to accelerate the development of EFFE Premium, an advanced wealth management platform designed for large-scale entities such as family offices, foundations, and endowment funds. Bär & Karrer acted as Swiss legal advisor to logol in this transaction. The team was led by Andrea Ziswiler (Corporate and M&A) and included Bryan Bruschi and Franco Singenberger (both Corporate and M&A) and Massimo Vanotti (Notarial Services). For further information please contact: Media Relations, Eric Stupp Tel: +41 58 261 50 00 Email: [email protected] Bär & Karrer is a leading Swiss law firm with more than 200 lawyers, providing customized legal advice in complex transactions and litigation. Clients range from multinational corporations to private individuals in Switzerland and abroad. Bär & Karrer is present with offices in all main language regions in Switzerland and operates globally via an international network of leading law firms. For further information please visit baerkarrer.ch.

Main Capital Partners, The Hague, Netherlands, is a leading software investor managing private equity funds and is active in the Benelux, DACH, France, the Nordics and the United States. With over 20 years of experience in strengthening its portfolio of software companies as a strategic partner, it has now acquired a majority stake in POLYPOINT AG. POLYPOINT AG, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Bern-Gümligen, Switzerland, is a provider of software solutions for workforce management and resource planning in the healthcare sector. Bär & Karrer acted as legal advisor to Main Capital Partners in this transaction. Raphael Annasohn led the team which included Julian Lindt and Dr. Katarina Skoric (all M&A), Susanne Schreiber, Martin Leu, Alessia Suter and Christina Fricker (all Tax), Faton Aliu and Dominique Simmen (both Financing), Laura Widmer and Nicola Schön (both Employment), Markus Wang and Christine Schweikard (both IP), Christian Kunz and Katharina Cardon (both Data Protection), Ruth Bloch-Riemer and Sébastien Di Natale (both Social Security), Rocco Rigozzi and Corina Moschen (both Real Estate) and Julia Eiholzer (Notarial Services).

Bär & Karrer advised TeamSystem S.p.A., a leading technology company specialized in digital solutions for management of businesses and professionals, on the acquisition of Arca24.com SA, a Swiss-based software house highly specialized in the development and commercialization of software and innovative services fordigitalization of HR processes, intended for employment agencies, recruitment firms and companies across all sectors. Bär & Karrer acted as Swiss legal advisor to TeamSystem S.p.A. in this transaction. The team was co-led by Paolo Bottini (Tax and M&A) and Andrea Ziswiler (Corporate and M&A) and included Bryan Bruschi and Franco Singenberger (both Corporate and M&A), Luca Castiglioni (Employment), Aron Liechti (Tax) as well as Massimo Vanotti (Notarial Services). For further information please contact: Media Relations, Eric Stupp Tel: +41 58 261 50 00 Email: [email protected]

Gimv and EGS Beteiligungen AG reinforce their strategic support for SpineArt SAthrough the participation in a CHF 25 million capital increase. SpineArt SA is a global medtech innovator specialising in innovative solutions for spinal surgery. Bär & Karrer acted as legal advisor to Gimv in this transaction. The team of Bär & Karrer was led by Christoph Neeracher and Luca Jagmetti and further included Ronny Schmid, Aurèle Bertrand and Silvio Halter (all M&A), Susanne Schreiber and Martin Leu (both tax) as well as Lukas Roesler (financing). For further information please contact: Media Relations, Eric Stupp Tel: +41 58 261 50 00 Email: [email protected]

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG (SMG) was founded in November 2021 as a joint venture between Mobiliar, TX Group, Ringier und General Atlantic. With today's IPO of SMG, Mobiliar is reducing its shareholding to 19.3% and thus remains a significant shareholder in the leading online marketplace in Switzerland. Bär & Karrer acted as legal advisor to Mobiliar in the IPO of SMG. The team was led by Christoph Neeracher and Luca Jagmetti (both M&A) as well as Urs Kägi (Capital Markets) and further included Dieter Dubs, Florian Schweighofer (both Capital Markets), Sebastian Sutter, Aurèle Bertrand (both M&A), Susanne Schreiber, Fabian Capt (both Tax) as well as Mani Reinert (Antitrust). For further information please contact: Media Relations, Eric Stupp Tel: +41 58 261 50 00 Email: [email protected]

Zurich, Switzerland, 9 September 2025 ETH Zurich has enacted a revised policy for ETH spin-offs and start-ups and for the first time implemented a dedicated Equity and Licensing Policy. With these measures, ETH establishes a transparent and founder-friendly framework designed to foster entrepreneurial activities of ETH members and enhance technology transfer to the public. In particular, founders can opt for an express licensing process with standard terms to expedite the launch of their venture. The revised framework also grants founders structured access to "E3", ETH's entrepreneurship ecosystem which offers mentorship, training programs, infrastructure access and investor networking opportunities. Bär & Karrer acted as legal advisor to ETH regarding the new regulations. The team was led by Luca Jagmetti and included Markus Wang (IP), Markus Schott (Public Law), Lukas Bründler and Björn Wegberg (both Corporate/M&A). For further information please contact: Media Relations, Eric Stupp Tel: +41 58 261 50 00 Email: [email protected]

Zurich, Switzerland, 9 September 2025 Bär & Karrer advised the shareholders of Tannenwald Holding AG on the acquisition of SPAR Holding AG from SPAR Group Ltd (South Africa). The team was led by Christoph Neeracher and Philippe Seiler and further includes Lukas Bründler, Djawad Kleist and Aurèle Bertrand (all M&A), Raoul Stocker, Fabian Capt and Aaron Liechti (all Tax), Lukas Roesler and Colin Giezendanner (both Financing), Markus Wang and Christine Schweikard (both IP/IT), Rocco Rigozzi and Corina Moschen (both Real Estate), Mani Reinert and Martin Werner (both Antitrust) as well as Laura Widmer and Nicola Schön (both Employment). For further information please contact: Media Relations, Eric Stupp Tel: +41 58 261 50 00 Email: [email protected]

DBAG Fund VIII, a private equity fund advised by Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG), has entered into an agreement to aquire MAIT Group from 3i Group plc. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025. Headquartered in Rottweil, Germany, MAIT is a leading IT services provider for mid-market clients in the DACH region, offering digitalization solutions in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and IT services. With over 900 employees across 25 locations in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Benelux countries, the company serves more than 7,000 clients, particularly in the manufacturing sector. Bär & Karrer is acting as Swiss legal advisor to DBAG in this transaction. The team is led by Raphael Annasohn and includes Julian Lindt, Sean Schläpfer and Fabian Uebelhart (all M&A), Sandra Schaffner (Employment), Mani Reinert and Martin Werner (both Competition), as well as Ruth Bloch-Riemer and Sébastien Di Natale (both Pension/Social Security). A&O Shearman, with a team led by Dr. Roman Kasten, is acting as international counsel to DBAG. For further information please contact: Media Relations, Eric Stupp Tel: +41 58 261 50 00 Email: [email protected]

Zurich, 18 August 2025 Bär & Karrer Advises Advent on Public Tender Offer for u-blox Holding AG On 17 August 2025, ZI Zenith S.à r.l., a European indirect subsidiary of funds managed and/or advised by Advent International, L.P., a leading global private equity investor, published the pre-announcement of a public tender offer to acquire all publicly held shares of u-blox Holding AG, a global provider of leading positioning and short-range communication technologies and services, for a cash consideration of CHF 135.00 per share. The offer price represents a 32.4% premium to the (undistorted) Volume-Weighted Average Price (VWAP) of the last 60 trading days until 14 August 2025, resulting in a valuation of u-blox's equity, on a fully diluted basis, of approximately CHF 1,050 million. The board of directors of u-blox unanimously recommends its shareholders to accept the public tender offer, and u-blox's largest shareholders as well as its board of directors and management team have committed to tender all of their shares. Bär & Karrer acts as Advent's lead legal advisor in this transaction. The team is co-led by Urs Kägi and Dieter Dubs and included Linus Zweifel, Matthias Tanner, Urs Stürmer, Mariel Hoch, Ann-Kathrin Bühler and Ronny Schmid (all Corporate/M&A), Lukas Roesler and Jorgos Boulamatsis (both Financing), Markus Wang and Christine Schweikard (both IP), Laura Widmer and Marc Paronitti (both Employment), Ruth Bloch-Riemer and Sébastien Di Natale (both Social Security), Rocco Rigozzi and Corina Moschen (both Real Estate), Susanne Schreiber (Tax), Mani Reinert and Martin Werner (both Antitrust) as well as Julia Stempfel (Regulatory). For further information please contact: Media Relations, Eric Stupp Tel: +41 58 261 50 00 Email: [email protected] Bär & Karrer is a leading Swiss law firm with more than 200 lawyers, providing customized legal advice in complex transactions and litigation. Clients range from multinational corporations to private individuals in Switzerland and abroad. Bär & Karrer is present with offices in all main language regions in Switzerland and operates globally via an international network of leading law firms. For further information please visit baerkarrer.ch.

The future Audi F1 Team and Revolut, the global fintech leader with over 60 million customers, are joining forces in a landmark agreement that will see Revolut become the title partner of the team from the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship season onward. Bär & Karrer acted as legal advisor to the future Audi F1 Team in this transaction. The team was led by Markus Wang and included Christine Schweikard (both IP & Sports Law) as well as Susanne Schreiber and Sébastien Di Natale (both Tax). For further information please contact: Media Relations, Eric Stupp Tel: +41 58 261 50 00 Email: [email protected] Bär & Karrer is a leading Swiss law firm with more than 200 lawyers, providingMcustomized legal advice in complex transactions and litigation. Clients range from multinational corporations to private individuals in Switzerland and abroad. Bär & Karrer is present with offices in all main language regions in Switzerland and operates globally via an international network of leading law firms. For further information please visit baerkarrer.ch

Following the announcement of the transaction in November 2024 and the approval of the project by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), Gonet & Cie SA, a Swiss private bank founded in Geneva in 1845, has completed the acquisition and subsequent merger by absorption of ONE swiss bank SA, a Swiss private bank with offices in Geneva, Lugano and Zurich, and a subsidiary in Dubai. The newly formed entity, operating under the single brand name "Gonet" within the Arab Bank Switzerland Group, manages nearly CHF 12 billion in assets, with a particularly strong presence in Switzerland, and now provides an expanded range of products and services for private and institutional clients. Bär & Karrer acted as legal advisor to Gonet and Arab Bank Switzerland Group throughout the acquisition and merger process. The team was led by Martin Anderson and includes Teymour Bakhtiar (both M&A and Banking), Christoph Suter and Alice Johnson (both Tax) as well as Laura Widmer and Marc Paronitti (both Employment). For further information please contact: Media Relations, Eric Stupp Tel: +41 58 261 50 00 Email: [email protected] Bär & Karrer is a leading Swiss law firm with more than 200 lawyers, providing customized legal advice in complex transactions and litigation. Clients range from multinational corporations to private individuals in Switzerland and abroad. Bär & Karrer is present with offices in all main language regions in Switzerland and operates globally via an international network of leading law firms. For further information please visit baerkarrer.ch.

On 1 July 2025, the Swiss specialty vehicle manufacturer Aebi Schmidt announced the successful completion of its merger with The Shyft Group, thereby creating a world-class specialty vehicles leader with sales of approx. USD 2 billion per year and 70 locations worldwide. The shares of the combined Aebi Schmidt Group (NASDAQ: AEBI) started trading on NASDAQ Global Select Market on 1 July 2025 on a "when-issued" basis and on a "regular-way" basis from 2 July 2025. Bär & Karrer acts as legal advisor to Aebi Schmidt. The team is led by Urs Kägi and Rolf Watter and includes Linus Zweifel, Shu Zhang, Vera Naegeli, Marie-Cristine Kaptan and Ann-Kathrin Bühler (all Corporate/M&A and Capital Markets), Mani Reinert and Tim Meyer (both Antitrust), Susanne Schreiber and Elena Kumashova (both Tax), Laura Widmer (Employment) as well as Thomas Stoltz and Julia Eiholzer (both Notary). For further information please contact: Media Relations, Eric Stupp Tel: +41 58 261 50 00 Email: [email protected] Bär & Karrer is a leading Swiss law firm with more than 200 lawyers, providing customized legal advice in complex transactions and litigation. Clients range from multinational corporations to private individuals in Switzerland and abroad. Bär & Karrer is present with offices in all main language regions in Switzerland and operates globally via an international network of leading law firms. For further information please visit baerkarrer.ch.

Bär & Karrer advises funds managed by GENUI and other shareholders on the sale of Labor Team Group to Galenica AG. Labor Team Group is a leading operator of medical laboratories providing individual diagnostics. Bär & Karrer acts as legal advisor to the sellers in this transaction. The team is co-led by Christoph Neeracher and Philippe Seiler and also includes Djawad Kleist, Marlene Lienau, Yascha Fengler, Silvio Halter and Nicolas Meier (all M&A), Susanne Schreiber, Martin Leu, Cyrill Diefenbacher, Fabian Capt and Leotrim Berisha (all Tax), Markus Wang and Christine Schweikard (both IP/IT) and Mani Reinert as well as Tim Meyer (both Antitrust). For further information please contact: Media Relations, Eric Stupp Tel: +41 58 261 50 00 Email: [email protected] Bär & Karrer is a leading Swiss law firm with more than 200 lawyers, providing customized legal advice in complex transactions and litigation. Clients range from multinational corporations to private individuals in Switzerland and abroad. Bär & Karrer is present with offices in all main language regions in Switzerland and operates globally via an international network of leading law firms. For further information please visit baerkarrer.ch.

United Grinding Group successfully completes the acquisition of Georg Fischer AG's business unit GF Machining Solutions. GF Machining Solutions is one of the world’s leading providers of complete solutions for precision components and tools manufacturers, and the mould-making industry. Bär & Karrer acted as legal advisor to United Grinding Group. The team included Ralph Malacrida and Tim Salz (both M&A and Financing), Dominique Simmen (M&A), Susanne Schreiber, Alessia Suter and Fabian Capt (all Tax), Markus Wang and Christine Schweikard (both IP and IT), Mani Reinert and Tim Meyer (both Competition), Patrick Neher (Real Estate), Laura Widmer and Manuel Schmid (both Employment), Ruth Bloch-Riemer and Stefan Bollinger (both Pensions and Social Security) as well as Özden Omürcan and Kevin Kögler (both Notarial Services). For further information please contact: Media Relations, Eric Stupp Tel: +41 58 261 50 00 Email: [email protected] Bär & Karrer is a leading Swiss law firm with more than 200 lawyers, providing customized legal advice in complex transactions and litigation. Clients range from multinational corporations to private individuals in Switzerland and abroad. Bär & Karrer is present with offices in all main language regions in Switzerland and operates globally via an international network of leading law firms. For further information please visit baerkarrer.ch.

LAS Group sold Pontacol AG, a Swiss manufacturer of thermoplastic adhesive films for industrial applications, to Covestro Deutschland AG, a world-leading manufacturer of high-quality polymer materials. Bär & Karrer acts as legal advisor to LAS Group in this transaction. The team is led by Philippe Seiler and further includes Yascha Fengler, David Mark and Nicolas Meier (all M&A), Susanne Schreiber and Martin Leu (both Tax), Markus Wang and Christine Schweikard (both IP/IT), Christian Kunz and Katharina Schreiber (both Data Protection) as well as Rocco Rigozzi and Corina Moschen (both Real Estate). For further information please contact: Media Relations, Eric Stupp Tel: +41 58 261 50 00 Email: [email protected] Bär & Karrer is a leading Swiss law firm with more than 200 lawyers, providing customized legal advice in complex transactions and litigation. Clients range from multinational corporations to private individuals in Switzerland and abroad. Bär & Karrer is present with offices in all main language regions in Switzerland and operates globally via an international network of leading law firms. For further information please visit baerkarrer.ch.

Today, Holcim AG completed the spin-off and public listing of its North American business, Amrize, and Amrize Ltd debuted as independent publicly traded company. The Amrize shares were successfully listed on the New York Stock Exchange and on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX). Amrize has been added to the Swiss Market Index (SMI®) and the Swiss Leader Index (SLI®) until at least 19 September 2025, the implementation date of the annual index review of SIX. The spin-off has been effected through a tax-neutral dividend-in-kind distribution of Amrize shares to Holcim shareholders as approved at Holcim's annual general meeting. The spin-off was preceded by the complete legal and structural separation of the Amrize business into a standalone company through a series of transactions. The transaction represents a full capital market separation of Holcim and Amrize. Amrize will be the leading pure-play building solutions company in North America with investment grade ratings, offering advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop to serve all construction markets. In light of Amrize's market capitalization of about CHF 26 billion (opening price on SIX Swiss Exchange), it was among the largest new listings on the SIX Swiss Exchange and among the largest spin-offs in Switzerland ever. Bär & Karrer has acted as Swiss legal and tax advisor to Holcim and Amrize in the planning and implementation of this transaction, including the corporate governance set-up of Amrize. The team was led by Urs Kägi and Vera Naegeli and included Marie-Cristine Kaptan, Florian Schweighofer, Matthias Tanner, Urs Stürmer and Ann-Kathrin Bühler (all Capital Markets & M&A and Corporate), Susanne Schreiber, Raoul Stocker, Elena Kumashova, Alice Johnson (all Tax), Dieter Dubs (Listed Companies), Lukas Roesler (Finance & Capital Markets), Markus Wang (IP), Laura Widmer (Employment), Thomas Stoltz, Julia Eiholzer (both Notarial Services), Christian Kunz (Data Protection) and Patrick Neher (Real Estate). For further information please contact: Media Relations, Eric Stupp Tel: +41 58 261 50 00 Email: [email protected] Bär & Karrer is a leading Swiss law firm with more than 200 lawyers, providing customized legal advice in complex transactions and litigation. Clients range from multinational corporations to private individuals in Switzerland and abroad. Bär & Karrer is present with offices in all main language regions in Switzerland and operates globally via an international network of leading law firms. For further information please visit baerkarrer.ch.

Bär & Karrer legally advised Bächler Feintech AG on the successful sale of its production facility in Matzingen (TG), particularly in drafting the purchase agreement and the final contract negotiations. Bächler Feintech AG will remain in the property until the end of this year. The Bär & Karrer team was led by Rocco Rigozzi and included Corina Moschen (bothReal Estate) and Hanna Brozzo (Tax). For further information please contact: Media Relations, Eric Stupp Tel: +41 58 261 50 00 Email: [email protected] Bär & Karrer is a leading Swiss law firm with more than 200 lawyers, providing customized legal advice in complex transactions and litigation. Clients range from multinational corporations to private individuals in Switzerland and abroad. Bär & Karrer is present with offices in all main language regions in Switzerland and operates globally via an international network of leading law firms. For further information please visit baerkarrer.ch.

Centre Patronal acquires Trianon AG, a leading Swiss business process outsourcing company, from Schweizerische Mobiliar Versicherungsgesellschaft AG (Mobiliar). Trianon's services include pension fund administration, HR services, and proactive absence management. The transaction is subject to approval by the relevant authorities. Bär & Karrer is acting as legal advisor to Mobiliar in this transaction. The team consists of Cédric Chapuis and Ronny Schmid (both M&A), Christoph Suter and Frédéric Ney (both Tax), Mani Reinert and Martin Werner (both Antitrust), Markus Wang (IP/IT) as well as Christian Kunz and Katharina Schreiber (both Data Protection). For further information please contact: Media Relations, Eric Stupp Tel: +41 58 261 50 00 Email: [email protected]