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ARTICLE · 19 AUGUST 2024

Mergers & Acquisitions 2024

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The Financial Services Act (FinSA) primarily addresses the financial services industry and has, in particular, become relevant in the context of certain M&A transactions, as it sets out rules...

SwitzerlandCorporate/Commercial Law
Mariel Hoch
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Christoph Neeracher
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Overview of M&A activity in 2023

The year 2023 started with a cautious M&A market in Switzerland due to global recession fears and rising interest rates. Deal activity notably shifted towards mid-market transactions, as companies prioritised strategic acquisitions and the optimisation of their portfolios, with an emphasis on transformation, digitalisation and sustainability. This strategy mirrored a cautious yet forward-thinking approach, considering the geopolitical and economic challenges as well as rising energy prices.

Although deal volume dropped compared to 2022, the Swiss M&A market demonstrated its resilience in 2023. By the end of the year, Swiss entities (as targets, acquirers or divestors) were involved in 537 transactions, with a total deal value of USD 50 billion (deals with known values as per Mergermarket). This represented a decline compared to 2022, which saw 616 transactions and a total deal value of USD 60 billion (deals with known

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