Swiss M&A Focus

Switzerland has a strong economy which remained resilient during the height of the global economic downturn – even when its European peer countries fared less well. The country was also spared much of the financial turmoil experienced by member countries of the Eurozone. Moreover, the Swiss Franc has been favoured as a safe haven currency in times of economic difficult, and now continues to rise steadily. These factors have had a significant influence on the state of deal-making in the country.

According to Ernst & Young's M&A Quarterly Switzerland, Swiss M&A market activity remained strong in the fourth quarter of 2011, showing a significant rise in disclosed deal volume compared to the previous quarter. As a result, the Swiss M&A market environment recorded a solid performance for the full year 2011.