Initial Public Offerings 2023

Introduction

Going public may serve several goals: it may help a company gain access to a broader investor base, raise the capital it needs in order to activate its growth potential and strengthen its market position, or turn its shares into a more liquid and fungible "currency" that may facilitate acquisitions. It may also enable effective employee incentivisation and, last but not least, allow a flexible exit by existing shareholders over time.

Switzerland as a trading venue offers very attractive conditions through a combination of its strong financial centre and the stable and issuer-friendly Swiss legal and regulatory regime. On Switzerland's main and leading stock exchange, SIX Swiss Exchange, around 250 shares across all industries are traded, including some of the largest companies in Switzerland and Europe. It offers a liquid market with state-of-the-art trading conditions. Given its importance, and unless indicated otherwise, references in this