The advisors on Swiss Life’s senior bond placement
Walder Wyss advised Swiss Life on a EUR 500 million senior bond placement. In connection with the operation, Homburger represented BNP Paribas, J.P. Morgan, Natixis and UBS Europe, acting as joint lead managers. Moreover, UBS acted as Principal Paying Agent on the issuance.
Carrying a 3.750% coupon, the bond in question was placed with investors in the European market and will mature in 2035.
All proceeds from the operation will be directed at general corporate purposes, including potential future re-financings of outstanding debt instruments. Swiss Life Holding guarantees the bond.
The issuer
A publicly traded company on the SIX Swiss Exchange, Swiss Life offers comprehensive life and pensions and financial solutions, directed at both individuals and businesses.
The Walder Wyss team
Partners Markus Pfenninger (Transactions, pictured above-left) and Ramona Wyss (transactions, pictured above-right) co-led the Walder Wyss team on the matter, working alongside partner Maurus Winzap (tax) and senior associate Christian A. Schmid (transactions).
The Homburger team
Benjamin Leisinger (capital markets, pictured) led the Homburger team on the matter, with further support from Eduard De Zordi (capital markets) and Stefan Oesterhelt (tax).
