Credit Suisse and UBS signed a merger agreement, with UBS emerging as the surviving entity. With the combined market capitalization is approximately USD 65 billion, the merger follows negotiations between the two Swiss banks, prompted by
Basel-based orthopedic firm, Medartis, has successfully completed the acquisition of an additional 18% stake in Geneva-based implant manufacturer, KeriMedical, for approximately CHF 18 million. This deal will raise Medartis’ stake to 47%, further cementing the company’s commitment
Kellerhals Carrard advised Verity, creators of the commercially successful inventory tracking solution powered by fully autonomous indoor drones, in the completion of a USD32 million Series B funding round led by A.P. Moller Holding
Seamless Therapeutics, a German biotechnology firm, has successfully concluded a USD12.5 million Seed Financing, a university carve-out including equity financing, in-licensing of an innovative patent portfolio from Technische Universität Dresden and hiring of key
Legal advisors involved in the UBS-Credit Suisse merger: For UBS: Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) is advising UBS Group as global transaction counsel. UBS counsel also include Bär & Karrer and Davis Polk. For Credit
Nestlé Holdings, Inc. recently wrapped up a noteworthy financial transaction with the assistance of Homburger, a trusted legal advisor. The deal involved the issuance of a total of USD 3 billion in notes through an institutional (
Swiss-based travel-tech start-up, Boddy, has entered into a binding merger agreement with TrainAway, a Danish company, to form the largest wellbeing network for travelers worldwide. By affiliating with TrainAway, Boddy will leverage the Danish
Cavotec has successfully carried out a directed share issue, with the guidance and legal assistance of Bär & Karrer. The share placement involved 12,452,830 shares sold at a subscription price of SEK 13.25 per share, resulting
Lonza Swiss Finance, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Lonza Group, has successfully placed CHF 300 million 2.1% guaranteed senior bonds due 2029. Credit Suisse, UBS
Bratschi’s Co-Head of Construction, Real Estate and Hotels, Ion Eglin (pictured) has been elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bratschi. The new appointment came during the Annual General Meeting held on
