NKF advised the Swiss Confederation on the conclusion of a Loss Protection Agreement (LPA) with UBS Group. The loss protection guarantee governed by the LPA is a cornerstone element of the merger between UBS and Credit Suisse and became effective with the completion of the merger on 12 June 2023. The LPA provides for a […]
Espace Real Estate Holding has successfully completed its capital increase with net proceeds of CHF 36.5 million. Espace offered existing shareholders 241,413 new registered shares at a subscription price of CHF 154.00. The shares were fully subscribed and
Swiss Prime Site has issued convertible loan notes in the aggregate amount of CHF 275 million to ELM, a repackaging vehicle. ELM in turn issued its own exchangeable notes secured by the convertible loan notes issued
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Baker & McKenzie advises GF in the acquisition of Uponor
Baker McKenzie advised Georg Fischer (GF) in a voluntary recommended public cash tender offer for all shares in Finnish piping system specialist Uponor. On 12 June 2023, GF and Uponor entered into a combination agreement. The total
On June 8, 2023, Zürcher Kantonalbank has successfully completed its inaugural EUR Bail-in Bond issuance in the amount of EUR 500 million. ZKB’s Bail-in Bonds are novel instruments which have been designed and issued on the
The Zurich-based DKSH has linked an existing CHF 315 million term loan facility to sustainability targets. In this sense, Niederer Kraft Frey has advised ING Bank Singapore Branch, acting as sustainability coordinator, on DKSH’s first
Baker McKenzie Switzerland advised DocMorris in connection with the repurchase offer for its CHF 200 million bonds due 2024. On 12 May 2023, DocMorris announced an invitation to bondholders to tender any-and-all of their 2.50% bonds due 21 November 2024 for cash.
UBS, acting through its London branch, successfully completed its issuance of (i) CHF 310 million aggregate principal amount of 2.385 per cent. Notes due 2025, and (ii) CHF 150 million aggregate principal amount of 2.550 per cent. Notes due 2029, in
AMAG Leasing issued CHF 170 million Green Bonds with a maturity date in 2026 and a coupon of 2.625%. The Green Bonds will be listed at the SIX Swiss Exchange. Zürcher Kantonalbank and UBS Investment Bank acted
MLL Legal acted as transaction counsel for the owners of Novasina and SIC Group on the sale of Novasina. Novasina specializes in the development and manufacturing of precision measuring instruments for water activity, air and
