Homburger advises Roche on $3.8bn aggregate principal amount senior notes

Roche Holdings has successfully completed its issuance of USD 3.875 bn in aggregate principal amount of senior notes, consisting of USD 875 m 4.790% Notes due 2029, USD 750 m 4.909% Notes due 2031, USD 1.25 bn 4.985% Notes due 2034, and USD 1 bn 5.218% Notes due 2054.

The notes are irrevocably and unconditionally guaranteed by Roche Holding Ltd. Homburger advised Roche on all Swiss law aspects of the transaction. The team was led by Jürg Frick (pictured), from financing and investment products/capital markets. The team also counted on Lee Saladino, Sofiya Shavlak, capital markets, as well as Dieter Grünblatt, tax.