NKF with IDAK Food Group on Romer’s Hausbäckerei acquisition 

Niederer Kraft Frey (NKF) has provided legal support to IDAK Food Group, a renowned provider of premium frozen food with a strong commitment to quality, in its acquisition of a majority stake in Romer’s Hausbäckerei. The transaction, finalized in August 2023, also involved NKF’s advisory services for the financing of the acquisition. 

Romer’s Hausbäckerei specializes in producing frozen bakery products and pastries. With approximately 350 employees located in Benken SG and Oberburg BE, the company’s operations extend across Switzerland, serving as a key supplier to numerous hotels, restaurants, bulk buyers, and retailers. Its wide distribution network contributes to its robust market presence in Switzerland. 

The NKF team was led by Corporate/M&A partner Manuel Werder (pictured), working with associates Binderiya Gan-Ayush and Naomi Loretz (both Corporate/M&A), partner Adrian Koller and associate Selim Lötscher (both M&A/Finance), partner Thomas Graf (Tax), partner Nicolas Birkhäuser (Antitrust/Competition), senior associate Livia Keller and associate Daniela Lötscher (both Employment), senior associate Oliver Zbinden (Real Estate), counsel Janine Reudt-Demont (Regulatory), and junior associates Niklaus Hatz, Marco Sidler and Tristan Bohn (all Corporate/M&A).