NKF with Axpo Holding on JPY 42 billion loan

Niederer Kraft Frey (NKF) has acted as legal advisor to Axpo Holding AG in securing a JPY 42 billion (approximately CHF 250 million) Samurai loan. The financing is aimed at supporting Axpo’s current business operations and growth initiatives, with a particular focus on renewable energy projects both within Switzerland and internationally.

The loan is sustainability-linked, with performance indicators tied to the company’s progress in expanding renewable energy capacity, increasing the proportion of women in management, and the number of apprentices employed. As Switzerland’s largest producer of renewable energy and a global leader in energy trading, Axpo continues to emphasise sustainability and innovation in its operations, positioning itself as a key player in the ongoing energy transition.

The NKF team was led by M&A/Finance partners Andrea Giger (pictured) and Adrian Koller, alongside partner Philip Spoerlé, junior associate Géraldine Küderli (both M&A/Finance), and partner Markus Kronauer (Tax).