Swiss healthcare company Novartis, acting through one of its wholly-owned indirect subsidiaries, completed the acquisition of RNA therapeutics specialist Avidity Biosciences, for a total value of approximately USD 12 bn. In connection with the deal, Homburger
Homburger advised UBS Switzerland on the issuance of EUR 1.5 bn aggregate amount in fixed rate covered bonds under its Covered Bond Programme. Governed by Swiss law and listed on SIX Swiss Exchange, the covered bonds
Homburger advises Solabia Développement on its acquisition of the Mibelle Biochemistry Business from Persán, a European specialist in home and personal care. Part of the Mibelle Group, the Mibelle Biochemistry Business specialises in
Homburger advised UBS Group on its offering of AUD 1 bn in aggregate principal amount, of 7.125% tier 1 capital notes. The notes in question are governed by Swiss law and have been provisionally admitted to trading on
Homburger is advising Alphabet, as the parent company of Google placed bonds in Switzerland in the aggregate amount of CHF 3.055 bn. BNP Paribas, Paris, Lancy/Geneva Branch is acting as representative of the initial purchasers
Homburger advised UBS Group on its issuance of USD 5.25 bn callable senior notes under its senior debt programme. The notes in question are governed by Swiss law and have been provisionally admitted to trading, with
Valaris, a NYSE-listed specialist in offshore drilling services, signed a definitive agreement to combine with Transocean, a Swiss international provider of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells, also listed in New York.
Rieter Holding completed the acquisition of Barmag from OC Oerlikon, for an enterprise value of CHF 850 million plus additional earn-out components. In connection with the deal, Lenz & Staehelin advised Rieter Holding, while Homburger represented
Homburger represented U.S. artistic gymnast Jordan Chiles on securing revision of CAS award before the Swiss Federal Supreme Court, in connection with the athlete’s bronze medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The
Homburger advised the shareholders of Swiss-based Clariness on the sale of 100% of their shares to SubjectWell. Pursuant to the transaction, the two companies will merge to form a globally active full-service patient recruitment platform. The
