UBS Switzerland on a bridge loan facility for Emmi Group: the advisors

Niederer Kraft Frey (“NKF”) advised UBS Switzerland as arranger, agent and original lender on a CHF 700 million bridge loan facility for Emmi Group’s – advised by Advestra – planned acquisition of the Mademoiselle Desserts Group.

NKF’s team

The NKF team was led by M&A/finance partners Adrian Koller (pictured left) and Philip Spoerlé (pictured center), working with associate Reto Seiler, junior associate Manuel Constam (both M&A/finance) and partner Markus Kronauer (tax).

Advestra’s team

Advestra acted as leg­al coun­sel to Emmi in the trans­ac­tion. The team included partner Alex­an­der von Jein­sen (pictured right), associate Alex­an­der Fisch and Elisa­beth Lagler (all fin­an­cing) as well as partner Céline Mar­tin (tax).

Emmi Group

Emmi is listed on SIX Swiss Exchange and is a manufacturer of dairy products in Switzerland. With the contemplated acquisition of the French Mademoiselle Desserts Group, Emmi will expand its dessert portfolio to include French inspired cakes and desserts, thus opening new market opportunities for Emmi to play a global role in the growing premium dessert category.