Homburger advises Noema Pharma AG on its USD 112 m Series B financing round

On March 7, 2023, Noema Pharma AG announced that it has successfully closed an oversubscribed Series B financing round, raising CHF 103 m (approx. USD 112 m) from new and existing investors. The round was co-led by the European healthcare focused investment firms Forbion and Jeito Capital. UPMC Enterprises and an additional new investor joined …

Homburger advised Citigroup Global Markets Inc. in connection with a revolving credit and guaranty agreement

On February 14, 2023 Canacol Energy Ltd. entered into a USD 200 m revolving credit and guaranty agreement with Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Deutsche Bank AG and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners.

Homburger advised the controlling shareholder of Reuge on its sale of a majority stake to De Bethune

On February 17, 2023, the controlling shareholder of Reuge SA, the renowned music box producer, successfully completed the sale of a majority stake in the Reuge manufacture to the Swiss luxury watchmaker De Bethune SA.

Homburger advised ADC Therapeutics SA on the Underwritten Offering by a Selling Shareholder

On February 2, 2023, ADC Therapeutics SA (NYSE:ADCT), a commercial-stage biotechnology company headquartered in Switzerland, announced the pricing of an underwritten offering of 12 m ADCT shares owned by an affiliate of Auven Therapeutics, at a price of USD 5.00 per share. ADCT itself did not sell any shares in the offering.

Homburger advised Affective Advisory GmbH and the seller on joining forces with «Team Farner»

On February 16, 2023, Affective Advisory and the Farner group, a portfolio company of Waterland Private Equity, announced to join forces and to expand the agency alliance «Team Farner».

Homburger advises Dufry on the successful closing of its strategic combination with Autogrill

On February 3, 2023, Dufry AG (SIX: DUFN) announced that it successfully closed the transfer of the 50.3% stake in Autogrill S.p.A (XMIL: AGL) held by Edizione S.p.A (through a wholly owned subsidiary) to Dufry.

Homburger advised UBS Group AG on its issuance of USD 4 bn Fixed Rate/Fixed Rate Callable Senior Notes under its Senior Debt Programme

On January 12, 2023, UBS Group AG successfully completed its issuance of USD 1.75 bn in aggregate principal amount of Fixed Rate/Fixed Rate Callable Senior Notes due January 2027 and USD 2.25 bn in aggregate principal amount of Fixed Rate/Fixed Rate Callable Senior Notes due January 2034 under its Senior Debt Programme. The Notes are …

Homburger advised Juuri Partners Oy on its investment in DAF Group Oy to accelerate Subway’s growth in Finland and Sweden

On January 19, 2023, the Finnish private equity firm Juuri Partners Oy has announced its investment in DAF Group Oy, which is responsible for managing Subway’s business in Finland and Sweden through a long-term development agreement. Through the investment, DAF Group will expand its operations in Finland and Sweden, intending to strengthen its restaurant network …

Homburger advised UBS Group AG on its issuance of EUR 1 bn Callable Senior Notes under its Senior Debt Programme

On January 11, 2023, UBS Group AG successfully completed its issuance of EUR 1 bn in aggregate principal amount of 4.375 per cent. Fixed Rate/Fixed Rate Callable Senior Notes due January 2031 under its Senior Debt Programme. The Notes are bail-inable (TLAC) bonds that are eligible to count towards UBS Group AG’s Swiss gone concern …

Homburger advised Tiedemann Group on its Business Combination with Alvarium Investments and Cartesian Growth Corporation

On January 3, 2023, Tiedemann Group, Alvarium Investments Limited and special purpose acquisition company Cartesian Growth Corporation (NASDAQ: GLBL) announced that they have completed their previously announced business combination. The combined company now operates as Alvarium Tiedemann Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALTI).