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).

Homburger advised BioVersys AG on the extension of its Series C fundraising round

On January 5, 2023, BioVersys AG, a privately held clinical stage, multi-asset Swiss pharmaceutical company focusing on research and development of therapies for life-threatening multidrug-resistant bacterial infections and targeted microbiome modulation, announced that the AMR Action Fund has joined existing investors of BioVersys, extending the total proceeds of the Series C round to CHF 32.6 …

Homburger advised Credit Suisse AG on its issuance of GBP 500 m senior notes

On January 10, 2023, Credit Suisse AG successfully completed its issuance of GBP 500 m aggregate principal amount of 7.750 per cent. senior notes due 2026. The Notes were issued under Credit Suisse AG’s Euro Medium Term Note Programme.

Homburger advised Credit Suisse AG on its registered offering of USD 3.75 bn aggregate principal amount of senior notes

On January 9, 2023, Credit Suisse AG successfully completed its registered offering of USD 3.75 bn aggregate principal amount of senior notes. The offering consisted of USD 1.25 bn aggregate principal amount of 7.950% senior notes due 2025 and USD 2.5 bn aggregate principal amount of 7.500 per cent. due 2028. The notes were issued …

Homburger advises Perfetti Van Melle on its USD 1.35 bn acquisition of Mondelez’s gum business

On December 19, 2022, Perfetti Van Melle and Mondelez International announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement regarding the sale and purchase of Mondelez’s developed-market gum business in the United States, Canada and Europe. The transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close in Q4 2023.

Homburger advised UBS Switzerland AG et al. in connection with VAT Group AG’s CHF 450 m credit facilities

Homburger acted as counsel to UBS Switzerland AG in its capacity as arranger, coordinator, original lender and agent in connection with VAT Group AG’s CHF 450 m credit facilities. VAT is the world’s leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-end vacuum valves.

Homburger advised SI Group in connection with its USD 100 m securitization facility

Homburger acted as counsel to SI Group in connection with its USD 100 m securitization facility with PNC Bank, National Association. SI Group is a global leader in the innovative technology of performance additives, process solutions, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and chemical intermediates.

Homburger advised DKSH in Sale of its 25% Stake in Swiss Luxury Watchmaker Bovet

On December 30, 2022, DKSH Holding Ltd (SIX: DKSH) announced that DKSH Holding Ltd and Mr. Pascal Raffy, owner of 75% of the share capital of Bovet Fleurier SA, have agreed on the sale of DKSH Holding Ltd’s 25% stake in Bovet Fleurier SA to Mr. Pascal Raffy.

Homburger advised OC Oerlikon on the acquisition of Riri

On December 16, 2022, OC Oerlikon Corporation AG, Pfäffikon (SIX: OERL), a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Riri, a leading provider of coated metal accessories for the luxury fashion industry.

Homburger advises Clear Channel on the sale of its Swiss business to TX Group

On December 22, 2022, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCO), a global out-of-home advertising company, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Swiss business to Goldbach Group AG, an affiliate of TX Group AG, for CHF 86.0 m.