Bär & Karrer Advises MET Group on the Sale of a 20% Stake in MET Holding

Keppel Infrastructure Holdings Pte Ltd, through Keppel Energy Switzerland Holding AG, an indirect wholly owned Keppel Infrastructure subsidiary to be incorporated in Switzerland, is acquiring a 20% stake in MET Holding AG, an integrated European energy company headquartered in Switzerland. In addition, the two companies will enter into a strategic partnership to jointly explore investment …

Bär & Karrer wins Mergermarket award for Switzerland M&A Legal Adviser of the Year 2019

At the Mergermarket European Awards Ceremony held in London on 4 December 2019, Bär & Karrer was recognized as “Switzerland M&A Legal Adviser of the Year” for the second time in a row.

Bär & Karrer Advises Summer Capital on Strategic Partnership regarding Swiss Education Group

Summer Capital, an Asia based investment company, has entered into a strategic partnership regarding Swiss Education Group Holding AG through a sale and reinvestment transaction. Swiss Education Group Holding is the holding company of Swiss Education Group, a leading hospitality management education group that operates numerous schools in Switzerland.

Bär & Karrer Advised Verium on the Acquisition of a Significant Minority Stake in DSwiss

A group of investors represented by the multi-family office Verium AG acquired a significant minority stake in DSwiss AG, a provider of highly secure digital services.

Bär & Karrer Advises xFarm in Series A Financing Round

The Swiss start-up company xFarm raises EUR 3 million in a financing round involving United Ventures and TiVenture. xFarm SA operates a SaaS (Software as a Service) platform that aims to facilitate the digitalization of agricultural businesses, simplifying data collection and analysis, improving the efficiency and sustainability of agricultural fields.

Bär & Karrer Advised the Canton of Geneva on Green Bond Issuance

On 28 November 2019 the Canton of Geneva issued green bonds listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange in an aggregate amount of CHF 660 million. The issuance was made according to the Green Bond Principles published by the International Capital Market Association, and divided into three respective tranches of CHF 175 million with a maturity …

Bär & Karrer Advised Jacobs Holding on the Placement of Barry Callebaut Shares

Jacobs Holding AG successfully placed 550,000 shares (approx. 10%) in Barry Callebaut AG by way of an accelerated bookbuilding process and a simultaneous private placement. Jacobs Holding thus diversified its portfolio while remaining Barry Callebaut's reference shareholder with a stake of approximately 40%. Jacobs Holding is an investment company founded by entrepreneur Klaus J. Jacobs. …

Bär & Karrer Advised Xonnel on the Sale of Küchler

Xonnel AG sold its timber trading business “Küchler” to Woodpecker Holding AG, a group of leading timber trading companies in Switzerland. Küchler is a heritage brand in the timber trading sector since 1832.

Bär & Karrer Advises Banque Cantonale de Genève on the Placement of CHF 135 Million Additional Tie

Banque Cantonale de Genève successfully completed the placement of CHF 135 million perpetual additional tier 1 subordinated bonds. The additional tier 1 subordinated bonds were issued at 100% of their nominal amount with an interest of 1.875%. Banque Cantonale de Genève, UBS AG, Bank Vontobel AG and Bank J. Safra Sarasin acted as Joint Lead …

Bär & Karrer Advised the Sellers of 3 Plus Group

The owners of 3 Plus Group sold the Swiss broadcasting group to CH Media, one of the largest media companies in Switzerland.Bär & Karrer acted as legal advisor to the sellers in this transaction.