Lagardère acquires Marché International AG, a global multi-concept operator in the catering industry. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.

Bär & Karrer acts as Swiss legal advisor to Lagardère in this transaction. The team is being co-led by Christoph Neeracher and Luca Jagmetti and includes Thomas Rohde, Arnold Romero and Romina Lauper (all M&A), Laura Widmer and Luljeta Morina (both Employment) as well as Alessia Suter (Tax). Willkie Farr & Gallagher acts as international legal advisor to Lagardère in this transaction.

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Zurich, 23 November 2022