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Homburger advises twelve capital on its merger with securis
Twelve Capital and Securis Investment Partners, two independent asset management specialists in Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS),
30 July 2024
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Homburger advises apollo global management, inc. On the acquisition of the travel corporation
Homburger advises high-growth, global alternative asset manager Apollo Global Management, Inc. (Apollo; NYSE: APO) on the acquisition of The Travel Corporation (TTC), a leading international travel group.
23 July 2024
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Homburger advised wefox in connection with its financing and restructuring efforts
On June 28, 2024, wefox Holding AG announced that it has secured EUR 25 m in fresh capital to support the ongoing restructuring efforts with further capital being realized through the continued sale of non-core assets.
22 July 2024
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Homburger advised blume equity llp on its investment in neustark ag
On June 25, 2024, Neustark AG (neustark), a Switzerland-based carbon removal provider, announced that it has raised a USD 69 m in funding to expand carbon removal solution globally.
17 July 2024
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Homburger advised amag leasing ag on the chf 100 m auto covered bond issuance
On July 10, 2024, AMAG Leasing successfully completed its issuance of CHF 100 m 1.700 per cent.
16 July 2024
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Homburger advises dali discount ag in connection with its series c financing round and its previous financing round
Swiss-based DALI DISCOUNT AG, a leading hard discounter in Southeast Asia, has received multiple equity financings as part of its Series C financing round and its previous financing round from Navegar,
15 July 2024
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Homburger advised international business machines corporation (ibm) on its acquisition of streamsets and webmethods from software ag
On December 18, 2023, IBM announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Software AG, a company majority owned by Silver Lake,
09 July 2024
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Homburger advised kpmg switzerland on its merger with kpmg uk
On May 24, 2024, KPMG Switzerland and KPMG UK announced that their respective partnerships had voted overwhelmingly in favor of merging their partnerships,
05 July 2024
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Homburger advised aris gold in the acquisition of an additional 31% interest in the joint venture with mdc industry holding
On June 28, 2024, Aris Gold Corporation (TSX: ARIS) announced that it has closed the acquisition of an additional 31% interest in the Soto Norte project in Colombia,
02 July 2024
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Homburger advised meyer burger on its reverse share split
On July 1, 2024, Meyer Burger Technology AG (SIX: MBTN) completed a reverse split of its shares in the ratio 750:1,
02 July 2024
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Homburger advised ubs group ag on its issuance of usd 500 m tier 1 capital notes with an equity conversion feature
On June 24, 2024, UBS Group AG successfully completed its offering of SGD 500 m of 5.600 per cent.
02 July 2024
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Homburger advised ubs group ag on its issuance of chf 335 m fixed rate/fixed rate senior notes under its senior debt programme
On May 22, 2024, UBS Group AG successfully completed its issuance of CHF 335 m in aggregate principal amount of Fixed Rate/Fixed Rate Senior Notes due May 2030 under its Senior Debt Programme.
26 June 2024
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Homburger advised ubs switzerland ag on the issuance of chf 150 m digital fixed rate covered bonds
On May 28, 2024, UBS Switzerland AG successfully completed its issuance of Digital Covered Bonds under the program in an aggregate principal amount of CHF 150 m,
26 June 2024
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Homburger advised ubs switzerland ag on the issuance of eur 1.75 bn covered bonds
On May 21, 2024, UBS Switzerland AG successfully completed its issuance of Covered Bonds under the program in an aggregate principal amount of EUR 1.75 bn,
26 June 2024
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Homburger advised santhera in connection with its up to chf 69 m royalty and debt financing
On June 18, 2024, Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG (SIX: SANN) announced that it had entered into a royalty monetization financing totaling up to USD 38 m with R-Bridge, an affiliate of CBC Group,
19 June 2024
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Homburger advised zkb as sole lead manager of sgkb's chf 200 m tier 2 issuance
On May 30, 2024, St.Galler Kantonalbank AG (SGKB) successfully issued CHF 200 m 2.4% Tier 2 bonds due 2034.
18 June 2024
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Homburger advised lotus bakeries on its strategic partnership with mondelēz international to expand and grow the lotus biscoff® cookie brand
On June 13, 2024, Lotus Bakeries and Mondelēz International announced a strategic partnership to expand and grow the Lotus Biscoff® cookie brand in India and to create co-branded chocolate innovations in key markets.
13 June 2024
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Homburger advised apellis pharmaceuticals, inc. On its senior secured usd 475 m financing
On May 13, 2024, Apellis Pharmaceuticals completed Apellis group’s USD 475 m senior secured credit facilities financing.
10 June 2024
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Homburger advised nzz on the acquisition of a strategic 25%-stake in apg|sga, a leading out-of-home media company in switzerland
On May 30, 2024, Aktiengesellschaft für die Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ) announced the acquisition of a 25%-stake in APG SGA SA (APG|SGA) from the two anchor shareholders JCDecaux SE and Pargesa Asset Management S.A. for a total consideration of CHF 165 m.
31 May 2024
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Homburger advised ubs group ag on its issuance of usd 1.75 bn fixed rate/fixed rate callable senior notes under its senior debt programme
On May 13, 2024, 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 September 2030 under its Senior Debt Programme.
24 May 2024
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Homburger advised on the sale of biopas to swixx biopharma
On May 22, 2024, Swixx Biopharma, a Swiss-based global commercial platform dedicated to unlocking access to innovative medicines worldwide, announced its strategic expansion into Latin America by acquiring Laboratorios Biopas.
23 May 2024
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Homburger advised sonova ag on chf 400 m credit facility
Homburger acted as counsel to Sonova AG in its capacity as borrower in connection with a Swiss law-governed CHF 400 m term and revolving credit facility agreement with UBS Switzerland AG as mandated lead arranger and agent for an international bank syndicate.
22 May 2024
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Homburger advised ubs switzerland ag in connection with bkw ag's new chf 1 bn credit facility
Homburger acted as counsel to UBS Switzerland AG in its capacity as mandated lead arranger, bookrunner and agent in connection with BKW AG's new CHF 1 bn Swiss law governed revolving credit facility.
17 May 2024
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Homburger advised adc therapeutics sa on its usd 105 m underwritten offering of common shares and pre-funded warrants
On May 8, 2024, ADC Therapeutics SA (NYSE:ADCT), a commercial-stage biotechnology company headquartered in Switzerland,
15 May 2024
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Homburger advised roche holding ltd on the issuance of eur 1.5 bn bonds
On May 3, 2024, Roche Finance Europe B.V. issued EUR 1.5 bn Bonds guaranteed by Roche Holding Ltd.
08 May 2024
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Homburger advised avolta on the issuance of eur 500 m bonds
On April 18, 2024, Dufry One B.V. issued EUR 500 m Bonds guaranteed by Avolta AG and certain of its subsidiaries.
19 April 2024
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Homburger advised dws on crypto etps
On March 27, 2024, Swiss special purpose issuance vehicle Xtrackers Digital Markets ETC AG simultaneously launched two series of crypto-linked Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) under its program for the issuance of cryptocurrency-focused ETPs for professional and retail investors in Europe.
10 April 2024
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Homburger advised meyer burger on its chf 206.75 m rights offering
On April 3, 2024, Meyer Burger Technology AG (SIX: MBTN) announced the successful completion of its rights offering, raising gross proceeds of CHF 206.75 m. Shares not subscribed by shareholders were placed with institutional investors at the prevailing market price.
10 April 2024
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Homburger advised stiftung pwg on its issuance of chf 120 m total nominal amount of 1.55% sustainability bonds 2024-2032
On March 20, 2024, Stiftung PWG zur Erhaltung von preisgünstigen Wohn- und Gewerberäumen der Stadt Zürich (Stiftung PWG), successfully launched and priced its issuance of CHF 120 m total nominal amount of 1.55% Sustainability Bonds 2024-2032.
27 March 2024
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Homburger advised nestlé on the issuance of an aggregate of usd 2.5 bn notes through an institutional (rule 144a) offering in the united states of america
On March 12, 2024, Nestlé Capital Corporation successfully completed its issuance of USD 600 m 4.650% Notes due 2029, USD 450 m 4.750% Notes due 2031, USD 800 m 4.875% Notes due 2034, and USD 650 m 5.100% Notes due 2054.
20 March 2024
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Homburger advised roche on usd 3.875 bn in aggregate principal amount senior notes, which were issued by roche holdings, inc. And guaranteed by roche holding ltd
On March 8, 2024, Roche Holdings, Inc. successfully completed its issuance of USD 3.875 bn in aggregate principal amount of senior notes,
18 March 2024
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Homburger advised swiss prime site on its acquisition of fundamenta group's real estate division
Homburger advised Swiss Prime Site AG (SPS), the largest real estate company in Switzerland (SWX: SPSN), on the acquisition of Fundamenta Group's real estate division.
18 March 2024
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Homburger advises galderma on its ipo on six swiss exchange
On March 13, 2024, Galderma Group AG (Galderma), the pure-play dermatology category leader, announced the launch of its Initial Public Offering (Offering) on the SIX Swiss Exchange.
15 March 2024
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Homburger advised thermo fisher on its chf 1.070 bn inaugural bond issuance
On March 7, 2024, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. successfully completed its issuance of its inaugural CHF bonds in excess of CHF 1 bn, being the largest foreign Swiss franc bond issuance in seven years.
21 March 2024
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Homburger advises cadence on its usd 1.24 bn acquisition of beta cae systems
On March 5, 2024, Cadence Design Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNS), a leading global EDA and Intelligent System Design provider,
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised the springer nature group on term and multicurrency revolving credit facilities
On December 1, 2023, Springer Nature entered into a term and multicurrency revolving credit facilities agreement with a banking consortium led by Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft,
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised landis+gyr in connection with its usd 500 m credit facilities
Homburger acted as counsel to Landis+Gyr Group AG and Landis+Gyr AG in connection with a Swiss law governed USD 500 m term and revolving credit facilities agreement arranged by UBS Switzerland AG and syndicated among certain banks.
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised the lenders led by hsbc bank plc in connection with the financing of prax group's acquisition of oil! Tankstellen gmbh
Homburger acted as counsel to a syndicate of international financial institutions led by HSBC Bank plc in connection with certain financing aspects of Prax Group's acquisition of OIL! Tankstellen GmbH.
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised ubs group ag on its issuance of usd 650 m additional tier 1 (at1) notes with an equity conversion feature
On February 21, 2024, UBS Group AG successfully completed its offering of SGD 650 m of 5.750 per cent.
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised ing bank in connection with axpo holding ag's new eur 7 bn sustainability-linked revolving credit facility
Homburger acted as Swiss counsel to ING Bank in its capacity as coordinator, bookrunner and mandated lead arranger,
21 March 2024
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Homburger has advised vencora uk limited on the settlement of its public tender offer for all publicly held shares of crealogix holding ag and on the consummation of the share purchase agreement with certain crealogix shareholders
On February 22, 2024, Vencora UK Limited (Vencora), an indirect subsidiary of Volaris Group Inc. and Constellation Software Inc. (CSI), a Canadian-based international provider of software and services (TSX: CSU),
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised ubs group ag on its issuance of usd 1 bn additional tier 1 (at1) notes with an equity conversion feature
On February 12, 2024, UBS Group AG successfully completed its offering of USD 1 bn of 7.750 per cent. AT1 Notes, which are redeemable at the option of UBS Group AG after seven years and two months.
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised cerberus capital management lp on the acquisition and financing of asset sale by intrum
Homburger advised Cerberus Capital Management LP on the acquisition and financing of a SEK 11.5 bn portfolio of loans acquired from Intrum.
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised ubs switzerland ag on the issuance of chf 450 m covered bonds
On January 24, 2024, UBS Switzerland AG successfully completed its issuance of Covered Bonds under its covered bond program in an aggregate principal amount of CHF 450 m,
22 March 2024
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Homburger advised ubs group ag on its issuance of eur 1.25 bn callable senior notes under its senior debt programme
On January 9, 2024, UBS Group AG successfully completed its issuance of EUR 1.25 bn in aggregate principal amount of 4.125 per cent.
22 March 2024
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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 8, 2024, 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 February 2030 and USD 2.25 bn in aggregate principal amount of Fixed Rate/Fixed Rate Callable Senior Notes due February 2035 under its Senior Debt Programme.
22 March 2024
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Homburger advised abb on its acquisition of sevensense robotics ag
On January 11, 2024, ABB announced that it has acquired the Swiss-based startup Sevensense Robotics AG (Sevensense Robotics).
22 March 2024
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Homburger advised tencent mobility limited on its investment in global blue group holding ag
On November 29, 2023, Tencent Mobility Limited, a world leading internet and technology company, completed its USD 100 m strategic equity investment in Global Blue Group Holding AG. Tencent invested in Global Blue’s common equity at a price of USD 5.50 per share.
22 March 2024
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Homburger advised coöperatieve rabobank u.A. On a multicurrency credit facilities agreement
On December 18, 2023, Global TIP Holdings Two B.V. as company and Global TIP Finance B.V. as borrower received an increased EUR term facility under its existing multicurrency credit facilities agreement with ABN AMRO Bank N.V. as agent and Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A. as security agent, which is guaranteed by, inter alia, PEMA Truck- und Trailervermietung GmbH.
22 March 2024
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Homburger advised amag leasing ag on the 2023 renewal of its chf 1.5 bn auto covered bond programme and the chf 175 m and chf 135 m auto covered bond issuances
In October 2023, AMAG Leasing updated and renewed its CHF 1.5 bn Auto Covered Bond Programme irrevocably guaranteed by AMAG Leasing Auto Covered Bond AG (the Programme).
22 March 2024
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Homburger advised jefferies llc and leerink partners llc in offering by ac immune sa
On December 19, 2023, AC Immune SA, a Swiss clinical stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering in precision medicine for neurodegenerative diseases listed on the Nasdaq (Nasdaq: ACIU) completed an underwritten offering of 14.3 million of its common shares at a price of USD 3.50 per share.
22 March 2024
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Homburger advised basler kantonalbank in connection with the issuance of chf 105 m digital bonds by the canton of basel-stadt
On December 1, 2023 the Canton of Basel-Stadt issued CHF 105 m digital bonds. Basler Kantonalbank acted as lead manager. The digital bonds will be listed on SDX Trading AG.
22 March 2024
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Homburger advised müller martini on its acquisition of hunkeler
On December 6, 2023, Müller Martini and Hunkeler, both global market leaders with innovative solutions for post-print paper processing, announced the combination of the two businesses.
22 March 2024
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Homburger advised roche holding ltd on the issuance of eur 1.5 bn bonds
On December 4, 2023, Roche Finance Europe B.V. issued EUR 1.5 bn Bonds guaranteed by Roche Holding Ltd.
22 March 2024
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Homburger advised wöhrle group on its acquisition of oskar rüegg group
On November 30, 2023, Wöhrle Group, headquartered in Wildberg, Germany, has announced that it had acquired Oskar Rüegg Holding AG, headquartered in Jona, Switzerland, and its subsidiaries (Switzerland / Bulgaria / Mexico).
22 March 2024
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Homburger advised givaudan sa on the issuance of eur 500 m guaranteed bonds due 2033
On November 28, 2023, Givaudan Finance Europe B.V. issued EUR 500 m 4.125 per cent. Guaranteed Bonds due 2033. The bonds are guaranteed by the Swiss group parent company Givaudan SA.
22 March 2024
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Homburger advised jpw industries holding corporation in connection with a notes refinancing
Homburger acted as counsel to JPW Industries Holding Corporation in connection with the refinancing of its 9.000% senior secured notes due 2024 by entering into a new term loan and security agreement with Apollo Administrative Agency, LLC as administrative agent and the lenders party thereto.
22 March 2024
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Homburger advised commerzbank aktiengesellschaft on a syndicated corporate financing for montana aerospace
Homburger acted as counsel to Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft in respect of a syndicated corporate financing for Montana Aerospace.
22 March 2024
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Homburger advised roche on usd 5.5 bn in aggregate principal amount senior notes, which were issued by roche holdings, inc. And guaranteed by roche holding ltd
On November 13, 2023, Roche Holdings, Inc. successfully completed its issuance of USD 5.5 bn in aggregate principal amount of senior notes,
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised alcon inc. On usd 1.32 bn revolving credit facility
On October 27, 2023, Alcon Inc. (SIX: ALC), a leading eye care product company, in its capacity as Borrower and Guarantor entered into a USD 1.32 bn revolving credit facilities agreement with,
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised the lenders represented by rbc europe limited in connection with the migration of ionisos to the debt platform of 3i investments plc
Homburger acted as counsel to the lenders represented by RBC Europe Limited in connection with the accession of EBD Irradiation Services AG, a company of the Ionisos group, to certain English law governed financing agreements relating to the debt platform of 3i Investments plc and the entry into certain Swiss law governed security agreements.
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised elevate textiles, inc. In connection with complex financing transactions
Homburger acted as counsel to Elevate Textiles, Inc. in connection with a term loan credit agreement with Wilmington Savings Funds Society, FSB as administrative agent and an asset-based loan credit agreement with Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent.
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised ubs switzerland ag in connection with its kanal services ag's new chf 123 m acquisition and working capital facilities
Homburger acted as counsel to UBS Switzerland AG in its capacity as mandated lead arranger,
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised perfetti van melle on its usd 1.35 bn acquisition of mondelez's gum business
Homburger advised Perfetti Van Melle, the owner of confectionary brands such as Chupa Chups and Mentos, on its USD 1.35 bn acquisition of Mondelez's developed-market gum business.
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised ubs ag on its exchange offer of certain of its outstanding notes previously issued under its emtn programme for sec-registered notes, with notes in an amount of usd 1,970,083,000 being exchanged
On September 13, 2023, UBS AG, acting through its London branch, launched offers to exchange (i) any and all of its outstanding USD 1 bn 1.250 per cent. Notes due June 2026 for a like principal amount of new 1.250% Notes due June 1, 2026 and (ii) any and all of its outstanding USD 1 bn 4.500 per cent.
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised ubs switzerland ag on the establishment of its swiss covered bond program and the issuance of chf 820 m covered bonds
On October 6, 2023, UBS published the Base Prospectus for the establishment of its CHF 20 bn program for the issuance of Covered Bonds issued by UBS Switzerland AG and guaranteed by UBS Hypotheken Schweiz AG.
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised temenos on the issuance of chf 200 m bonds
On October 11, 2023, TEMENOS issued CHF 200 m bonds. Zürcher Kantonalbank, BNP Paribas (Suisse) SA and BZ Bank Aktiengesellschaft acted as managers.
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised puregym on its senior secured notes offering and its new credit facility
Homburger advised PureGym on its offering of EUR 380 m and GBP 475 m senior secured notes due 2028 and its new GBP 175.5 m credit facility.
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised the alchemy group on third amendment of term loan facility
On August 18, 2023, Alchemy US Holdco 1, LLC received an incremental USD term facility as a borrower under its existing credit arrangement with Wilmington Trust, National Association as administrative agent and collateral agent, which is guaranteed by, inter alia, Alchemy Transatlantic-S GmbH.
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised embotelladora andina s.A. On the issuance of chf 170 m bonds
On September 20, 2023, Embotelladora Andina S.A. issued CHF 170 m Bonds.
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised tolremo therapeutics ag on the extension of its series a financing round
On September 20, 2023, TOLREMO therapeutics AG announced that it has completed its Series A financing,
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised dksh on second sustainability-linked loan with existing chf 150 m revolving credit facility
On October 5, 2023, DKSH Holding Ltd (SIX: DKSH), a leading Market Expansion Services provider and trusted partner for companies looking to grow in Asia and beyond,
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised australiansuper pty ltd. On its eur 1.5 bn investment in vantage data centers europe
On September 12, 2023, AustralianSuper Pty Ltd. (AustralianSuper) announced the signing of a EUR 1.5 bn deal with DigitalBridge Group to acquire a significant minority stake in Vantage Data Centers Europe, Middle East and Africa (Vantage EMEA). AustralianSuper will join DigitalBridge as key shareholder in Vantage EMEA, one of the fastest growing hyperscale data center platforms in the region. The deal will support Vantage EMEA’s ambitious growth plans and enable the expansion and development of hyperscale data centers across EMEA to meet the growing demand from global big data and cloud computing companies. Homburger AG acted as Swiss legal counsel to AustralianSuper on this transaction. The Homburger team was led by Dieter Gericke (Corporate / M&A) and included Claudine Schär and Giulia Meier (both Corporate / M&A), Stefan Gäumann and Dominique Burà (both Real Estate) and Stefan Bindschedler (Financing and Investment Products). Herbert Smith Freehills acted as lead counsel to AustralianSuper.
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised aryzta ag with regard to its chf 71.8 m and eur 60 m senior term facilities
Homburger acted as counsel to ARYZTA AG in its capacity as borrower in connection with its CHF 71.8 m and EUR 60 m senior term facilities, coordinated by Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A.
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised credit suisse in connection with polypeptide's eur 111 m revolving credit facility agreement
On October 2, 2023, PolyPeptide announced the signing of a EUR 111 m three-year revolving credit facility with an uncommitted increase option of EUR 40 m,
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised raiffeisen schweiz genossenschaft in connection with its issuance of chf 100 m senior unsecured bonds
On September 28, 2023, Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft successfully completed its Bond issuance in the amount of CHF 100 m.
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised ubs group ag on its issuance of usd 4.5 bn fixed rate/fixed rate callable senior notes under its senior debt programme
On September 22, 2023, UBS Group AG successfully completed its issuance of USD 1.25 bn in aggregate principal amount of Fixed Rate/Fixed Rate Callable Senior Notes due December 2027,
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised ubs ag on its inaugural sec registered offering of benchmark bonds in an aggregate principal amount of usd 3 bn
On September 11, 2023, UBS AG, acting through its London branch, successfully completed its issuance of (i) USD 1 bn aggregate principal amount of 5.800 per cent.
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised equinix, inc. In connection with the issuance of chf 300 m 2.875% bonds due in 2028
On September 12, 2023, Equinix, Inc., a globally leading digital infrastructure company, successfully completed its inaugural Swiss issuance of CHF 300 m 2.875% bonds due in 2028. The Bonds were issued by Equinix Europe 1 Financing Corporation LLC and are fully guaranteed by Equinix, Inc. The offering of the Bonds was done by reliance on Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act.
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised nestlé on the issuance of an aggregate of usd 1.5 bn notes through an institutional (rule 144a) offering in the united states of america
On September 12, 2023, Nestlé Holdings, Inc. successfully completed its issuance of USD 500 m 5.000% Notes due 2028, USD 500 m 5.000% Notes due 2030, and USD 500 m 5.000% Notes due 2033. The Notes are guaranteed by the Nestlé group's Swiss parent company Nestlé S.A. The offering of the Notes was done in reliance on Rule 144A and Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act. Homburger advised Nestlé on all Swiss law aspects of the transaction. The Homburger team was led by Lee Saladino (Capital Markets), and included Daniel Daeniker (Corporate / M&A), Sofiya Shavlak (Capital Markets), and Dieter Grünblatt (Tax). Contact Nanding Susso / Marketing / [email protected]
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised ubs switzerland ag in connection with hiag group's chf 500 m sustainability-linked credit facility
Homburger acted as counsel to UBS Switzerland AG in its capacity as mandated lead arranger, original lender and agent in connection with HIAG Group's CHF 500 m sustainability-linked credit facility.
21 March 2024
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Homburger advises novartis on the transfer of the life science park rhine valley to getec
On August 22, 2023, Novartis (SIX: NOVN) announced that it had agreed to transfer its real estate and certain infrastructure-related assets and services pertaining to the Life Science Park Rhine Valley in Stein,
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised raiffeisen schweiz genossenschaft in connection with the issuance of chf 110 m senior unsecured bonds issued by glarner kantonalbank
On August 9, 2023, Glarner Kantonalbank successfully completed its Bond issuance in the amount of CHF 110 m, traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange. Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft acted as Joint Lead Manager.
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised crown packaging european division gmbh on its acquisition of helvetia packaging ag
On August 3, 2023, Crown Holdings, Inc., a leading global supplier of rigid packaging products to consumer marketing companies,
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised atlas agro in connection with the investment by macquarie asset management of up to usd 325 m
On July 31, 2023, Atlas Agro Holding AG announced the investment of up to USD 325 m by Macquarie Asset Management in Atlas Agro and affiliated project entities via the Macquarie GIG Energy Transition Solutions fund.
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised commerzbank aktiengesellschaft in connection with the issuance of chf 500 m bonds by toyota
Toyota Motor Finance (Netherlands) B.V. issued CHF 500 m Bonds. Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft acted as lead manager, together with BNP Paribas (Suisse) SA. The Bonds will be listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised goldman sachs international in connection with the issuance of chf 100 m senior secured notes by matterhorn telecom s.A.
On July 21, 2023, Matterhorn Telecom S.A., the parent company of Salt Mobile SA, issued CHF 100 m 5.250% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 guaranteed by Matterhorn Telecom Holding S.A. and Salt Mobile SA. Goldman Sachs International acted as Global Coordinator and Sole Bookrunner.
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised gam on the carve-out of its third party fund management services
On June 29, 2023, GAM Holding AG announced the sale of its third party fund services ("FMS Businesses") in Luxembourg and Switzerland to Carne Group ("the Transactions").
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised qubit investments on the sale of its stake in flisom ag
On June 29, 2023, the sale of a majority shareholding in Flisom AG has been successfully completed. Qubit Investments Pte Ltd,
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised santhera on its reverse share split
On July 3, 2023, Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG (SIX: SANN) completed a 10:1 reverse split of its shares,
21 March 2024
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Homburger advises migros on the reorganization of its supermarket business
On June 29, 2023, Migros, a cooperative union active in the retail space and Switzerland's largest employer,
21 March 2024
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Homburger advises u.S. Cotton on the sale of flawa consumer gmbh in a management buy-out
As part of a strategic reorganization, the American cotton manufacturer U.S. Cotton, LLC, has sold the Flawil-based producer of absorbent cotton and other products, FLAWA Consumer GmbH, to members of its management.
21 March 2024
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Homburger advises nice & green sa on the renegotiation of its investment in an equity-linked convertible notes debt instrument issued by evolva holding sa
On June 26, 2023, Evolva Holding SA announced that it had entered into a new agreement with Nice & Green SA (N&G) to replace an existing an equity-linked debt instrument issued by Evolva consisting of convertible notes issued in several tranches to be drawn against issuance of convertible notes.
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised santhera on its exclusive north america license for vamorolone to catalyst
On June 20, 2023, Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG (SIX: SANN) announced the grant of an exclusive North America license for vamorolone to Catalyst Pharmaceuticals,
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised bunge on its business combination with viterra
On June 13, 2023, Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) («Bunge») announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Viterra Limited,
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised zürcher kantonalbank on the issuance of its eur 500 m bail-in bonds
On June 8, 2023, Zürcher Kantonalbank successfully completed its inaugural EUR Bail-in Bond issuance in the amount of EUR 500 m.
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised atlasedge on milestone sustainability-linked eur 725 m loan facilities
Homburger acted as Swiss counsel to AtlasEdge, a leading pan-European Edge data centre provider, on a scalable EUR 725 m loan financing.
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised ubs ag on its issuance of chf 460 m in aggregate principal amount of senior notes under its euro note programme
On May 9, 2023, UBS AG, acting through its London branch, successfully completed its issuance of (i) CHF 310 m aggregate principal amount of 2.385 per cent.
21 March 2024
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Homburger represented nestlé nespresso s.A. On its successful defense against patent infringement claims directed against nespresso's vertuo capsules
On May 11, 2023, the Swiss Federal Patent Court handed down a judgement confirming that Nespresso's Vertuo coffee capsules do not infringe the patents EP 3 023 362, EP 3 521 207 and EP 3 521 209. The patent owner may appeal the judgement to the Swiss Federal Supreme Court.
21 March 2024
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Homburger advised on the rights offering of luzerner kantonalbank ag raising gross proceeds of chf 489 m
On May 26, 2023, Luzerner Kantonalbank AG (SIX: LUKN) announced that it had successfully closed its rights offering, raising gross proceeds of CHF 489 m.
21 March 2024