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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.

Banco Santander S.A., BNP Paribas and UniCredit Bank GmbH acted as joint lead managers. The bonds will be listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and have been admitted to trading on the Open Market (Freiverkehr) of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

The transaction consists of a EUR 650 m tranche due May 2030 and a EUR 850 m tranche due May 2044.

The documentation is governed by Swiss law.

Homburger acted as counsel to Roche Holding Ltd. The Homburger team consisted of Jürg Frick (Financing and Investment Products) and Eduard De Zordi and Daniel Hulmann (both Capital Markets).