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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

consisting of USD 875 m 4.790% Notes due 2029, USD 750 m 4.909% Notes due 2031, USD 1.25 bn 4.985% Notes due 2034, and USD 1 bn 5.218% Notes due 2054. The notes are irrevocably and unconditionally guaranteed by Roche Holding Ltd. Homburger advised Roche on all Swiss law aspects of the transaction. The Homburger team was led by Jürg Frick (Financing and Investment Products / Capital Markets), and included Lee Saladino and Sofiya Shavlak (both Capital Markets), as well as Dieter Grünblatt (Tax).