AFINUM is a private Equity Fund focusing on midsized buyout transactions in the DACH region. GS Swiss PCB AG is a manufacturer of highly miniaturized printed circuit boards for the medical technology and aerospace sectors and is based in the Swiss Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland. The PwC Deals team supported AFINUM with financial due diligence services.
ADQ, one of Abu Dhabi’s largest holding companies, will acquire 100% of Acino from its current shareholders, Nordic Capital and Avista Capital Partners.
De Bethune is an independent Swiss watch manufacturer, established in 2002, located in L'Auberson (Vaud). De Bethune employs nearly 40 people and focus on the research and development of technical and aesthetic innovations in the spirit of the great master watchmakers of the 18th century. Its philosophy combines classic watchmaking skills and craftsmanship with a contemporary technical process.
The Swiss Corporate Finance Team is pleased to announce the completion of Project Florida, the acquisition of ERNE surface AG by Thommen-Furler Group. PwC acted as lead advisor to Thommen-Furler Group.
Triton Fund V advised by Triton has signed an agreement to acquire Swiss IT Security Group, a leading cyber security services provider in the DACH and Benelux regions, from Ufenau Capital Partners.
EQT has agreed to sell Unilode Aviation Solutions to Basalt Infrastructure Partners, an independent infrastructure investment firm. Headquartered in Zurich, Unilode Aviation Solutions is the global market leader in specialty aviation infrastructure leasing.
Our Corporate Finance team is pleased to announce the acquisition of Electromag SA ("Electromag") by Mabuchi Motors Co, Ltd. ("Mabuchi"). PwC Japan and PwC Switzerland acted jointly as exclusive financial advisors to Mabuchi.
PwC Corporate Finance unterstützte den Eigentümer der Atmoshaus Gruppe im gesamten Verkaufsprozess, in welchem letztlich die GLB Genossenschaft als Käuferin hervorging.
Doctors and laboratory specialists, together with the investment firm GENUI, acquired labor team w ag, one of the leading private medical laboratories in Switzerland.
Doctors and laboratory specialists, together with the investment firm GENUI, acquired labor team w ag, one of the leading private medical laboratories in Switzerland.
The Transaction Services and M&A Tax teams supported Stromer with the preparation of a Financial and Tax Fact Book and a Current Year Trading Update.
PwC’s Corporate Finance team is pleased to announce the sale of a majority in FOSTAG Formenbau AG (“FOSTAG”), a leading manufacturer of high-performance injection moulds, to a group of Swiss private investors led by BLR Partners.
PwC's Corporate Finance is pleased to announce the sale of Schaffner Holding AG’s (“Schaffner Group”) Power Magnetics division to AQ Group AB (“AQ Group”). PwC supported Schaffner Group with lead advisory as well as vendor assistance and tax services.
Euroclear has led the Series A funding round of Futurae Technologies AG amounting to CHF 5 million.
Coop, the Swiss retail and wholesale group, announced the acquisition of Swiss DIY chain Jumbo from Maus Frères SA.
Our Corporate Finance team is pleased to announce the sale of Duvoisin-Groux group (“DG group”) to BKW Energie AG (“BKW”). We supported the shareholders of DG group as financial advisor.
On 1 February 2021, the FIVB announced the launch of Volleyball World, a new strategic partnership with CVC Capital Partners to develop the commercial rights of the sport globally.
The Swiss Corporate finance team is pleased to announce that two shareholders of Translait have successfully entered into an agreement to sell their stakes to another existing shareholder. We supported the shareholders throughout the negotiations and finalization of the transaction.
OneMed, a leading European distributor of medical supplies and healthcare related services based in Sweden, has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the Swiss distributor SMEDICO.
PwC agierte als exklusiver Financial Advisor für die ZFV-Unternehmungen (ZFV), welche die Liegenschaft Sorell Hotel «Aarauerhof» an die Aargauische Pensionskasse APK verkaufte.
The Swiss and Canadian Corporate Finance teams are pleased to announce the acquisition of Quartal Financial Solutions (“Quartal”), Europe’s leading provider of fee billing and commission solutions for the financial and insurance industries, by Purefacts Financial Solutions (“Purefacts”), a leading WealthTech provider of fees, reporting and AI-powered predictive analytics solutions.
On 11 November 2020, Louis Dreyfus Company, a global agri-commodity business with FY19 revenues of US$33.6bn, announced the sale of a 45% equity stake to ADQ, an Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund. As part of the transaction, LDC has also signed a long-term commercial supply agreement with ADQ for the sale of agri-commodities to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Ringier Axel Springer Suisse SA is strategically refocusing its portfolio by selling Le Temps SA to Fondation Aventinus, effective January 1, 2021. The seller wishes to concentrate on its key publishing products. The acquisition of Le Temps by Aventinus, a non-profit foundation, will ensure the long term sustainability of the newspaper and safeguard its jobs. The editorial staff will move from Lausanne to Geneva.
The Swiss Corporate Finance team is pleased to announce the sale of RUAG Environment AG (“RUAG Environment”) to Thommen Group AG (“Thommen Group”). PwC supported RUAG AG (“RUAG”) as financial advisor, and also provided support on tax and pension related matters.
The Swiss Corporate Finance team is pleased to announce the closing of Project Edelweiss, the sale of Dynapresse Marketing SA to Asendia Press Edigroup SA. PwC Corporate Finance Switzerland acted as exclusive financial advisor to the selling shareholder.
Successful first completion of EUR 47m funding as part of a larger Series B financing round of Dutch based Mosa Meat, led by Blue Horizon Ventures.
Emmi, a major Swiss milk processor, announced on 18 September 2020 that it will acquire Indulge Desserts Intermediate Holdings, LLC. Italian dessert represents an important strategic pillar for Emmi.
The PwC CF team was led by Nico Psarras (Partner, PwC Switzerland) and included Luca Borrelli (Director, PwC Switzerland), Rense Balk (Director, PwC Switzerland) and Gregory Mustillo (Manager, PwC Switzerland).
Die Mobiliar, Visana Beteiligungen AG, Securitas Gruppe und HRS Real Estate AG haben eine Minderheitsbeteiligung an der Messepark Bern AG erworben und werden die zukünftige Entwicklung des Messeareals in Bern mitgestalten.
Anouk SA sold to Imperial SpaA team of PwC Switzerland led by Marco Tremonte and Andreas Plattner acted as lead advisor to the shareholders of Anouk SA in the disposal of the company to Imperial Spa.
The PwC CF team was led by Martin Frey (Partner, PwC Switzerland) and included Andreas Plattner (Director, PwC Switzerland), Dennis Goedde (Manager, PwC Switzerland) and Alain Boesch (Senior Consultant, PwC Switzerland).
Straub Medical is headquartered in Wangs, Switzerland, and covers the entire value chain from R&D and in-house manufacturing to own marketing and distribution channels. The company markets its products internationally and recently received FDA clearance for its flagship product Rotarex S.
A team of PwC Switzerland led by Martin James and Luca Borrelli acted as financial and tax advisor to Neuraxpharm in the acquisition of Easypharm.
A team of PwC Switzerland led by Sascha Beer and Marco Tremonte acted as lead advisor to Thommen-Furler AG in the acquisition of K+S Entsorgung (Schweiz) AG. The team is proud to have completed the third deal for Thommen-Furler AG within 18 months..
PwC Corporate Finance acted as lead financial advisor on the sale of Brugg Cables to Terna S.p.A.
A team of PwC Switzerland led by Sascha Beer and Marco Tremonte acted as lead advisor to AURELIUS in the acquisition of Distrelec and Nedis businesses from Dätwyler Group.
PwC acts as commercial and real estate advisor to Capvis. Capvis to purchase healthcare services platform Tertianum Group from Swiss Prime Site
PwC Corporate Finance advises the shareholders of DCS Pharma AG on the sale of the Company to IMCD N.V..
PwC Corporate Finance acted as lead financial advisor to EMS Group on the sale of the airbag ignitor business “EMS-PATVAG” to Hirtenberger Group.
Successful Deals with PwC: Bucher+Walt SA acquires Dakine Europe SAS
PwC Switzerland Corporate Finance/M&A acted as lead advisor in the sale of STEPcom to Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce.
The Transaction Services team is pleased to announce the completion of Project Nougat - the sale of Novae Restauration to Sodexo.
PwC Corporate Finance advises the shareholders of Hunkeler AG Paper Processing on the sale of a minority shareholding in the group and its subsidiaries to CIC CAPITAL
PwC Corporate Finance acted as lead financial advisor on the sale of a majority stake in Variosystems AG to Capvis Equity V LP.
PwC Corporate Finance advises Groupe E and Romande Energie on the disposal of their jointly owned subsidiary CISEL
PwC Corporate Finance advises Hangzhou Great Star Industrial Co. Ltd. on the acquisition of Lista Holding AG
PwC is pleased to announce the closing of Banque Cantonale Vaudoise’s (BCV) divestment from “Tour Galfetti”.
PwC unterstützte die Aletsch Riederalp Bahnen AG („ARBAG“), die Bettmeralp Bahnen AG („BAB“) und die Luftseilbahn Fiesch-Eggishorn AG („LFE“) bei der Fusion zur Aletsch Bahnen AG.
PwC Corporate Finance advises Thommen-Furler AG (“TFAG”) on the acquisition of alcosuisse ag (“alcosuisse”) from the Swiss government.
PwC Corporate Finance advises the shareholders of Addedo on the sale of the company to Talentia Software Group.
PwC Corporate Finance advises Swiss private equity firm Cross on the sale of spirella to Menage Selection Valnet S.A.S. (MSV).
PwC Corporate Finance advises Schweizerische Depeschenagentur AG (“SDA”) on the merger with Keystone AG (“Keystone”) to form KEYSTONE-SDA.
PwC Corporate Finance advises Lonza on the acquisition of Micro-Macinazione.
PwC Corporate Finance advises Giroflex on the sale of the Group and its subsidiaries to Flokk A.S., a portfolio company of Triton.
PwC Corporate Finance advises Electrosuisse on the sale of its testing and certification business activities to Eurofins.
Claude Fuhrer
Partner, Deals Strategy & Operations Leader, PwC Switzerland
Tel: +41 58 792 14 23
