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Oerlikon

On December 16, 2022, OC Oerlikon Corporation AG, Pfäffikon (SIX: OERL), a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Riri, a leading provider of coated metal accessories for the luxury fashion industry.
The transaction marks a milestone in Oerlikon’s growth strategy and diversifies Surface Solutions’ offerings and market access. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter 2023, subject to regulatory approvals and standard closing conditions.
Homburger acts as transaction counsel to Oerlikon. The Homburger team advising Oerlikon is led by Daniel Hasler and comprises Karin Mattle, Francesco Bernasconi, Mike Lerchmüller, Julien Di Sabato (all Corporate / M&amp;A), Pietro Meineri (Litigation), Philippe Baumann (IP / IT), Dieter Grünblatt and Peter Müller (both Tax), Richard Stäuber and Daniel Lütolf (both Competition), and Giulia Menegon and Giovanni Dazio (both Employment and Executive Compensation).

Homburger advised OC Oerlikon on the acquisition of Riri 

Gilde

On October 21, 2021, TAS S.p.A., a leading technology company listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, announced that two funds managed by Gilde Buy Out Partners, a leading European private equity investor in mid-market transactions, will indirectly acquire 73.2% of the share capital of TAS. Upon closing of the transaction, which is subject to certain conditions precedent, the acquirer will launch a mandatory tender offer under Italian law for the acquisition of all remaining shares in TAS. Based on the price of such mandatory tender offer, the value of the present acquisition amounts to approx. EUR 135 m.
Homburger acted as Swiss counsel to Gilde Buy Out Partners. The Homburger team was led by senior partner Daniel Daeniker and comprised associates Marc Schamaun and Kevin Hubacher and junior associate Joel Schmidt (Corporate / M&amp;A), partner Gregor Bühler and associate Gabriel Kasper (IP / IT), associates Giulia Menegon and Simone Schürch (Employment and Executive Compensation).

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Homburger advised OC Oerlikon on the acquisition of Riri

Homburger advised Gilde Buy Out Partners in the indirect acquisition of TAS

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Homburger advised OC Oerlikon on the acquisition of Riri

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