Zurich, March 2024 | An international CMS team under the lead of Stefan Brunnschweiler and Florian Jung provided comprehensive advice to Ypsomed (SIX: YPSN) on all legal aspects regarding the sale of its pen needle and blood glucose monitoring systems (BGMs) businesses to Medical Technology and Devices S.p.A. (MTD). Ypsomed is supporting a reliable transition to ensure the supply of pen needles to people around the globe who inject insulin and other hormones. During a transition period, Ypsomed will produce pen needles as a contract manufacturer and provide certain services to facilitate a seamless transfer. The production equipment will be gradually moved to the MTD sites by mid-2025. The business with pen needles and BGMs to be transferred to MTD accounted for sales of CHF 52 million in FY 2022/23 and CHF 18 million in the first half of FY 2023/24. The closing of the transaction and thus the transfer of the business with pen needles and blood glucose monitoring systems is expected in summer 2024, after which the transition will begin, and is subject to customary respectively regulatory conditions. Ypsomed is the leading developer and manufacturer of injection and infusion systems for self-medication and a renowned diabetes specialist. The company will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2024. As a leader in innovation and technology, it is a preferred partner of pharmaceutical and biotech companies for pens, autoinjectors and pump systems for administering liquid medications. Ypsomed presents and markets its product portfolios under the umbrella brand mylife Diabetescare directly to patients, pharmacies, and hospitals as well as under Ypsomed Delivery Systems in busi­ness-to-busi­ness operations with pharmaceutical companies. Ypsomed is headquartered in Burgdorf, Switzerland. The company has a global network of production facilities, subsidiaries, and distribution partners. Ypsomed has over 2,200 employees worldwide. CMS ZurichStefan Brunnschweiler, LL.M., Managing Partner, Head Corporate/M&AFlorian Jung, LL.M., Senior Associate, Corporate/M&ASamuel Felix Gang, LL.M., Senior Associate, Corporate/M&AAnna Mast, Associate, Corporate/M&AAlexander Salamon, Attorney Trainee, Corporate/M&AMarquard Christen, LL.M., MAS, Partner, Com­pet­i­tion­Sophia Rovelli, Attorney Trainee, Com­pet­i­tion­Nad­ine Anwander, Attorney Trainee, CompetitionDr Matthias Kuert, LL.M., Partner, Capital MarketsMark Cagienard, LL.M. VAT, Partner, TaxChristian Gersbach, LL.M., Partner, EmploymentDirk Spacek, LL.M., Partner, IT/IPCMS ParisAlexandra Rohmert, Partner, Corporate/M&AVincent Desbenoit, Associate, Corporate/M&ACaroline Froger-Michon, Partner, Em­ploy­ment­Ca­mille Baumgarten, Associate, Em­ploy­ment­Aliénor Fevre, Counsel, CommercialManon Fleury, Associate, Com­mer­cialJean-Hugues de la Berge, Partner, TaxWilliam Hamon, Partner, TaxCMS FrankfurtDr Heike Wagner, Partner, Corporate/M&ADr Tobias Kilian, Of Counsel, Corporate/M&ADr Reiner Thieme, Associate, Corporate/M&ACMS HamburgDr Heike Wagner, Partner, Corporate/M&A

A cross-border team from CMS has advised On Location, the Endeavor-owned leader in premium experiences, hospitality, and travel, on its strategic investment in Wiz-Team, a leading event and data management technology solution. The investment will support integration of Wiz-Team’s technology and software across the On Location portfolio, with a focus on enhancing guest registration and communication, accreditation, accommodation, and access con­trol. Already, On Location has partnered with Wiz-Team to enhance guest management services across its marquee VIP experiences, travel, and hospitality offerings, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games (for which On Location is the official, exclusive hospitality provider through to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games), Super Bowl, and the Aer Lingus Classic. A team of CMS Zurich and London, led by partner Dr Daniel Jenny and senior associate Florian Jung (both CMS Zurich) as well as partner Nick Crosbie and senior associate Lauren Wood (both CMS London) has advised Endeavor / On Location on this trans­ac­tion.  The team further consisted of Samuel Gang (senior associate; corporate), Alexander Salamon (attorney trainee; corporate), Christian Gersbach (partner; employment), Miryam Meile (senior associate; employment), Mark Cagienard (partner; tax), Dirk Spacek (partner; IP/IT), Michelle Lindenman (associate; real estate; all CMS Zurich); Tetyana Dovgan (partner; corporate), Mariana Saienko (senior associate; corporate); Ihor Pavliukov (associate; corporate; all CMS Kyiv), Marco Casasole (partner; corporate; corporate), Francesco Capasso (Counsel; corporate), Giusy Lauro (counsel; employment; all CMS Rome), David Prync (partner; corporate), and Ségolène Regout (senior associate; corporate; both CMS Brussels). CMS ZurichDr Daniel Jenny, Partner, Corporate/M&AFlorian Jung, Senior Associate, Corporate/M&ASamuel Gang, Senior Associate, Corporate/M&AAlexander Salamon, Attorney Trainee, Corporate/M&AChristian Gersbach, Partner, EmploymentMiryam Meile, Senior Associate, EmploymentMark Cagienard, Partner, TaxDirk Spacek, Partner, IP/ITMichelle Lindenmann, Associate, Real EstateCMS LondonNick Crosbie, Partner, Corporate/M&ALauren Wood, Senior Associate, Corporate/M&ACMS KyivTetyana Dovgan, Partner, Corporate/M&AMariana Saienko, Senior Associate, Corporate/M&AIhor Pavliukov, Associate, Corporate/M&ACMS RomeMarco Casasole, Partner, Corporate/M&AFrancesco Capasso, Counsel, Corporate/M&AGiusy Lauro, Counsel, Employment CMS Brussels David Prync, Partner, Corporate/M&ASégolène Regout, Senior Associate, Corporate/M&A

AEW Energie AG has acquired a participation of 33% in Partino Mobile Energie AG and strengthens its powers in the area of e-mobility. The transaction announced in November 2023 has now been completed. Partino Mobile Energie AG, with registered office in Oberentfelden, is a renowned supplier of intelligent e-mobility solutions. Special focus is made on load management for charging points and the backend to operate charging points. In cooperation with Partino, AEW has fitted intelligent charging stations to several apartment buildings. AEW has built up comprehensive competences in the area of e-mobility and is a position to offer integrated solutions ranging from carsharing (Swiss E-Car) to mobility as a service. AEW Energie AG targets an active an leading role in the e-mobility sector and seeks to invest in integrated solutions and services. To that end, AEW has already been cooperating with Partino for some time. As a consequence of this successful collaboration, the parties have agreed to joining forces even closer. The participation in Partino rounds off AEW's portfolio in the area of e-mobility perfectly."The demand for innovative e-mobility solutions increase sharply. Thanks to the participation in partino, we can expand our competences and our offering in the area of e-mobility significantly. With Partino, we are in position to implement complex projects efficiently an to offer integrated dynamic load management systems, for example for apartment buildings", says Arian Rohs, Head Mobility Solutions at AEW.A team of CMS led by Alain Raemy and Florian Jung has advised AEW on all legal aspects of this transaction. CMS SwitzerlandAlain Raemy, Partner, CorporateFlorian Jung, Senior Associate, Cor­por­ateAl­ex­an­der Salamon, Attorney Trainee, CorporateMark Cagienard, Partner, TaxDavid Schuler, Senior Associate, TaxMiryam Meile, Senior Associate, EmploymentDirk Spacek, Partner, IP/IT

Simpson Strong-Tie has acquired PMJ-tec, a Swiss roofing and facade fastener manufacturer specializing in A2, A4 and other high grade corrosion resistant stainless steel products. PMJ-tec, founded in 1975, has its main office and factory in Switzerland and warehouses as well as sales offices in Germany and the Netherlands. Its products, including bi-metal fasteners, carbon steel fasteners and drainage pipe couplers, are engineered with over 45 years of expertise in the construction fastener industry and manufactured in compliance with rigorous internal and external stand­ards.“PMJ-tec is known not only for its superior quality products, but also for its commitment to the clients and service as well as in­nov­a­tion-ori­ented culture, all of which makes it a perfect match for Simpson Strong-Tie. This acquisition introduces bi-metal fasteners to our product portfolio, which is of great strategic importance to us”, explains Fabio Di Clemente Fabio Di Clemente, Director EU Strategy at Simpson Strong-Tie. Simpson Strong-Tie is the world leader in structural solu­tions-products and technology that help people design and build safer, stronger homes, buildings, and communities. A team of CMS led by Dr Daniel Jenny and Florian Jung has advised the seller on all legal aspects of this transaction. CMS SwitzerlandDr Daniel Jenny, Partner, Corporate/M&AFlorian Jung, Senior Associate, Corporate/M&ASamuel Gang, Senior Associate, Corporate/M&AMark Cagienard, Partner, TaxCMS Neth­er­land­sPi­eter van Duijvenvoorde, Partner, Corporate/M&A

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SYNLAB and Sonic have announced the sale of SYNLAB Suisse SA to Sonic Healthcare for a purchase price of CHF 150m, having received the required approval of the Swiss antitrust authority. Closing of the transaction expected for 3 July 2023.

Weidmann has sold its North American Diagnostic Laboratory business and InsuLogix® monitoring product line to the Megger Group. The InsuLogix® HMA is a high-performance online monitor that detects and monitors faults in power transformers and load tap changers by measuring the levels of Hydrogen (H2), Acetylene (C2H2) and Moisture. The nine oil test laboratories in Canada, Mexico and the US will operate as AVO Diagnostic Services, providing the vital knowledge that operators need to help lower risk and improve their electrical system’s reliability. Weidmann are confident Megger will continue to serve the customers at the highest level and bring additional value through their extensive products and services offered. Weidmann further believe that many synergies exist between the two organizations and expect this to be the first step in defining a partnership for the future that allows both companies to maximize the value they bring to different customer bases. The Weidmann Group is a privately held, family owned company supplying technical products and services, with almost 150 years of experience. Employing about 2,700 persons in over 30 production sites and service centers around the world, the Group has three key business areas: Weidmann Electrical Technology, Weidmann Fiber Technology and Weidmann Medical Technology. Established in the late 1800s, Megger has been designing and making test and measurement instruments that perform electrical measurements for preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and commissioning for decades. It now has local offices in many locations with technical support teams and distributors all over the world.A team of CMS Switzerland led by Partner Stefan Brunnschweiler and Senior Associate Florian Jung advised Weidmann on all legal aspects of the transaction. The team also included Andrea Relly (Senior Associate, corporate/M&A), Alexander Salamon (Trainee, corporate/M&A), Dirk Spacek (Partner, IP), and Julia Nitschke (Associate, IP). The team was further assisted by CMS Mexico (lead contact Giancarlo Schievenini), Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC (DRM; lead contact Mary Parent) in the US and Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG; lead contact David Henry) in Canada. CMS Switzer­land­Stefan Brunnschweiler, Partner, Corporate/M&AFlorian Jung, Senior Associate, Corporate/M&AAndrea Relly, Senior Associate, Corporate/M&AAlexander Salamon, Trainee, Corporate/M&ADirk Spacek, Partner, Intellectual Property Julia Nitschke, Associate, Intellectual PropertyCMS Mex­ico Gi­an­carlo Schievenini, Partner, Head of Corporate/M&A Mexico City 

The leading facility management and workplace experience company ISS has acquired Livit FM Services AG from its previous parent company Livit AG. Livit FM Services AG looks after a large proportion of Swiss Life properties in Switzerland. The company has over 670 employees. The takeover of Livit FM Services AG is a strategic acquisition that strengthens ISS Switzerland's market position. The transaction will enable ISS to expand and develop its service delivery to the real estate industry segment. The integration of the acquired company is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2023. Livit FM Services AG will operate under the ISS brand in the future.A team of CMS led by Dr Daniel Jenny comprehensively advised ISS on all legal matters of this transaction. CMS Switzer­land­Dr Daniel Jenny, Partner, Corporate/M&ADr Ferdinand Blezinger, Associate, Corporate/M&AFlorian Jung, Associate, Corporate/M&AAlexandra Stocker, Associate, Corporate/M&AReto Hunsperger, Partner, Com­mer­cialDr Mar­jolaine Jakob, Partner, Com­mer­cial­Christina Winter, Associate, EmploymentHelena Loretan, Associate, Real EstateMark Cagienard, Partner, Tax

Talenthouse AG, a leading technology platform connecting brands and creatives globally, has been listed as an operating company on the International Reporting Standard of the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX) since 29 March 2022. Over the past 15 months, Talenthouse AG has bundled four previously independent companies and brought them to the stock exchange in Zurich through a reverse merger. This is the second listing on the SIX this year (after the first list­ing on the new SPARKS segment of the SIX). Tal­ent­house AG is a technology platform company that works with the world's largest creative community with over 14 million members to produce high-quality digital content for numerous major global companies such as Netflix and Nike. Talenthouse AG, which operates the creative platforms Talenthouse, EyeEm, Ello, Zooppa and Jovoto, is pioneering the structural realignment of content production using a platform-based business model to deliver content that can keep pace with consumer demand in the digital age in terms of scale and quality. At the same time, the company offers development opportunities to creative minds. The company is domiciled in Switzerland and, in addition to its operational headquarters in London, has offices in Los Angeles, New York City, Berlin, Milan and Philadelphia. The transaction was supported by an international legal team under Relationship Partner Gregor Famira of CMS Vienna. The Swiss CMS team advised the majority shareholder of Talenthouse AG (Talenthouse GmbH) as well as the chairman of the board of Talenthouse AG. The Swiss team was led by Matthias Kuert (Capital Markets) and further included Stefan Brunnschweiler (Partner, Corporate/M&A), Franziska Hammer, Florian Jung and Alexandra Stocker (all Corporate/M&A) as well as Simone Brauchbar (IP/IT), Mark Cagienard (Partner; Tax) and Jodok Wicki (Partner; Com­mer­cial/Lit­ig­a­tion).

Xebia, a portfolio company of the private equity firm Waterland, entered into a share purchase agreement concerning the acquisition of SwissQ. The partnership with SwissQ will extend Xebia's geographical reach into Switzerland, while SwissQ will gain offshore and nearshore capabilities. Overall, the transaction will result in access to a combined 4'000 technical experts worldwide in the areas of data, AI, cloud, DevOps, SRE as well as software development for offering services to a joint customer base. Founded in 2006, SwissQ Consulting AG is an IT consulting and training company, which also organizes renowned technology conferences in Switzerland. SwissQ Consulting AG employs more than 120 experts at offices in Zurich and Bern and offers services to a number of renowned customers. Xebia is a globally leading digital full-service consulting enterprise with its head office in the Netherlands. Xebia employs more than 4'000 experts globally.A CMS team led by Dr Daniel Jenny advised the shareholders of SwissQ Consulting AG on all legal and tax matters in connection with the transaction. CMS SwitzerlandDr Daniel Jenny, Partner, Corporate / M&AMark Cagienard, Partner, TaxChristian Gersbach, Partner, EmploymentDr Ferdinand Blezinger, Associate, Corporate / M&AFlorian Jung, Associate, Corporate / M&AJens Lehmann, Associate, TaxTarik Salkim, Attorney TraineeCMS AmsterdamPieter van Duijvenvoorde, Partner, Corporate / M&A

Thomas Reister has sold his majority stake in the emodrom Group to his co-shareholders. The emodrom Group is involved in the marketing and strategic development of the Hockenheimring racing circuit in Hockenheim, Baden-Württem­berg (Germany). The emodrom Group supports the location of companies (including Porsche) on the racing circuit, establishes its own mobility-related businesses there and otherwise markets the racing circuit for events. Under the leadership of Thomas Reister, the emodrom Group has successfully emancipated the Hockenheimring from pure racing (formerly Formula 1) in the last 10 years, despite difficult starting conditions. Instead of exclusively racing, the Hockenheimring now offers a wide range of services and experiences related to mobility. A CMS team led by Dr Daniel Jenny provided comprehensive legal advice to Thomas Reister in connection with the transaction. TeamDr Daniel Jenny, Partner, Corporate / M&AMark Cagienard, Partner, TaxDr Simone Brauchbar Birkhäuser, Counsel, Intellectual PropertyDr Ferdinand Blezinger, Associate, Corporate / M&AFlorian Jung, Associate, Corporate / M&ATarik Salkim, Trainee

Zurich, September 2021 | A team of CMS Switzerland under the lead of Stefan Brunnschweiler provided comprehensive advice to the shareholders of ALPORA AG on all legal aspects regarding the sale of a majority stake to German-based Serafin Asset Management. Duff & Phelps, A Kroll Business, served as the exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of ALPORA AG in connection with the transaction. ALPORA AG, which was founded in 2013, is active in the sale of innovation analysis-based investment models to asset managers in Switzerland, Germany and the UK. Based on these investment models, clients set up equity funds that have historically been able to generate a risk-adjusted excess return on equity investments. The Serafin Group intends to enter a new segment with Serafin Asset Management and establish a digital asset management business. It is envisaged to enter the market with services for third-party customers in the second quarter of 2022 after obtaining the BaFin license. In addition to developing and selling its own investment solutions, the aim is to grow by acquiring specialized asset managers. The acquisition of a majority stake in the Swiss-based ALPORA AG is the first step in this direction. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price of the trans­ac­tion. Stefan Brunnsch­weiler, Lead, Managing Partner, Global Co-Head of the CMS Corporate/M&A GroupSamuel Felix Gang, As­so­ci­ate, Corporate/M&AFlorian Jung, Associate, Corporate/M&APascal Stocker, Associate, Corporate/M&AAndrea Relly, Senior Associate, Corporate/M&AMark Cagienard, Partner, TaxChristian Gers­bach, Part­ner, Em­ploy­ment­Dr Mat­thi­as Kuert, Senior Associate, Capital MarketsTarik Salkim, Trainee, Corporate/M&A