Zurich, September 2023 | A team of CMS Switzerland under the lead of Partner Stefan Brunnschweiler and Senior Associate Samuel Felix Gang provided comprehensive advice to FLACHGLAS Wernberg GmbH on all legal aspects regarding the sale of Flachglas (Schweiz) AG, a leading Swiss supplier of high-quality processed glass products for the construction industry, to HSBH Holding AG. The Flachglas Schweiz Group operates at two locations in Wikon (Canton Lucerne) and Gwatt near Thun (Canton Bern). The Flachglas Schweiz Group offers a wide range of glass solutions for the construction of new buildings and the renovation of existing buildings, in particular fire protection glass. For almost four decades now, the group with its approximately 200 employees has been a reliable partner for high-quality glass applications and is known for the quality of its products and services.The FLACHGLAS Wernberg Group has 85 years of experience in the field of glass finishing and produces special glass at three locations in Germany, such as: railway glass, construction glass, showers and many other applications. The three locations in Germany employ approximately 800 people. The sale of the Flachglas Schweiz Group enables the FLACHGLAS Wernberg Group to realise its strategic goals in order to strengthen, modernise and position the three remaining locations well for the future.The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price of the transaction.CMS Switzer­land­Stefan Brunnschweiler, LL.M., Managing Partner, Head Cor­por­ate/M&ASamuel Felix Gang, LL.M., Senior As­so­ci­ate, Cor­por­ate/M&AAnna Mast, As­so­ci­ate, Cor­por­ate/M&A

Zurich, 4 January 2023 Bruker Corporation, a NASDAQ-listed US tech company, has entered into a partnership with Swiss firm Biognosys AG to deliver advanced proteomics CRO services for US biopharma and biomarker customers. As part of the partnership, Bruker has made a ma­jor­ity-own­er­ship investment in Biognosys AG. Biognosys is a leader in the development of proteomics technologies and solutions for pharmaceutical and biotech research. The strategic partnership is expected to create unique synergies between Biognosys’ portfolio of proteomics services, software and kits, and Bruker’s pioneering timsTOF platform. As a result of the partnership, Biognosys plans to open its first advanced proteomics CRO services laboratory in the US. Details of the transaction were not disclosed.An international CMS team headed by Stefan Brunnschweiler and Dr Hendrik Hirsch advised Bruker on all legal aspects of the transaction. Bruker has also relied on the expertise of CMS in the past. Previous work by CMS for Bruker Corporation included providing legal advice on the company’s investment in PreOmics.CMS Switzer­land­Stefan Brunnschweiler, Lead Partner, Zurich, Corporate / M&AAndrea Relly, Senior Associate, Corporate / M&ASamuel Felix Gang, Senior Associate, Corporate / M&APascal Stocker, Senior Associate, Corporate / M&AAnna Mast, Associate, Corporate / M&ADr Simone Brauchbar Birkhäuser, Partner, Intellectual PropertyMark Cagienard, Partner, TaxSarah Keller, Senior Associate, Employment & PensionsHadi Mirzai, Senior Associate, Life Sciences and Com­pet­i­tion­Valentina Balaj, As­so­ci­ate, Reg­u­lat­ory / ComplianceCMS Ger­manyDr Hendrik Hirsch, Lead Partner, Frank­furt/Main, Cor­por­ate/M&ADr Ber­rit Roth-Mingram, Senior Associate, Frank­furt/Main, Cor­por­ate/M&ADr Thomas Hirse, Partner, Dus­sel­dorf, In­tel­lec­tu­al PropertySven Krause, Senior Associate, Dusseldorf, Intellectual Property

Vista Klinik Holding AG, domiciled in Binningen (Switzerland), acquired AVANTI, Centro Ticinese di chirurgia ambulatoriale SA (AVANTI) on 15 July 2022 and is now present in the canton of Ticino for the first time. AVANTI, which was founded in 2007, has three operating rooms with a total area of 605 square metres, as well as a convalescence area and an ophthalmology practice specialising in retinal treatments. AVANTI performs about 5,000 ophthalmological operations annually. There will be no changes with regard to the staff, as they will continue to work for AV­ANTI.Fur­ther­more, CMS advised Vista Klinik Holding AG on two other transactions in the middle of this year: The purchase of all shares in an eye centre with two associated practices in the cantons of Aargau and Zurich was successfully completed, and another eye practice in the canton of Grisons was acquired as part of an asset deal.Vista Augenpraxen & Kliniken was founded over 30 years ago and consists of a network of experienced ophthalmologists and specialists with a focus on northwestern Switzerland and the Zurich area. With the aforementioned acquisitions, the number of locations will be further increased so that the services of Vista Augenpraxen & Kliniken can now also be accessed in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. The range of services offered by Vista Augenpraxen & Kliniken includes all treatments as well as specialisations in the field of retina and cataract operations, the therapy of macular degeneration and the correction of refractive errors. In order to keep up with the international state of science, Vista Augenpraxen & Kliniken invests in forward-looking research activities, in the continuous training of all employees and in the expansion and inventory of practices and clinics.A team of CMS Switzerland, led by Stefan Brunnschweiler and Franziska Hammer, advised Vista Augenpraxen & Kliniken on all legal matters of the transactions.CMS Switzer­land­Stefan Brunnschweiler, Partner, Corporate / M&AFranziska Hammer, Counsel, Corporate / M&ASamuel Felix Gang, Associate, Corporate / M&AAnna Mast, Associate, Corporate / M&AMiryam Meile, Associate, EmploymentMarzia Schilleci, Associate, Lit­ig­a­tion­Premton Haziri, Attorney Trainee

Zurich | March 2022A team of CMS Switzerland under the lead of Stefan Brunnschweiler provided comprehensive advice to Swedish CIDAN Machinery Group on all legal aspects regarding the acquisition of Swiss long folder producer Thalmann Maschinenbau AG. CIDAN Machinery Group is a world leading, innovative supplier to the sheet metal industry. The group operates manufacturing locations in Sweden and Austria and has office locations in several European countries, the United States and China. The headquarters of the company, founded in 1907, is based in Götene, Sweden.Thalmann Maschinenbau is a world leading company in long folding technology. The company has a strong track record of bringing innovations to the market that lead to significant efficiency improvements, cost reductions and higher precision and flexibility of the folding process. The company was founded in 1948 and operates from Frauenfeld, Switzerland.With the acquisition of Thalmann Maschinenbau AG, CIDAN is adding yet another strong brand to its already strong portfolio that includes CIDAN, Forstner and nuIT. The Thalmann location in Switzerland will remain the major hub for long folder innovation and production. The 50 employees of Thalmann will be joining the CIDAN Machinery Group and remain employed at Frauenfeld. CIDAN is committed to build on the strengths of the existing team with the aim to further grow the business of long folders within the group. CMS Switzer­land­Stefan Brunnschweiler, LL.M., Lead, Managing Partner, Co-Global Head CMS Corporate/M&A GroupSamuel Felix Gang, LL.M., Associate, Cor­por­ate/M&AAndrea Relly, Senior Associate, Cor­por­ate/M&AAl­ex­an­dra Stocker, Associate, Cor­por­ate/M&AM­ark Cagienard, LL.M., Partner, TaxDr David Schuler, LL.M., Senior Associate, TaxDr Dirk Spacek, LL.M., Partner, TMC and IPThomas Zweifel, LL.M., Senior Associate, Real EstateSarah Keller, Associate, EmploymentAline Steffen, Associate, Commercial

As of 1 January 2022, Vista Klinik Holding AG in Binningen has acquired Klinik ZüriSeh and will continue to operate it under the name Vista Augenklinik Wollishofen in the future. With this acquisition, Vista strengthens its presence in Zurich and expands to the right lakeside. On 450 square meters, the new Vista Augenklinik Wollishofen has three operating rooms and three consulting rooms. All employees of Klinik ZüriSeh under the management of Timo Stern will be taken over.Further, Vista Klinik Holding AG has taken over Augenklinik Bucher on 16 December 2021 and will thus also be present in Frauenfeld. In addition to a day clinic, Augenklinik Bucher includes an eye practice, a vision school and a modern operating room. A wide range of services relating to ophthalmology and ophthalmic surgery are offered in the newly renovated premises. The founder of Augenklinik Bucher, Dr. med. Pius Bucher, will continue to be fully available for his patients. His team of 14 employees will remain with the eye clinic.Finally, Vista Klinik Holding AG has acquired Aivla Group with its six locations as of 1 February 2022, making Vista the leading private provider of ophthalmology in the canton of Grisons. Aivla Group was founded more than twenty years ago by Dr. med. Paolo Bernasconi in St. Moritz and developed into the leading ophthalmology provider in the Engadine. The catchment area of Aivla Group includes the entire Engadine with its side valleys as well as the southern valleys of the Grisons as far as Livigno and Chiavenna. Aivla Group maintains long-standing and well-founded cooperations with local health care facilities and is fully responsible for emergency services in the region. Dr. med. Paolo Bernasconi will continue to care for his patients as medical director of Aivla Group. The existing team will be taken over in full.The acquisitions serve to expand the geographical locations and the expert network of Vista Augenpraxen & Kliniken. Founded over 30 years ago, Vista Augenpraxen & Kliniken is now a leading centre of excellence for ophthalmology in Switzerland. With its numerous locations, Vista has a broad network of eye clinics and eye practices. At all locations, specialised ophthalmologists offer all treatments and interventions relating to the eye. In this way, Vista guarantees comprehensive and lifelong care for its patients. Forward-looking research activities and the continuous training of all employees ensure quality and sustainability at all locations.A team of CMS Switzerland, led by partner Stefan Brunnschweiler, advised Vista Augenpraxen & Kliniken on all legal matters of the trans­ac­tions. CMS SwiterlandStefan Brunnschweiler, Partner, Corporate/ M&AFranziska Hammer, Counsel, Corporate/ M&AMark Cagienard, Partner, TaxSamuel Felix Gang, Associate, Corporate/ M&A

Zurich, February 2022 – A team of CMS Switzerland led by Stefan Brunnschweiler acted as Swiss legal counsel for the Spanish start-up Playtomic on all legal aspects regarding the acquisition of all shares in GotCourts AG, a swiss stock corporation based in Zurich, Switzerland. CMS Switzerland worked in collaboration with team members from CMS Albiñana & Suárez de Lezo (CMS Spain).Playtomic is Europe's largest sports booking app and SaaS for sport venues. The company operates in 25 countries, with over 2500 partner clubs and over 1 million active play­ers.Got­Courts is a social network for racket sports players and an online service for booking courts and coaches. It's the first platform to provide everything a player needs in a single network. Since the business was founded in 2014, it has grown rapidly in Switzerland and are now scaling internationally. GotCourts already connects 250,000 racket sports enthusiasts and supports their passion for the sport.CMS Switzer­land­Stefan Brunnschweiler, Managing Partner, Global Co-Head of the Corporate/M&A GroupAndrea Relly, Senior Associate, Cor­por­ate/M&AAl­ex­an­dra Stocker, Associate, Cor­por­ate/M&ASamuel Felix Gang, Associate, Corporate/M&ADr Dirk Spacek, Partner, IP/ITDr Simone Brauch­bar-Birkhäuser, Counsel, IP/IT­Mark Ca­gi­enard, Partner, TaxJens Lehmann, Associate, TaxDominik Penkov, Associate, TaxCMS SpainCarlos Peña, Partner, Cor­por­ate/M&AAlf­onso Codes, Partner, Public Law & Regulated SectorsJose Luis Rodríguez Ontiveros, Associate, Corporate/M&A

Zurich | 18 January 2022OMNES Education (a group owned by CINVEN funds, "the Group"), the French leader in private higher education with 12 schools and 32,000 students to date, continues its international development through the acquisition of EU Business School. Founded in Belgium in 1973 and today headquartered in Switzerland, EU Business School has close to 3,000 students located at four campuses in the heart of the dynamic European cities of Barcelona, Geneva, Montreux and Munich, as well as an online campus.The integration of this international management school, will enable the Group to strengthen its position as a leading European player. The acquisition of EU Business School marks a major new step that will enable the Group to increase its geographical footprint and expand its educational offering.Alain Raemy and Samuel Felix Gang have acted as legal counsel to OMNES Education in this trans­ac­tion.CMS TeamAlain Raemy, Partner, Corporate / M&ASamuel Felix Gang, Associate, Corporate / M&A

Vista Klinik Holding AG in Binningen has acquired Augenzentrum Brugg AG in Brugg on 30 Juli 2021. Besides several consultation rooms the Augenzentrum Brugg has also an operating room for ophthalmic surgical procedures such as cataract and glaucoma surgery, as well as new retina operations. Vista will expand the existing glaucoma services and add retina consultations. In addition to Dr. med. Milada Keller and Dr. Miriam Adamcova, Dr. med. Iraklis Vastardis will join the team in Brugg.Fur­ther­more, on 15 September 2021 Vista Klinik Holding AG has taken over Au­gen­k­linik-Seefeld AG in Zurich. In addition to a vision school, all ophthalmological treatments are offered in the practice. Surgeries can be covered at the Vista eye clinics in the Zurich area. While Peter Trüb, MD, will retire at the end of 2021, Peter Schöneborn, MD, will continue his work at the Augenklinik Seefeld.Finally, on 28 September 2021 Vista Klinik Holding AG acquired a participation in PD Dr. Eisenmann Praxis für Augenheilkunde AG in Chur. The practice on Bahnhofstrasse in Chur has two examination rooms and a vision school. The cooperation is intended to expand the range of ophthalmological services and create a regional center for ophthalmology in the Grisons capital. PD Dr. med. Dieter Eisenmann will act as Head Physician Oph­thal­mo­logy/Oph­thal­mic Surgery as well as Medical Director of the Chur region.The acquisitions and the participation serve to expand the geographical locations and the expert network of Vista Augenpraxen & Kliniken. Founded over 30 years ago, Vista Augenpraxen & Kliniken is now a leading centre of excellence for ophthalmology in Switzerland. With 20 locations in the Basel, Liestal, Brugg, Zurich, Schwyz and Chur area, Vista has a broad network of eye clinics and eye practices. At all locations, specialised ophthalmologists offer all treatments and interventions relating to the eye. In this way, Vista guarantees comprehensive and lifelong care for its patients. Forward-looking research activities and the continuous training of all employees ensure quality and sustainability at all locations.A team of CMS Switzerland, led by partner Stefan Brunnschweiler, advised Vista Augenpraxen & Kliniken on all legal matters of the trans­ac­tion. CMS Switzer­land­Stefan Brunnschweiler, Partner, Corporate / M&AFranziska Hammer, Counsel, Corporate / M&ASamuel Felix Gang, Associate, Corporate / M&A

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

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