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We are proud to have advised The SPAR Group Ltd (JSE: SPP) on the sale of its entire shareholding in SPAR Switzerland to a Swiss family office.   This was one of the most complex and high-profile transactions in the Swiss retail sector in recent years, involving: • a network of more than 350 stores, 11 cash & carry outlets and one distribution centre, • a process beginning with a full strategic review for the SPAR Board, • a structured sell-side auction under regulatory and legacy challenges, • and ultimately, a clean transfer of ownership back into Swiss hands.   The transaction valued the business at CHF 46.5 million equity value, with the potential for an additional CHF 30 million earn-out. In recent years, SPAR Switzerland contributed approx. ZAR 16 billion (approx. EUR 800 million) to Group turnover, underlining the scale of this divestment.   The Group, which holds several SPAR country licences of the Dutch SPAR network, has been streamlining its international portfolio to maximise the return on capital allocated. The Swiss divestment follows last year’s sale of its Polish operations.   SPAR International is the world’s leading voluntary food retail chain and the largest independent supermarket retail network globally.   The transaction signed and closed on the same day, 8 September 2025 — a demonstration of precision M&A execution.   Congratulations to the deal team: Marcel Franzen, Irshaad Paruk, Sibonelo Mdluli, Tarryn Witten.   At Clairfield, we specialise in navigating complex, high-stakes transactions and delivering the best possible outcomes for our clients. Proud to have partnered with RMB - Rand Merchant Bank, our South African partner firm, on this landmark transaction for SPAR. Link to SPAR’s official announcement: https://lnkd.in/dZRF6KGB #DefinedByYourSuccess #retail #mergersandacquisitions #crossborder #precision #complexity

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In a financial crisis, boards of Swiss companies must act swiftly and decisively. Our latest briefing highlights the most urgent priorities under Swiss law such as - Duty to act – conduct a realistic analysis and implement restructuring measures - Liquidity is key – plan, monitor and conserve - No group perspective – the board must safeguard the interest of its legal entity - Payment strategy – equal treatment of creditors   Read more in our briefing: https://lnkd.in/e3EZu3R7 Authors: Dr. Christoph Neeracher, Dr. Luca Jagmetti, Thomas Rohde and Sebastian Sutter   #baerkarrer #corporate #restructuring #insolvency #law 

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'Digital Assurance is about building confidence and security in an era of constant technological disruption,’ says Yan Borboën, Partner & Leader Digital Assurance & Trust at PwC Switzerland. In our new issue of the Disclose Magazine, he explains why it’s not enough for systems to work, they must be trustworthy. Discover how organisations can turn complexity into opportunity by managing digital risk with confidence. 👉 Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/d56Q7AN9 #PwCInsights #DiscloseMagazine #DigitalAssurance #TrustInTech #WhatMatters

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𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 #Wealth erosion, #succession worries, and overwhelming #complexity — Michael Welti of Banque Heritage explains in seven key points how Swiss Private Banks address the typical stress factors faced by wealthy families https://lnkd.in/dyTWUF_u Banque Heritage #SwissBanking #WealthManagement #Finance

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Lexology has released an updated edition of its “In-House View” on Swiss M&A, featuring revised contributions from Baker McKenzie Switzerland’s Alexander Blaeser, Fabienne Bretscher, Matthias Courvoisier, Joachim Frick and Markus Wolf. The publication includes comprehensive analyses of the following topics: ▶️ Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), by Matthias Courvoisier ▶️ Distressed M&A, by Alexander Blaeser and Markus Wolf ▶️ Acquisition financing, by Markus Wolf ▶️ Legal remedies and pitfalls for sellers in pre-closing M&A disputes, by Fabienne Bretscher and Joachim G. Frick To read the insights, you can access the “In-House View” 2025 here: https://lnkd.in/gEkkwrTM Lexology’s “In-House View” on Swiss M&A provides a topical analysis of the legal framework, opportunities, challenges and risks associated with M&A transactions in Switzerland. The publication discusses key trends, legislative developments and additional factors influencing strategic decision-making. #BakerMcKenzie #BakerMcKenzieSwitzerland #TransactionalPowerhouse #MandA #Switzerland #Financing #Disputes

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Hubert Keller, Senior Managing Partner - Lombard Odier Group, highlights in their action session "How to rebuild trust in sustainable investment", the potential of nature as an investment opportunity, the future of nature as an asset class and the need for development of a regenerative value chain. 🌿 Learn more about their session here - https://lnkd.in/dKMaQCEU

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CUTISS raises additional CHF 31 million to support ongoing Phase 3 trials. The second tranche of the Series C round brings total funds raised to more than CHF 125 million. The Series C co-lead investors – the family office of Giammaria Giuliani and a US family represented by Shiloh Advisors AG – were joined in 2025 by new investors ranging from family offices to industry players, as well as an investor collective at Swisspreneur. The proceeds will be used to progress with the Phase 3 trial of the lead product denovoSkin and to prepare for its commercialization. The funds will also advance the industrialization and clinical readiness of the world’s first automated manufacturing platform for personalized tissue therapy. More about the progress of CUTISS AG and an agreement which could see the creation of CUTISS’ first international commercial production facility in the Netherlands in our article: https://lnkd.in/e2cmUVfM Daniela Marino Fabienne Hartmann-Fritsch Giammaria Giuliani Swisspreneur Nadine Vieleers #techbio #burns #woundhealing

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🇨🇭 Why Switzerland Remains a Global Safe Haven – Insights from Patrick Odier In a PE FORUM exclusive fireside chat hosted by Khaled Abou Zahr, Patrick Odier, Chairman of Lombard Odier Group’s Supervisory Board and Chair of Building Bridges, shared why Switzerland remains a true safe haven in global finance. He explained that Switzerland’s tradition of neutrality, regulatory balance, and service-oriented wealth management culture continue to attract investors in times of uncertainty. Beyond stability, Odier stressed that the country’s unique ability to bring together finance, international organizations, science, and civil society within a close ecosystem makes it a powerful hub for innovation in sustainable and private markets. 🎥 Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/eKqfjSSy Filmed at Mandarin Oriental, Geneva

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🇨🇭 The Swiss Venture Capital landscape at a glance 🚀 🗺️ The NEW Venture Capital Map 2025, highlighting funds based in and investing in Switzerland. This map provides an overview of managers with VC vehicles that have been in fundraising phase over the last five years, and includes fund offerings for institutional investors. 💰 🤝🏼 Prepared by the Swiss Startup Association presented & based on the Swiss Venture Capital Report 2025 by SECA - SECA - Swiss Private Equity & Corporate Finance Association & Startupticker.ch Stefan Kyora, Thomas Heimann, MSc, Regula Bleuler

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