Homburger advised the Joint Lead Managers on Sika Capital B.V.'s issuance of EUR 1 bn bonds guaranteed by Sika AG

On April 29, 2019, Sika Capital B.V. issued EUR 500 m 0.875 per cent. Series 1 Bonds due 2027 and EUR 500 m 1.500 per cent. Series 2 Bonds due 2031 (collectively, the Bonds), unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by Sika AG. While the Bonds are governed by English law, Sika AG’s guarantees thereof are governed by Swiss law. Application has been made for the Bonds to be admitted to the official list of Euronext Dublin and to trading on Euronext Dublin’s regulated market.

Homburger advised the Joint Lead Managers with respect to all Swiss law aspects of the transaction. The Homburger team was led by partner Daniel Daeniker (Corporate / M&A and Capital Markets) and included partner Stefan Oesterhelt (Tax), counsel Eduard De Zordi, associate Andreas Josuran and paralegal Ganna Schneuwly (all Capital Markets).