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IonQ, Inc., a leading commercial quantum computing and networking company, announced on May 6, 2025, the completion of its acquisition of a controlling stake in Geneva-based ID Quantique SA, a global leader in quantum-safe networking and quantum detection systems, from SK Telecom, the largest wireless telecommunications operator in South Korea. This strategic step strengthens IonQ&#8217;s leadership in end-to-end quantum solutions and expands its global footprint in secure communications. Homburger advised IonQ as Swiss counsel on the transactions.
The Homburger team included David Oser and Anna Peter (co-lead) (both Corporate / M&amp;A), Margrit Marti, Héloïse de Jamblinne, Thomas Romelli, Erik Habich and Leander Etter (all Corporate / M&amp;A), Joel Fink (IP / IT), Laetitia Fracheboud (Tax) and Jeremy Reichlin (Employment).

Homburger advised IonQ on the acquisition of a controlling stake in ID Quantique, a global leader in quantum safe networks

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On March 10, 2025, Sunshine SwissCo GmbH (a consortium led by EQT), the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and Auba Investment Pte. Ltd. (all acting as the Sellers) announced the launch of an accelerated bookbuilding process to professional investors in Switzerland and to qualified investors outside Switzerland, which led to the successful placement of 15,000,000 shares in Galderma Group AG (Galderma) at a price of CHF 89 per share (the Placement), raising a total of ca. CHF 1.335 bn in total.
The Sellers will remain shareholders of 48.18% of the share capital of Galderma. EQT’s representation on the Board of Directors of Galderma remains unchanged as a result of the Placement. Such Placement will broaden Galderma&#8217;s shareholder base and free float. In connection therewith, the Sellers have agreed to a 90-day lock-up period, subject to certain customary exceptions, with respect to their remaining holding in Galderma.
The Placement settled on March 13, 2025. Following the Placement, no changes to the Galderma board of directors and its governance are envisioned.
Homburger acted as transaction counsel to EQT.
The Homburger team was led by Frank Gerhard (Corporate / M&amp;A, Capital Markets) and included Margrit Marti, Estelle Piccard, Héloïse de Jamblinne and Lucas Forrer (all Corporate / M&amp;A, Capital Markets), Micha Fankhauser (Financial Market Regulation) as well as Stefan Oesterhelt (Tax).

Homburger advises EQT on the sale of 6.3% of Galderma's share capital via an accelerated bookbuilding process

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On January 10, 2025, Windward Bio Group AG, a Swiss-based private, clinical-stage, drug development company committed to improving outcomes for people living with advanced immunological diseases, announced its launch with a USD 200 m series A financing from lead investors OrbiMed, Novo Holdings and Blue Owl Healthcare Opportunities, and co-investors SR One, Omega Funds, RTW Investments, Qiming Venture Partners, Quan Capital and Pivotal bioVenture Partners. Windward Bio has entered into an agreement to license WIN378, a potential best-in-class, long-acting monoclonal antibody targeting the ligand of thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), from Kelun-Biotech and Harbour BioMed for global rights, excepting China and select smaller markets in Asia.
Proceeds from the financing will be used to develop a phase 2-ready, long-acting anti-TSLP antibody with best-in-class potential in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Homburger AG advises Windward Bio on its set-up and financing. The Homburger team comprises Andreas Müller, Margrit Marti, Oliver Kneubühl, Kaiyan Yeo, Eric Huber, Jonas Stähli, Rebecca Sigrist and Carolina Rodriguez (all Corporate / M&amp;A), Stefan Oesterhelt and Juliette Buob (both Tax) and Luca Dal Molin (IP / IT).

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Homburger advised IonQ on the acquisition of a controlling stake in ID Quantique, a global leader in quantum safe networks

Homburger advises EQT on the sale of 6.3% of Galderma's share capital via an accelerated bookbuilding process

Homburger advises Windward Bio on its USD 200 m Series A Financing

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Homburger advised IonQ on the acquisition of a controlling stake in ID Quantique, a global leader in quantum safe networks

Homburger advises EQT on the sale of 6.3% of Galderma's share capital via an accelerated bookbuilding process

Homburger advises Windward Bio on its USD 200 m Series A Financing

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