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Platinum Equity

On July 6, 2021, Platinum Equity announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals used in water-intensive industries, from Clayton, Dubilier &amp; Rice and BASF in a transaction that implies an enterprise value for Solenis of USD 5.25 bn.
As part of the transaction, Solenis is expected to merge with Sigura Water, an existing Platinum Equity portfolio company the firm acquired in 2019, for a total combined transaction value of approximately USD 6.5 bn. The combined company is expected to generate approximately USD 3.5 bn of revenue and serve a diverse range of customers around the world in consumer, industrial and pool water treatment markets.
Homburger advises Platinum Equity on the Swiss legal and tax aspects of the transaction. The Homburger team includes partners Stefan Kramer (Financing and Investment Products), Andreas Müller (Corporate / M&amp;A), Stefan Oesterhelt (Tax) and Richard Stäuber (Competition; Regulatory), associates Margrit Marti (Corporate / M&amp;A) and Yves Bianchi (Competition; Regulatory), and junior associates Matthias Müller (Corporate / M&amp;A) and Yannick Rüfenacht (Financing and Investment Products).

Homburger advises Platinum Equity in its Acquisition of Solenis

Colfax

On June, 8, 2021, DJO, a subsidiary of Colfax Corporation and a leading global provider of medical technologies to get and keep people moving, announced that Colfax has entered into a definitive agreement to expand DJO’s successful reconstructive business and acquire Mathys AG Bettlach, a Switzerland-based company that develops and distributes innovative products for artificial joint replacement, synthetic bone graft solutions, and sports medicine. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021, subject to receipt of applicable regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of other closing conditions.
Homburger acts as lead counsel to Colfax Corporation. Partner David Oser (Corporate / M&amp;A) leads the Homburger team, which comprises counsel Micha Fankhauser (Corporate / M&amp;A), associates Moritz Riesener (Corporate / M&amp;A), Patrick Schmidt (Corporate / M&amp;A), Romain Fakhoury (Corporate / M&amp;A) and Matthias Müller (Corporate / M&amp;A), and partners Claudio Bazzani (Regulatory) and Reto Heuberger (Tax).

Homburger advises Colfax Corporation on its pending acquisition of Mathys AG Bettlach

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Founded in 1862, Mammut is a Swiss-headquartered company that provides high-quality products and experiences for outdoor enthusiasts around the world. Telemos Capital was attracted to Mammut given its leading premium brand positioning in the growing global outdoor market. Mammut manages to combine high technical expertise, functionality and performance with appealing contemporary design. The company&#8217;s product offering includes hardware, shoes and clothing, all sold both directly and via their trusted partners worldwide. Mammut operates in around 40 countries and employs more than 800 people.
Telemos Capital plans to help to drive Mammut forward in the further development of its products, services, and channels, including digital. It will support Mammut’s management in building on the firm’s strong Swiss heritage and premium brand to further accelerate its strong market positioning through profitable growth across existing and new international markets.
Subject to obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals, the closing of the acquisition of the Mammut Sports Group is expected by mid-2021.
Homburger acts as lead counsel to Telemos Capital. The Homburger team is led by partner David Oser (Corporate / M&amp;A) and comprises partners Reto Heuberger (Tax), Daniel Haeberli (Capital Markets, Financing and Investment Products), Richard Stäuber (Competition) and associates Moritz Riesener (Corporate / M&amp;A), Patrick Schmidt (Corporate / M&amp;A), Romain Fakhoury (Corporate / M&amp;A), Matthias Müller (Corporate / M&amp;A), Daniel Bötticher (Corporate / M&amp;A), Gabriel Kasper (Data Protection), Marc Vogelsang (Tax), Simone Gloor (Capital Markets, Financing and Investment Products) and Ramin Silvan Gohari (Competition).

Homburger advises Telemos Capital on its acquisition of leading Swiss outdoor brand Mammut from Swiss holding company Conzzeta

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Homburger advises Telemos Capital on its acquisition of leading Swiss outdoor brand Mammut from Swiss holding company Conzzeta

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Homburger advises Platinum Equity in its Acquisition of Solenis

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