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Homburger advised Swarovski in connection with an up to EUR 550 m financing

Homburger acted as counsel to Swarovski International Holding AG and its Subsidiaries in connection with an up to EUR 550 m financing, with UBS Switzerland AG as Coordinating and Bookrunning Mandated Lead Arranger, Facility Agent and Security Agent and BNP PARIBAS, Paris, Lancy/Geneva Branch and Zürcher Kantonalbank as Coordinating and Bookrunning Mandated Lead Arrangers as well as an international and Swiss syndicate of banks as Lenders.
Homburger advised Swarovski with regard to all Swiss legal aspects of the financing transaction.
The Homburger team was led by Jürg Frick (Financing and Investment Products) and included Nathalie Scherrer and Sarah Fasel (both Financing) as well as Stefan Oesterhelt (Tax).

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Homburger advised UBS Switzerland AG on the financing of the acquisition of Dovida

Homburger acted as counsel to UBS Switzerland AG as mandated lead arranger, agent, security agent and original lender in connection with the financing of the acquisition of a majority stake in Horizon Home Care Group AG, a Swiss-based international provider of non-medical home care services operating under the brand Dovida, by Ardian. Dovida provides person-centered non-medical home care which is carefully designed to support, empower and uplift individuals, and enhance their quality of life. Dovida’s global footprint spans six countries (Australia, Ireland, France, Netherlands, New Zealand, and Switzerland) delivering nine million hours of care each year. With a global presence and a local touch, Dovida delivers care that’s personal, empowering, and impactful.
Homburger advised UBS Switzerland AG with regard to all Swiss legal aspects of the financing transaction. The Homburger team was led by Jürg Frick (Financing) and included Stefan Bindschedler, Nathalie Scherrer and Sarah Fasel (all Financing) as well as Stefan Oesterhelt (Tax).

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Homburger advised wefox in connection with its financing and restructuring program

On July 7, 2025, wefox Holding AG announced that it has secured funding of EUR 151 m, consisting of a EUR 76 m capital raise primarily from existing investors and a refinancing of an existing credit facility with EUR 75 m from Searchlight Capital Partners’ credit fund, Searchlight Opportunities Fund II. The funding follows a successfully completed business restructuring program in various jurisdictions and changes to the governance framework of wefox Holding AG.
The Homburger team comprised Andreas Müller, Marco Rostetter, Lucas Forrer, Oliver Kneubühl, Miriam Oelgarth, Norina Tröhler and Carolina Rodriguez (all Corporate / M&amp;A), Jürg Frick, Stefan Bindschedler and Nathalie Scherrer (all Financing and Investment Products), Stefan Oesterhelt, Juliette Buob, Laetitia Fracheboud and Philippe Gobet (all Tax), Stefan Kramer (Restructuring) and Karin Mattle, Angela Casey and Luca Ellenberger (all Employment and Executive Compensation).

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Homburger advised Swarovski in connection with an up to EUR 550 m financing

Homburger advised UBS Switzerland AG on the financing of the acquisition of Dovida

Homburger advised wefox in connection with its financing and restructuring program

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Homburger advised Swarovski in connection with an up to EUR 550 m financing

Homburger advised UBS Switzerland AG on the financing of the acquisition of Dovida

Homburger advised wefox in connection with its financing and restructuring program

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