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Homburger advised Alcon Inc. on its USD 1.5 bn acquisition of STAAR Surgical

On August 4, 2025, Alcon Inc. (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care, and STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), the manufacturer of the Implantable Collamer® Lens for vision correction (ICL), entered into a definitive merger agreement through which Alcon intends to acquire STAAR, for a total equity value of approximately USD 1.5 bn. The acquisition includes the EVO family of lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction for patients with moderate to high myopia (nearsightedness), with or without astigmatism.
The transaction is anticipated to close in approximately six to 12 months, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval and approval by STAAR’s shareholders.
The Homburger team was led by Frank Gerhard (Corporate / M&amp;A) and included Héloïse de Jamblinne and Thomas Romelli (both Corporate / M&amp;A), Jeremy Reichlin (Employment and Executive Compensation), Jürg Frick and Nathalie Scherrer (both Financing), as well as Stefan Oesterhelt and Adrian Schwarz (both Tax).

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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 and included Nathalie Scherrer and Sarah Fasel (all 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 Alcon Inc. on its USD 1.5 bn acquisition of STAAR Surgical

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

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Homburger advised Alcon Inc. on its USD 1.5 bn acquisition of STAAR Surgical

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

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