Übernahmen und Fusionen 2023
Publication, 8. Februar 2024

Glencore, Roche und Novartis tätigten die grossen Übernahmen und Fusionen im Jahr 2023. Insgesamt sank das Volumen der Deals mit Schweizer Beteiligung.

Artikel in der Handelszeitung vom 8. Februar 2024 über die grössten Transaktionen im Jahr 2023 mit Schweizer Beteiligung.

TCFG Newsletter January 2024
Publication, January 26, 2024

Overview M&A Market.

The document is available in German and French only.

Happy New Year
Publication, December 15, 2023

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2024! 

Watch our festive greetings in the form of a video clip here:

MET Green Assets becomes a strategic partner of SwissWinds
Transaction, November 6, 2023

MET Green Assets Holding AG is taking a 25 percent stake in SwissWinds Holding SA and its subsidiaries. The two partners will together establish wind farms in Switzerland.

TCFG acted as lead advisor to SwissWinds. 

Comlab has been sold to Kontron
Transaction, July 6, 2023

Kontron Transportation GmbH acquires 100% of the shares in Comlab AG. The transaction is expected to close at the end of July 2023.

TCFG acted as lead advisor to the Comlab shareholders.

Herbonis has been sold to Innovad
Transaction, April 28, 2023

Herbonis AG was acquired by Innovad, a leader in animal nutrition and health, on April 26, 2023.

TCFG acted as lead advisor to Herbonis shareholders.

Chenois Genève Volleyball wins the Mobiliar Volley Cup Final 2023
Publication, March 25, 2023

Chenois Genève Volleyball wins the Mobiliar Volley Cup Final 2023!

Congratulations to this great success.

TCFG is sponsor of Chênois Genève Volleyball.

TCFG Newsletter January 2023
Publication, January 27, 2023

Overview M&A Market.

The document is available in German and French only.

TX Group acquire Clear Channel
Transaction, December 22, 2022

TX Group and its daughter company Goldbach Group to acquire Clear Channel Switzerland.

TCFG acted as Financial Advisor to TX Group.

Happy New Year
Publication, December 15, 2022

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2023! 

Watch our festive greetings in the form of a video clip here:

EveryWare and ELCA Cloud Services merge
Transaction, November 22, 2022

The merger of ELCA Cloud Services and EveryWare creates one of the leading independent Swiss cloud and IT providers for private and public companies in Switzerland.

TCFG acted as lead advisor to EveryWare.

Goldbach acquires AdUnit from Swisscom
Transaction, November 11, 2022

Goldbach will take over 13 people from AdUnit, a subsidiary of Swisscom, at the beginning of 2023.

TCFG acted as financial advisor to Goldbach. 

Quadia strengthens its capital and welcomes Hanaku as strategic shareholder
Transaction, September 9, 2022

Quadia announces a recent capital increase and welcomes Hanaku as a new strategic shareholder, at the same time deepening the existing partnership with Degroof Petercam.

TCFG acted as Financial Advisor to Hanaku AG. 

Successful succession at baeriswyl tschanz & partner
Transaction, August 24, 2022

msg is acquiring the IT and consulting company baeriswyl tschanz & partner ag (btpag), based in Ittigen/Bern, Switzerland, with immediate effect. The group of companies is pushing ahead with its internationalization and the further development on the Swiss market and is securing the 40 jobs of btpag in the long-term. 

TCFG acted as lead advisor to btpag.

TX Ventures invests in Stableton
Transaction, August 4, 2022

Stableton Financial AG has closed its Series A financing round in the amount of CHF 15 million. Lead investor was TX Ventures, the tech investment arm of media company TX Group.

TCFG acted as financial advisor to TX Ventures.

Inrate and SG Analytics enter into partnership
Transaction, July 14, 2022

Inrate, the recognized Swiss-based leader and pioneer in environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings, research, and services, is poised for growth by expanding its coverage and enlarging its offering through its partnership with SG Analytics, a Global Insights and Analytics company and Inrate’s longstanding partner.

Rychiger has acquired Deleproject
Transaction, July 5, 2022

Deleproject AG will operate as an independent subsidiary of the Rychiger Group with headquarters in Steffisburg/Thun from 1 July 2022.

TCFG acted as Financial Advisor to Rychiger. 

jkweb takes over novu
Transaction, June 28, 2022

jkweb AG will take over Bern-based novu GmbH as of June 28, 2022.

TCFG acted as M&A lead advisor and financial due diligence service provider for jkweb. 

Honegger takes over FM services from ONET Suisse
Transaction, June 10, 2022

Honegger will take over the facility management business activities of Onet (Suisse) SA as of June 1, 2022. The family-owned company is thus significantly expanding its position in Western Switzerland.

TCFG acted as Financial Advisor to Honegger. 

Successful succession at webstyle
Transaction, March 16, 2022

webstyle GmbH joins forces with METANET AG on the Swiss market. METANET's parent dogado has acquired all shares in the Burgdorf-based company. METANET and webstyle will work closely together in the future.

TCFG acted as lead advisor to the seller in the context of a succession plan.

Successful succession at Auto Marti
Transaction, March 8, 2022

Auto Marti is now part of the Austrian Pappas Holding. Felix Marti decided to integrate his company into a large international enterprise and thus create a successful future perspective. The press release is in german language only.

TCFG acted as lead advisor for the seller during this succession process.

Welcome to the TCFG team
Publication, March 1, 2022

We warmly welcome Patrick Müller and Rahel Zbinden to the TCFG team!

We are very pleased that they are joining us as consultants and look forward to a good cooperation!

NTi Audio has been sold to Indutrade
Transaction, February 17, 2022

The Liechtenstein-based NTi Audio AG has been sold to Indutrade AB effective as of 17.02.2022. 

TCFG acted as lead advisor to the sellers as part of a succession planning process.

TCFG Newsletter January 2022
Publication, January 31, 2022

Overview M&A Market.

The document is available in German and French only.

Happy New Year
Publication, December 17, 2021

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2022! 

Watch our festive greetings in the form of a video clip here:

MTF has been sold to Swisscom
Transaction, December 15, 2021

Swisscom has acquired the MTF Group’s companies operating in German-speaking Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein. The MTF Group is an established provider of IT services for SMEs.

TCFG acted as M&A lead advisor for the shareholders of MTF Group.

eBusiness Institute has been sold to Lingaro Group
Transaction, 15 December 2021

Geneva-based digital transformation consultancy eBusiness Institute has been acquired by Lingaro Group from Warsaw, Poland. 
 
TCFG acted as exclusive M&A advisor to the Sellers.

Bergerat has been sold to NOBILIS
Transaction, August 10, 2021

Geneva-based family business BERGERAT SA has been acquired by NOBILIS Schweiz GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of NOBILIS Group GmbH in Wiesbaden, Germany.

TCFG acted as exclusive M&A advisor to the Seller.

TX Markets takes over Acheter-Louer.ch
Transaction, July 8, 2021

 TX Markets is expanding its real estate marketplace portfolio and will take over, effective immediately, the real estate portal Acheter-Louer.ch in French-speaking Switzerland, including the Publimmo CRM system. 

TCFG acted as Financial Advisor to TX Markets. 

Chênois Genève Volleyball is Swiss champion
Publication, April 14, 2021

Chênois is Swiss champion for the seventh time in its history.

Congratulations for this great success.

TCFG is sponsor of Chênois Genève Volleyball.

TCFG Fintech Report 2020
Publication, April 13, 2021

Our latest report on the Fintech Market is now available. The publication contains analysis from a corporate finance perspective and covers deal activity globally as well as in Europe and Switzerland.

We are happy to provide you with an electronic version of the publication.

Request the TCFG Fintech Report 2020.

AEW acquires stake in start-up Virtual Global Trading AG
Transaction, March 24, 2021

As part of a strategic partnership, AEW Energie AG is gradually acquiring a stake of up to 35 % in the Aargau-based start-up Virtual Global Trading AG (VGT).

TCFG acted as financial advisor to AEW Energie and Virtual Global Trading.   

The Italian De' Longhi Group acquires the remaining 60% of the shares in the Swiss Eversys Group
Transaction, March 22, 2021

After acquiring 40% of Eversys S.A. in 2017, De' Longhi takes over the remaining 60% of the shares and thus control of the Sierre (VS) based company for a purchase price of CHF 110 million.

TCFG acted as M&A lead advisor to the owners of Eversys throughout the whole sale process.

Welcome to the TCFG team
Publication, March 1, 2021

We warmly welcome Raphael Schmid and Patric Steffen to the TCFG team!

We are very pleased that they are joining us as consultants and look forward to a good cooperation!

Sygnum secures Strategic Investment from SBI Digital Asset Holdings
Transaction, February 18, 2021

Sygnum, the world’s first digital asset bank, announces that it has secured an eight-figure USD investment from SBI Digital Asset Holdings, the digital asset umbrella company of SBI Group, as the lead investor of its Strategic Investment fundraising round.

TCFG acted as M&A Financial Advisor to SBI Digital Asset Holdings.

TCFG Newsletter January 2021
Publication, January 27, 2021

Overview M&A Market.

The document is available in German and French only.

Hyposwiss Private Bank Geneva acquires United Mizrahi Bank (Switzerland) in Zurich
Transaction, January 12, 2021

Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank Ltd, Israel, as owner of UMBS, and Hyposwiss have agreed on contractual terms to enable the merger of Hyposwiss and UMBS. 

TCFG acted as M&A Lead Advisor to Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank.

C'est le moment de vendre une banque
Publication, January 18, 2021

Mergers and acquisitions have multiplied in recent months in asset management, particularly in Geneva. 

Interview with Frank Rolli in the French-language "Le Temps" of 18 January 2021.

Groupe Mutuel has acquired a team of 150 professionals from Maklerzentrum Schweiz and a majority stake in Neosana
Transaction, September 9, 2020

Groupe Mutuel intends to strengthen its customer advice services. It is also taking over 150 employees from Maklerzentrum Schweiz AG and acquiring a majority stake in Neosana AG.

TCFG acted as Lead Advisor to Groupe Mutuel.  

Banque Bonhôte has acquired Private Client Partners
Transaction, July 2, 2020

 Banque Bonhôte & Cie SA continues its solid expansion in French- and German-speaking Switzerland with the acquisition of the Zurich based private bank, Private Client Partners AG (PCP) from the German banking group M.M.Warburg & CO. PCP.

 TCFG acted as Lead Advisor to Banque Bonhôte.

Eversys has acquired Delisys
Transaction, May 28, 2020

  Eversys SA, Ardon, and Delisys AG, Münsignen, announced the sale of Delisys to Eversys.

TCFG acted as Lead Advisor to Eversys.

TCFG Newsletter January 2020
Publication, January 30, 2020

Overview M&A Market.

The document is available in German and French only.

Happy New Year
Publication, December 16, 2019

TCFG celebrates its 20^th anniversary.
Together we will continue to pull on the same rope with our clients!

We thank you for the good cooperation and wish you a Merry Christmas!

Jossi has been sold to Inovu Gruppe / Brütsch Elektronik
Transaction, December 12, 2019

The family company Jossi AG, based in Islikon (TG), will take over the business: The two owners Armin and Heinz Jossi will sell their company to the Inovu Group.

TCFG acted as lead advisor to Jossi during this transaction.

Regio Energie Solothurn has acquired a majority stake in ASR Haustechnik
Transaction, November 25, 2019

Regio Energie Solothurn acquires a stake in ASR Haustechnik AG, thereby expanding its expertise in the sanitary and ventilation sectors.

TCFG acted as M&A Lead Advisor to Regio Energie Solothurn.

Rychiger has acquired Nuspark
Transaction, September 24, 2019

Rychiger AG, Switzerland, and Nuspark Inc., Canada, today announced the sale of Nuspark to Rychiger effective July 1, 2019.
The text is only available in German.

TCFG acted as M&A Lead Advisor for Rychiger.

Entrepreneurial Successions
Publication, September 1, 2019

The process of succession management in a company is complex and may take several years. It is important to deal with this in detail at an early stage.
Interview on succession planning with Urs Huber in the Swiss IT Reseller from September 2019.

The document is available in German only.

ewl sells a majority stake of 60% in the newly formed Obermatt Kraftwerke AG to the Canton of Obwalden
Transaction, May 10, 2019

The canton of Obwalden and ewl energie wasser luzern have decided to set up a new public limited company in spring 2022 to operate the Obermatt and Arni power stations.

TCFG acted as Financial Advisor to ewl. 

TCFG Newsletter - January 2019
Publication, January 30, 2019

Overview M&A Market.

The document is available in German and French only.

Mergermarket League Table
Publication, January 7, 2018

Also in 2018 we made the Top Ten of the official Mergermarket League Table Switzerland (by deal count)!

Successful succession at A. Steffen
Transaction, November 27, 2018

The succession at A. Steffen AG ("Steffen") has been successfully resolved. Separate solutions were found for the operational real estate and for the operating business, the latter being taken over by the owner of KABLAN AG.

TCFG acted as M&A Lead Advisor to A. Steffen AG.

Anyta Holding has acquired Dorga Restauration Service
Transaction, September 21, 2018

Anyta Holding SA, a family owned business, has acquired 100% of the share capital of Dorga Restauration Service SA based in Geneva.

Successful succession at Swisscovery
Transaction, September 13, 2018

Swisscovery GmbH currently operates 51 Foxtrails and has a highly interesting business model, which is now also being implemented abroad. The initiator and inventor of Foxtrails, Fredy Wiederkehr, has decided to hand over the business to younger hands.

TCFG acted as M&A Lead Advisor to the former owners of Swisscovery GmbH.

Merger of BDWM and WSB to form Aargau Verkehr
Transaction, June 20, 2018

The two Aargau regional railway companies BDWM and Wynental- & Suhrentalbahn AG have merged and now operate as AVA (Aargau Verkehr).

TCFG acted as lead advisor for BDWM and WSB.

Herbonis acquires Robert Aebi Feed Additive Technologies
Transaction, April 12, 2018

Herbonis, pioneer in developing natural products supporting the vitamin D functions, has acquired its long time worldwide distributor Robert Aebi Feed Additive Technologies (“FAT”).

TCFG acted as Lead Advisor.

Quickline Business AG has been sold to Data Hub
Transaction, March 22, 2018

Quickline Holding AG sells its enterprise business to the DataHub Group. By concentrating on the residential and SME business, Quickline unleashes resources to further enhance the customer experience as a key competitive factor.

TCFG acted as lead advisor to Quickline.

TCFG Newsletter - January 2018
Publication, January 31, 2018

Overview M&A Market.

The document is available in German and French only.

FileWave has been sold to Armira
Publication, January 18, 2018

The Munich-based German industrial holding Armira has acquired a majority stake in the Swiss-American group of companies FileWave. FileWave is an innovative software company that develops multi-platform endpoint management solutions.

TCFG acted as lead advisor to the seller.

iSource has been sold to EveryWare
Transaction, January 1, 2018

EveryWare AG acquired 100% of the shares in Zurich-based iSource AG as of January 1, 2018. Both companies operate as cloud and IT service providers for midsize business customers.

TCFG acted as lead advisor to the sellers.

Mergermarket League Table
Publication, January 3, 2018

Also in 2017 we made the Top Ten of the official Mergermarket League Table Switzerland (by deal count)!

Vermes Microdispensing has been sold to Chaozhou Three-Circle (Group) Co.
Transaction, November 10, 2017

The China-based Chaozhou Three-Circle (Group) Co., Ltd.(CCTC) has acquired VERMES Microdispensing GmbH. Vermes is a leading provider of contact free, high-precision microdispensing systems.

TCFG has acted as lead advisor to the sellers.

TCFG Newsletter - Technology M&A
Publication, December 8, 2017

This newsletter highlights the most important trends in the tech sector and their impact on the Swiss and international M&A market.

The document is available in German only.

Succession planning at Golfers Paradise
Transaction, November 10, 2017

Golfers Paradise AG was handed over to an experienced retail specialist as part of the succession planning process. Golfers Paradise is Switzerland's leading retailer of golf products with 18 stationary shops and online shop in Switzerland.

TCFG was the exclusive M&A advisor to the seller.

Seeklinik Brunnen has been sold to AMEOS Group
Transaction, September 8, 2017

The foundation of Gottfried and Julia Bangerter-Rhyner has sold Seeklinik Brunnen to AMEOS Group in Zurich.

TCFG acted as lead advisor to the Gottfried and Julia Bangerter-Rhyner foundation throughout the whole M&A process.

The text is available in German only.

Management and a private investor have acquired a majority stake in the Meister Abrasives Group
Transaction, June, 25, 2017

The management of the Meister Group together with a private investor, acquired the majority of the shares of Abraxos Holding AG (parent company of the Meister Abrasives Group).

TCFG has acted as lead advisor to the seller.

Kaiser acquires US manufacturer Premier
Transaction, June 1, 2017

KAISER AG has announced the 100% acquisition of Premier Oilfield Equipment based in Fort Morgan, Colorado, by way of an asset deal.

TCFG acted as Financial Advisor to Kaiser AG.

Regio Energie Solothurn has acquired a majority stake in Genos Energie
Transaction, February 20, 2017

Regio Energie Solothurn has acquired a majority stake of 60% in Genos Energie AG.

TCFG acted as Lead Advisor to Regio Energie Solothurn.

The document is available in German only.

Eversys and De’Longhi enter into a strategic and financial partnership. De’Longhi to aquire 40% of Eversys
Transaction, April 12, 2017

The two companies have agreed that the Italian De’Longhi Group aquires 40% of the Swiss Eversys Group, to include a two-way option whereby the remaining 60% would be transferred to De’Longhi within the next two to four years.

Nest Sammelstiftung has established a partnership with the venture capital platform investiere.ch
Transaction, February 9, 2017

The Swiss pension fund Nest has established a partnership with the venture capital platform investiere.ch to invest in startups. Nest is the first Swiss pension fund that will systematically invest in promising startups. TCFG acted as advisor to Nest Sammelstiftung.

Abraxos Holding takes over Alfons Schmeier
Transaction, February 1, 2017

Abraxos Holding AG, Switzerland, has taken over 100% of the shares of Alfons Schmeier GmbH & Co. KG as per 1.2.2017.

Granella & Umbricht have merged their businesses to form Aarvia Holding
Transaction, January 31, 2017

TCFG advised the Umbricht Group and the Granella Group on their merger project as financial advisor. The two companies have combined to the Aarvia Group, based in Würenlingen.

The document is available in German only.

TCFG Newsletter - January 2017
Publication, January 27, 2017

Overview M&A Market.
The document is available in German and French only.

Meridian Immobilier AG has been sold to JLL
Transaction, January 9, 2017

JLL Switzerland has acquired Geneva-based real estate consultancy Meridian Immobilier SA as part of its plan to grow its business in the French-speaking part of the country.

Kieser Training has been sold to its long-standing CEO
Transaction, January 16, 2017

Kieser Training AG previously owned by its founders Werner und Gabriela Kieser has been sold to its long-standing CEO Michael Antonopoulos and administrative council Nils Planzer in a Management Buy Out.

TCFG acted as Advisor to the seller.

The document is available in German only.

Möbelfabrik Fraubrunnen has sold its business unit Primeart
Transaction, January, 13 2017

Fraubrunnen AG has sold its business unit, extensive the brand rights, the production as well as the distribution of the collection Primeart to Möbelfabrik Betschart AG.

TCFG acted as lead advisor to Fraubrunnen AG.

AEW Energie AG expands participation in RADAG
Transaction, December 20, 2016

AEW Energie AG has acquired an additional participation of 5% in RADAG from 12 to 17%.

TCFG acted as financial advisor to the buyer.

The document is available in German only.

ewl acquires Energiezentrale Inseliquai
Transaction, November 9, 2016

ewl energie wasser luzern acquires Energiezentrale Inseliquai in Lucerne.

TCFG acted as Financial Advisor.

The document is available in German only.

SSE acquires ORICA's Central European explosives business
Transaction, August 24, 2016

SSE Holding SA (SSE) the parent company of the Societe Suisse des Explosifs group of Switzerland, Orica Europe and Orica Norway today announced an agreement for SSE to purchase Orica’s downstream explosives business in Germany, Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia and including the Wurgendorf NG manufacturing plant in Germany.

Chinese companies acquire increasingly SMEs
Publication, October 16, 2016

Article of the Sonntagszeitung of October 16, 2016 with Beat Unternährer.

The document is available in German only.

BLKB and True Wealth enter into a strategic partnership
Transaction, August 18, 2016

The online asset manager True Wealth cooperates with a bank:
The Basellandlandschaftliche Kantonalbank acquires a minority shareholding in the start-up from Zurich.

The document is available in German only.

The launch of the new Corporate Design
Publication, August 2016

Almost exactly 16 years after the foundation of TCFG we reworked our Corporate Identity completely. We are excited to introduce our new logo and website as well as the revised Corporate Design.

M&A trends and opportunities in Agriculture
Publication, April 25, 2016

A growing population together with greater economic prosperity in emerging markets means that demand for food will only increase in the coming years. More investments in farmland across the world, especially in North America and Oceania, combined with raised capital within private equity and venture capital and a large number of M&A deals in this area, make the agriculture sector one to watch.

Repower sells connecta ag to its management
Transaction, June 30, 2016

Joint news release issued by connecta ag and Repower AG Repower is selling its subsidiary connecta ag to its management. connecta ag CEO Peter Caviezel and head of technology Walter Albin have joined forces with longstanding partner Beat Huwyler to acquire the company with effect 30 June 2016. The solution assures continuity in terms of local presence, jobs and optimum customer service.

Citychamp Watch & Jewellery acquires Valartis Bank (Liechtenstein) AG
Transaction, March 29, 2016

Valartis Finance Holding AG is to sell Valartis Bank (Liechtenstein) AG to Citychamp Watch & Jewellery Group Ltd., Hong Kong within the framework of a Share Purchase Agreement.
TCFG acted as lead advisor to the buyer.

Citychamp Watch & Jewellery takes over the Mirador Resort & Spa
Transaction, March 31, 2016

The Mirador Resort & Spa, a famous Swiss luxury hotel situated above Montreux, has been sold to the Chinese Citychamp Watch & Jewellery group.
TCFG acted as lead advisor to the buyer.

Article of l’AGEFI of March 31, 2016. The document is available in French only.

Fixit Trockenmörtel Holding AG takes over Greutol AG
Transaction, January 27, 2016

Fixit group, the long-term minority shareholder, takes over all shares of Greutol AG by January 27, 2016. As a member of the FIXIT group, Greutol AG will operate on the market as an independent company.
The document is available in German only.

Transactions are reasonably financed
Publication, January 14, 2016

Interview with our M&A specialist Marc Möckli, on the record deals in the sector, the market in Switzerland, as well as the outlook for 2016.
The document is available in German only.

Corporate Finance Newsletter - February 2016
Publication, February 22, 2016

Overview M&A Market.
The document is available in German and French only.

Corporate Finance Newsletter - November 2015
Publication, November 13, 2015

15 years of TCFG.
The document is available in German and French only.

Chinese’s appetite for Swiss companies
Publication, January 16, 2016

Chinese companies have bought various firms in Europe since the financial crisis. Among them are well-known names like Pirelli or Volvo, but also Swiss firms. The most recent example is the partial takeover of the commodities trader Mercuria based in Geneva.
The radio report and interview with Beat Unternährer is available in German only.

M&A transactions are slowed down by the Swiss Franc
Publication, February 25, 2015

The influence of the exchange rate on the M&A market is verified by a study.

Article of L’AGEFI of the February 25, 2015. The document is available in French only.

Latecomers will be punished by the tax authorities
Publication, July 28, 2015

When a company is sold or transferred to the next generation, tax authorities want their share. In order to keep the tax burden within a reasonable limit, the tax optimization should be initiated well in advance.

Article of the Berner Zeitung (BZ) of July 28, 2015. The document is available in German only.

Corporate Finance Newsletter - February 2015
Publication, February 16, 2015

Overview M&A Market.
The document is available in German and French only.

How the Swiss National Bank heats up the M&A market
Publication, February 5, 2015

All at once, the Swiss companies’ war chests are more valuable. Does this cause a wave of acquisitions by local companies abroad?

Article in the NZZ No. 29/2015 of February 5, 2015. The article is available in German only.

Gaining Momentum from Zero Point
Publication, January 15, 2015

SIGMOID CURVE  -  Adjusting the business model in times of profit and growth requires boldness and persuasiveness.

Article of Marco Müller and Michel Sutterlüti in the Handelszeitung No. 3/2015, January 15, 2015.
The document is available in German only.

Corporate Finance Newsletter - November 2014
Publication, December 5, 2014

Overcoming of the "Plateau in Growth".
The document is available in German and French only.

Corporate Finance Newsletter - February 2014
Publication, February 25, 2014

Overview M&A Market.
The document is available in German and French only.

Mergermarket European M&A Awards 2014
Publication, Oktober 16, 2014

TCFG has been shortlisted for the second consecutive year for the following award:

"Switzerland Financial Advisor of the Year"

Press Release Liechti Engineering
Transaction, July 4, 2014

Liechti Engineering AG has been acquired by GF Machining Solutions, the machining division of Georg Fischer. The former is the leading specialist of 5-axis milling machines designed to produce blades and blisks for aircraft engines and power generating turbines.

TCFG has acted as lead advisor to the seller. The press release is available in German only.

Moderate activities
Publication, January 16, 2014

RETROSPECTION 2013 - In spite of favorable conditions, less deals were generated and volumes decreased.

Article of Dr. Marc Möckli in the Handelszeitung No. 3/2014 January 16, 2014.
The document is available in German only.

Corporate Finance Newsletter - November 2013
Publication, November 25, 2013

Business activities between Switzerland and China.
The document is available in German and French only.

Jossi Holding AG sets focus on medtech
Transaction, December 9, 2013

JOSSI HOLDING AG sells its activities in the textile machinery sector to Uster Technologies and sets focus on being developper and producer for medical technology.

Article in the St. Galler Tagblatt of December 9, 2013.
The document is available in German only.

European M&A Awards 2013
Publication, 9. Oktober 2013

TCFG has been nominated by Financial Times and Mergermarket for the following award:

 "Switzerland Financial Advisor of the Year"

Corporate Finance Newsletter - Februar 2013
Publication, 28. Februar 2013

Overview M&A Market.
The document is available in German and French only.

The Buyout-Return Model
Publication, 18. Dezember 2012

The buyout industry was hit hard by the financial crisis. In view of the strongly diminishing returns, aggressive financing structures with a high debt ratio became no longer bearable. Additionally, new business was slowed down by a widespread reluctance of the banks to lend.

Article in "Der Schweizer Treuhänder" No. 12/2012 by Michel Sutterlüti. The document is available in German only.

The preparation is crucial
Publication, January 17, 2013

SUCCESSION - Often, the search for a buyer is being approached hesitantly or belated – due to emotional reasons.

Article in the Handelszeitung No. 3/2015 of January 17, 2013 by Beat Unternährer and Marco Müller.
The document is available in German only.

Corporate Finance Newsletter - October 2012
Publication, October 24, 2012

Succession.
The document is available in German and French only.

Fairness Opinions
Publication, March 2, 2012

The Swiss Takeover Board has ascertained that The Corporate Finance Group AG is in the sense of art. 30 par. 6 TOO suitably qualified to prepare fairness opinions through public takeover offers.

The document is available in German only.

Corporate Finance Newsletter - January 2012
Publication, January 21, 2012

Overview M&A Market.
The document is available in German and French only.

CDI Newsletter Q3 2011
Publication, August 5, 2011

CDI announces Deutsche Bank alliance. 

Fall-back after a quick start
Publication, January 19, 2012

M&A REVIEW 2011 – The past year was a surprisingly sound one. The number of transactions remained constant compared to the previous year.

Article in the Handelszeitung no. 3 of January 19, 2012.
The document is available in German only.

Corporate Finance Newsletter - February 2010
Publication, February 1, 2010

Overview M&A Market.
The document is available in German and French only.

Manager for Crises
Publication, 19. Januar 2012

CAUSES FOR CRISES – Usually, company crises are caused by management failures. If a solution is complicated, the assignment of an external turnaround manager will be worthwhile.

Article of Martin Tschumi in the Handelszeitung No. 3/2012, January 19, 2012.
The document is available in German only.