Quickline
M&A, Sell Side Advisory
IT, Media and Telecom
2025
fenaco acquires a stake in Quickline
The fenaco cooperative acquires a minority stake in Quickline Holding AG. The objective of the partnership is to strengthen digital infrastructure in rural areas and to leverage joint development and growth potential.
The two Swiss companies, Quickline and fenaco, are entering into a strategic partnership. As part of this collaboration, the fenaco cooperative is acquiring a minority stake in Quickline Holding AG. The purchase price has not been disclosed. Quickline brings more than 30 years of expertise in telecommunications and is also active in the energy sector with its smart-metering solution. fenaco is an agricultural cooperative with strong brands in the food and energy sectors as well as in retail, supported by a dense distribution network.
“I am convinced that both companies will benefit from this partnership and will be able to strengthen and further expand their market positions. I am particularly pleased that the fenaco cooperative has recognised the growth potential in the telecommunications and energy sectors together with us, is providing strong backing in a highly competitive market, and is placing its trust in us,”
comments Egon Perathoner, CEO of Quickline.
Michael Feitknecht, Chairman of the Executive Board of fenaco, adds:
“fenaco supplies the population in rural areas with food, everyday goods and energy. In this context, digital infrastructure and connectivity to data networks are playing an increasingly important role, particularly in agriculture. Together with Quickline, we will further develop this potential for the benefit of our customers and members.”
About Quickline
Quickline is a Swiss telecommunications provider that has been offering award-winning internet, TV, fixed-line and mobile services in Switzerland for more than 30 years. Working with independent, regionally anchored partners, Quickline delivers personal, local customer service and connects private customers and SMEs with the world.
About the fenaco cooperative
fenaco is an agricultural cooperative founded on a 150-year-old idea. It is owned by 137 LANDI cooperatives and their 40,000 members, including more than 23,000 active Swiss farmers. The company operates in the fields of agriculture, food industry, retail and energy. It is committed to ensuring that healthy, safe, high-quality and sustainably produced food reaches consumers, from field to table. In addition, fenaco supplies the population with everyday goods and energy. Well-known brands such as UFA, RAMSEIER, Volg, LANDI and AGROLA are part of fenaco. Headquartered in Bern, the cooperative employs more than 11,000 people and generated net revenue of CHF 7.29 billion in 2024.
TCFG acted as Lead Advisor to Quickline.
Source: Quickline press release
