4 Acquisitions of Companies in Switzerland

January 15, 2023
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M&A activity has seen a steady increase across the globe over the past decade, especially in Switzerland. Startups and technology companies have become very popular with private equity firms, strategic buyers and even family offices.

In this blog post, we are taking a closer look at 4 acquisitions that took place in Switzerland .

APAG Elektronik acquired by Kanoria Chemicals

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount:

$8,452,704

Announcement:

20 April 2012

Details about the company:

For the automobile industry, APAG Elektronik creates, develops, and produces measuring and control equipment as well as LED-based lighting systems.

Headquarter:

Dubendorf, Zurich, Switzerland

Where to find them:

Industry:

Electronics, Manufacturing

Details about the buyer:

India's top producer of chemical intermediates is Kanoria Chemicals & Industries Limited (KCI).

Headquarter:

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Where to find them:

EMtest acquired by AMETEK

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount:

$94,399,065

Announcement:

25 October 2011

Details about the company:

Electronic test and measurement tools are produced by EMtest, a privately held company.

Headquarter:

Reinach, Aargau, Switzerland

Where to find them:

Industry:

Electronics, Manufacturing

Details about the buyer:

Manufacturer of electrical instruments and electromechanical equipment AMETEK operates globally.

Headquarter:

Berwyn, Pennsylvania, United States

Where to find them:

Genkyotex acquired by Calliditas Therapeutics

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount:

$20,300,000

Announcement:

13 August 2020

Details about the company:

Innovative medications are created by Genkyotex to inhibit the NOX enzymes that create oxygen radicals.

Headquarter:

Geneva, Geneve, Switzerland

Where to find them:

Industry:

Biotechnology, Health Care, Pharmaceutical

Details about the buyer:

A specialized pharmaceutical firm called Calliditas Therapeutics creates drugs for conditions with unmet medical needs.

Headquarter:

Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden

Where to find them:

Swiss Aqua Technologies acquired by Siko

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount:

$7,054,906

Announcement:

16 June 2021

Details about the company:

Swiss Aqua Technologies is a producer and developer of devices that improve water quality and allow for water conservation.

Headquarter:

Cham, Zug, Switzerland

Where to find them:

Industry:

Home and Garden, Manufacturing, Product Design, Water Purification

Details about the buyer:

A variety of kitchen cabinets, tiles, moldings, bathroom accessories, and sanitary items are available at the online store Siko.

Headquarter:

Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovakia (Slovak Republic)

Where to find them: