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 .
Acquisition amount:
$8,452,704
Announcement:
20 April 2012
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:
Website
Industry:
Electronics, Manufacturing
India's top producer of chemical intermediates is Kanoria Chemicals & Industries Limited (KCI).
Headquarter:
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$94,399,065
Announcement:
25 October 2011
Electronic test and measurement tools are produced by EMtest, a privately held company.
Headquarter:
Reinach, Aargau, Switzerland
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Electronics, Manufacturing
Manufacturer of electrical instruments and electromechanical equipment AMETEK operates globally.
Headquarter:
Berwyn, Pennsylvania, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$20,300,000
Announcement:
13 August 2020
Innovative medications are created by Genkyotex to inhibit the NOX enzymes that create oxygen radicals.
Headquarter:
Geneva, Geneve, Switzerland
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Biotechnology, Health Care, Pharmaceutical
A specialized pharmaceutical firm called Calliditas Therapeutics creates drugs for conditions with unmet medical needs.
Headquarter:
Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$7,054,906
Announcement:
16 June 2021
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:
Website
Industry:
Home and Garden, Manufacturing, Product Design, Water Purification
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:
Website
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