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The Swiss bike-sharing company Publibike is being acquired by British investor Visionedgeone, which plans a long-term expansion of the service. CEO Markus Bacher will retain a minority stake and continue to lead the company, while shareholder Thomas Binggeli will depart to focus on other businesses.
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Economy
The European Commission has approved Zurich Insurance Group's acquisition of British specialist insurer Beazley, a deal valued at nearly $11 billion. The move, which is expected to close in late 2026 pending further approvals, aims to position Zurich as a leader in specialist sectors like cyber and renewable energy.
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Finance
The Basel-based private bank J. Safra Sarasin has announced its acquisition of the remaining stake in Saxo Bank, a Danish online investment specialist. This move will give the Swiss group 100% ownership, aiming to strengthen Saxo Bank's long-term growth while it continues to operate as a separate entity.
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Business
Basel-based private bank J. Safra Sarasin has announced its complete takeover of Danish online investment firm Saxo Bank, acquiring the remaining shares to hold 100% of the company. The move aims to strengthen the bank's long-term structure while allowing Saxo Bank to continue as a separate entity and accelerate its growth.
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Business
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis has announced the acquisition of British start-up Myricx Bio for an initial $1.1 billion, a strategic move to bolster its portfolio of antibody-drug conjugates for treating various solid tumours.
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Amazon
Global retail giant Amazon has acquired the Zurich-based delivery robot start-up Rivr. The ETH Zurich spin-off, known for its four-legged robots capable of climbing stairs, marks another significant Swiss tech success story and a major investment by a global giant.
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Business
Swiss inspection and certification giant SGS has acquired India-based cybersecurity company Panacea Infosec. The move is set to strengthen SGS's presence in the information security sector and is projected to generate over CHF200 million in revenue by 2027.
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