Jelmoli Athris

     
      
     
 

April 2009
CHF 1 billion

Spin-off of investment subsidiary Athris
Capital increase and introduction of single share class at Jelmoli
Share buyback of 45% of Athris with tradable put-options

Bellevue acting as transaction manager
 
     
 

Transaction

  • Restructuring of Jelmoli Holding Ltd
  • Spin-off of Athris Holding Ltd into a SIX Swiss Exchange listed company
  • CHF 370m (approximately 45% of shares outstanding) share repurchase program with tradable put options
  • Creating a single share class of Jelmoli registrerd shares
  • Capital increase for Jelmoli Holding Ltd to the sole subscription of the lead investor, compensating for giving up control
  • Market making in Jelmoli shares, Athris registered and bearer shares and Athris put options

Highlights

  • Unprecedented percentage of capital reduction (45%)
  • Simultaneous implementation of all restructuring measures (as mentioned above) with execution date 30 March for all steps

Bank am Bellevue‘s strength

  • Quick decisions; the client is in direct daily contact with decision makers
  • Capability of dealing with complex/non-standard transaction structures
  • Access to SIX Swiss Exchange, regulatory authorities and local advisers
  • Impeccable execution