Blog
October 2024
Schumacher + Burkhardt joins HPS Group
The German HPS Group and the Swiss machine maintenance, mobility and drive technology company Schumacher + Burkhardt are joining forces. HPS Group thereby further expands its market position in Switzerland.
August 2024
Soeder announces a new investment round
Soeder, a leading Swiss natural care brand, announces a successful new investment round led by the renowned Swiss investor Georges Kern, who will also join the board.
July 2024
Hagmann Tec AG has been acquired by Soleal Unternehmerkapital AG
Soleal Unternehmerkapital AG has acquired Hagmann Tec AG, a leading provider of thermoforming packaging solutions
June 2024
Schaltag and PAVIS Engineering have been acquired by Helanis
Helanis AG in Zurich (CH) supported by a Swiss MBI team has acquired an Industrial Group
May 2024
Christophe Darbord new partner at Ramus & Company
With his extensive experience in acquisitions, divestments, corporate strategy, sustainability and impact finance, Christophe Darbord will complement the expertise of the Ramus & Company team becoming an asset to our clients.
April 2024
MCM Medsys has been acquired by Healthcare Holding
MCM Medsys, a leading supplier of medical devices for Swiss healthcare providers, has been acquired by Healthcare Holding Schweiz
April 2024
Ramus & Company expands its CFO Services
Ramus & Co supports growing and mature companies with an experienced C-level finance executive on demand.
March 2024
New business partnership with Alasia SA
Ramus & Company establishes a business partnership with Alasia SA, an independent consultancy boutique headquartered in Lugano.
March 2024
Roland Wittmann joins Ramus & Company as Partner
Roland Wittmann will leverage his executive experience in strategic planning and corporate development to implement both national and international management consulting and M&A projects.
February 2024
GarLa Group acquires Amar and Gartenbau Demont
The Enz Group, part of the GarLa Group, is taking over the two companies Amar Garten- und Landschaftspflege and Gartenbau Demont in the canton of Graubünden. The two sellers are thus arranging their company succession.
January 2024
Christoph Schäfer joins Ramus & Company
With Christoph Schäfer, Ramus & Company has gained a specialist in corporate finance with many years of experience, particularly in the life sciences industry.
November 2023
Healthcare Holding acquires Mikrona Group
Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG, a leading Swiss Medtech services and distribution group, managed by Winterberg Advisory GmbH, expands Portfolio with Mikrona Group AG acquisition.
October 2023
MBI Investor acquires GHA Glashandel Alpnach AG
An MBI investor has acquired 100% of the share capital of the Swiss company GHA Glashandel Alpnach AG
August 2023
Healthcare Specialist SHS Capital acquires Majority Stake in Life Science Robotics Company ESSERT
SHS Capital has acquired a majority stake in the Baden-Württemberg based robotics company ESSERT GmbH.
July 2023
InvestSuisse joins the GGW Group
By becoming part of the GGW Group, the Ernst brothers are arranging the succession of InvestSuisse AG. The aim of the takeover is to establish a long-term partnership, with the key people remaining with the company.
March 2023
Recession resistant pet industry creates ample opportunities
The pet industry has evolved significantly over the past few years with multiple trends impacting the way pet product brands, manufacturers, retailers, customers and investors view the sector.
January 2023
Selected M&A Transactions of the CFAW Network in 2022
In the past year, the international M&A network CFAW has advised a large number of private and public organizations on international transactions.
January 2023
Series B Financing Round for TONI Digital
Swiss InsurTech Company TONI Digital successfully completed a CHF 12 million capital increase in December 2022 as part of a Series B financing round.
September 2022
Japanese Public Company Sanwa Buys AUB in Hong Kong and Macau
AUB is a leading Hong Kong based independent turn-key provider for door access solutions in Hong Kong and Macau.
July 2022
Bridge Financing for TONI Digital
TONI Digital has successfully raised CHF 2.25 million to back its ambitious further growth plans. Ramus & Company has supported the fundraising process.
June 2022
Company Succession – Forms and Current Trends in Switzerland
It is considered to be one of the most important decisions in an entrepreneur’s life: The company succession planning and execution.
April 2022
Enz Group joins the GarLa Group
The sale and affiliation to the GarLa Group will secure the future of Enz Group AG. The existing locations in Giswil, Kägiswil, Engelberg, Seedorf and Zug will be retained
March 2022
W4 acquires just-medical!
With the acquisition of just-medical! by W4, the presence of W4 in the healthcare sector will be expanded and the digital services of just-medical! will be further developed.
February 2022
Selected M&A Transactions of the CFAW Network in 2021
In 2021, the international M&A network CFAW advised a large number of private and listed companies on international transactions.
January 2022
Sanitas Troesch and Fischer Kitchens & Household Appliances join forces
The kitchen and household appliance specialist Fischer AG, based in Lucerne, with further branches in Baar and Zurich, merges with Sanitas Troesch
December 2021
New Cooperation Partner in Ticino
Ramus & Company enters into cooperation with the Ticino-based management consultancy Wieting Gandolfi & Partners Consulting.
November 2021
MBO team acquires Paicolex Group
Paicolex Group, a family office and trust service provider, is acquired by the management team.
October 2021
Sandro Brodbeck new partner at Ramus & Company
Ramus & Company gains with Sandro Brodbeck a new partner with many years of experience in international M&A and advisory business.
September 2021
Joint venture between SwissCommerce and Piemontana Holding
Under smile365 AG (www.smile365.ch), SwissCommerce and Piemontana Holding have launched a major new e-commerce portal for B2C customers
August 2021
ERNE surface AG joins the Thommen-Furler Group
With the sale and affiliation to the Thommen-Furler Group, the long-term future of ERNE surface AG is secured.
August 2021
Franck da Silva joins Ramus & Company
Franck da Silva joins Ramus & Company as a new partner with his many years of entrepreneurship and relevant experience in international corporate
July 2021
Succession solution for Global Sourcing Services AG
With the sale to a long-term oriented family office, the owners of Global Sourcing Services AG are implementing their succession solution.
May 2021
Successful Sale of Altreda AG
As part of the realignment of an investment holding company, Altreda AG was sold to the Swiss entrepreneur Frank Studerus.
March 2021
Our Partner Network CFAW Celebrates its 65th Anniversary
We are excited to celebrate the 65th anniversary of our partner network Corporate Finance Associates Worldwide (CFAW) and congratulate them!
January 2021
UNIPROD AG acquires all activities of Techex Handels AG
Ramus & Company has implemented a succession solution for the owners of Eastern Switzerland’s TECHEX Handels AG.
November 2020
New Tool for Growth Check-up
Ramus & Company developed together with Input Consulting a systematic check-up to determine the company’s current situation regarding the growth.
August 2020
Sell Your Company as an Add-On in this Uncertain Market
This may not seem like the right time for most owners of $5 to $50 million companies to be selling.
June 2020
New Cooperation with Input Consulting
Ramus & Company entered a new cooperation with the consulting boutique Input Consulting.
May 2020
Majority takeover of Ziegler + Cie and Diamant Weber
The Swiss company Diabrasive AG, which holds various participations in the surface technology sector, is taking over an additional 25%
April 2020
Measures during the COVID-19 crisis
The measures adopted by governments to combat the COVID-19 pandemic are having a drastic impact on the economy and pose a threat to the existence of many SMEs.
March 2020
Halder acquires SIRAG, UNIVER and UNIPROD
Ramus & Company has implemented a successful succession solution for the owners of SIRAG AG, UNIVER AG and UNIPROD AG.
January 2020
Succession Solution for Tech-Laser
COFIP Holding, a subsidiary of the Robert SAS Group, acquired 100% of the Swiss company Tech-Laser S.A. and is strengthening its industrial activities with this transaction.
November 2019
Swiss SMEs Are Increasingly Sold Abroad – A Blessing or a Curse?
There is an ongoing discussion in Switzerland, which shows the sellout of Swiss listed companies as very disadvantageous for Switzerland.
October 2019
Fabio Scisciò new partner at Ramus & Company
Fabio Scisciò joins Ramus & Company as a new partner with his many years of project experience in international corporate finance and M&A.
September 2019
Part-time / virtual CFO services: a solution for SMEs and young enterprises
Ramus & Company is launching a part-time / virtual CFO service for the Swiss SME market. With this service, we provide the skill sets of experienced high calibre CFOs
July 2019
Long-term Succession Solution for Neratec Solutions
Westermo Network Technologies AB, a subsidiary of the listed Swedish Beijer Electronics Group AB acquires 100% of the Swiss company Neratec Solutions
March 2019
Harald Vogels new partner at Ramus & Company
Harald Vogels joins Ramus & Company as a new partner with his many years of project experience in corporate finance and strategic management.
February 2019
ATP acquires majority stake in Mint Architecture
Mint Architecture, which specializes in commercial and user-oriented architecture, has welcomed a new majority shareholder.
January 2019
Ramus & Company joins CFA Worldwide
CFA Worldwide (Corporate Finance Associates Worldwide) is a M&A Network which has been active for over 60 years
December 2018
Succession Solution for REX Articoli Tecnici
The succession planning of Swiss REX Articoli Tecnici SA has been successfully implemented through its integration into the French Borflex Group
April 2018
ICFG Spring Conference 2018
At the occasion of the yearly spring conference from April 26 to April 27, 2018 in Paris, ICFG members exchanged views on current cross-border M&A transactions and issues.
February 2018
Series A financing for jacando
jacando, a Swiss cloud software provider of innovative solutions for recruiting, personnel administration and talent management has successfully completed a Series A financing round.
September 2017
PROVIS has been sold to AXEPT Business Software
AXEPT Business Software AG has taken over Swiss based software company PROVIS AG.
May 2017
Succession Solution for the Optimed Group
E-Med Solutions has taken over the Germany-based companies Optimed Medizinische Instrumente and Creamedix.
March 2017
Investment Holding acquires two Dental Companies
An investment holding with a focus on dental products acquires the majority of the shares in two Swiss dental companies in Ticino.
February 2017
Joint Venture between Ramus & Company and Fidinam Group Holding
Ramus & Company AG and Fidinam Group Holding SA have launched a joint venture to target the Italian speaking markets.
January 2017
Merger of Inova Management and Staufen Schweiz
Inova Management AG and Staufen AG Schweiz merge to build a leading consulting business. Ramus & Company acted as
December 2016
Ramus & Company goes live
We are excited to inform you about the launch of Ramus & Company AG (“R&Co”). With the existing and extended team of nine partners, our succession company will continue