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Bachem Secures Financing of Strategic Growth Initiatives

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Bachem (OTC: BCHMY) closed a CHF 500 million revolving credit facility with a five-year maturity and a non-committed option to increase by CHF 150 million. UBS Switzerland AG acted as lead arranger and agent with a consortium of domestic and international banks. The financing refinances existing bilateral credit lines and is intended to support Bachem's strategic growth initiatives while strengthening operational and financial flexibility.

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  • CHF 500 million syndicated revolving credit facility secured
  • Facility 5-year maturity provides multi-year financing visibility
  • Non-committed increase option of CHF 150 million for additional flexibility
  • UBS Switzerland AG led the syndication with domestic and international banks

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  Media Release

Bubendorf, Switzerland--(Newsfile Corp. - April 27, 2026) - Bachem Holding AG (SIX: BANB) (“Bachem”) announced today the closing of a revolving credit facility of CHF 500 million with a maturity of five years and a non-committed option to increase the facility by CHF 150 million.

The revolving credit facility was syndicated with UBS Switzerland AG acting as lead arranger and agent, together with a consortium of domestic and international banks. The financing supports the continued implementation of Bachem’s strategic initiatives while simultaneously strengthening the company’s operational and financial flexibility.

Alain Schaffter, CFO of Bachem, says: “The syndicated credit facility will refinance our existing bilateral credit lines. It provides us with a robust and flexible financing base, enabling us to systematically advance our strategic growth initiatives.”

About Bachem

Bachem is a leading, innovation-driven company specializing in the development and manufacture of peptides and oligonucleotides. The company, which has over 50 years of experience and expertise, provides products for research, clinical development, and commercial application to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide and offers a comprehensive range of services. Bachem operates internationally with its headquarters in Switzerland and sites in Europe and the US. The company is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. 

For further information, see www.bachem.com.

For more information:

Media

Patrick Barth
Head Group Communications
Tel.: +41 58 595 4522
Email: media@bachem.com

Investors

Barbora Blaha
Head Investor Relations
Tel.: +41 58 595 0573
Email: ir@bachem.com

 

This publication may contain specific forward-looking statements, e.g. statements including terms like "believe", "assume", "expect", "forecast", "project", "may", "could", "might", "will" or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may result in a substantial divergence between the actual results, financial situation, development or performance of Bachem Holding AG and those explicitly or implicitly presumed in these statements. Against the background of these uncertainties, readers should not rely on forward-looking statements. Bachem Holding AG assumes no responsibility to up-date forward-looking statements or to adapt them to future events or developments.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/294334

FAQ

How much financing did Bachem secure in the April 27, 2026 facility (BCHMY)?

Bachem secured a CHF 500 million revolving credit facility with a five-year term. According to the company, there is also a non-committed option to increase the facility by CHF 150 million to add capacity if needed.

What is the maturity and structure of Bachem's new credit facility (BCHMY)?

The credit facility has a five-year maturity and is a revolving syndicated facility. According to the company, it was arranged by UBS Switzerland AG with a consortium of domestic and international banks.

How will the CHF 500 million facility affect Bachem's existing credit lines (BCHMY)?

The facility will refinance Bachem's existing bilateral credit lines, replacing prior arrangements. According to the company, this refinancing aims to provide a more robust and flexible financing base for strategic initiatives.

Who arranged the syndicated credit facility for Bachem (BCHMY)?

UBS Switzerland AG acted as lead arranger and agent for the syndication. According to the company, UBS led a consortium of domestic and international banks on the CHF 500 million facility.

What is the stated purpose of Bachem's CHF 500 million facility (BCHMY)?

The stated purpose is to support implementation of Bachem's strategic growth initiatives and strengthen financial flexibility. According to the company, the facility will also refinance existing bilateral credit lines to improve the financing base.