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.
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