Apr 25, 09:36 AM

Helvetia-Baloise Merger Announced with Cevian Selling 9.35% Stake to Patria, Job Cuts Planned in Basel

Swiss insurers Helvetia and Baloise have announced a merger, which the CEOs of both companies describe as positive news for the Basel region. However, the merger will involve job cuts and a hiring freeze. Ahead of the merger, the activist investor Cevian sold its 9.35% stake in Baloise to Patria, Helvetia's main shareholder. This transaction was confirmed by multiple sources, highlighting a strategic consolidation in the Swiss insurance sector. Separately, a former shareholder of the Montreal Canadiens has sold one of his companies for $2.2 billion, though this deal is unrelated to the Helvetia-Baloise merger.

#Helvetia #Baloise #Basel #Cevian #Patria #Swiss #Montreal Canadiens

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Le Journal de Québec@JdeQuebec
2 years ago
Un ancien actionnaire du Canadien vend une de ses compagnies pour 2,2 milliards $ (@MBoulayJDM) https://t.co/3GWZN2S9LT
L'AGEFI@AgefiFrance
2 years ago
Cevian cède ses parts de la Bâloise après l’annonce de la fusion Helvetia – Bâloise L’investisseur activiste suédois a vendu 9,35% de l’assureur bâlois à Patria, le principal actionnaire de l’Helvetia. https://t.co/AAlINIzyLp
WSJ Business News@WSJbusiness
2 years ago
Top Baloise Investor Cevian Sells Stake to Helvetia Shareholder Ahead of Merger Deal https://t.co/m4DftfdXpp

Helvetia-Baloise Merger Announced with Cevian Selling 9.35% Stake to Patria, Job Cuts Planned in Basel

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