Reichlin Hess advised Holcim on its investment in KLARK AG
Holcim (Schweiz) AG acquired a 20% stake in KLARK AG through a capital increase. Following the transaction, five shareholders each hold 20% of KLARK AG: the existing shareholders Logbau AG, Toggenburger AG, Novakies AG and Ulrich Imboden AG, as well as the new shareholder Holcim (Schweiz) AG.
This investment supports the further development of KLARK climate concrete. For Holcim, it marks an important step towards bringing CO₂-reducing construction solutions from the pilot phase to the broader market at speed.
Reichlin Hess advised Holcim (Schweiz) AG on this transaction. The team comprised Stefan Blunschi, Lukas Bründler and Serge von Steiger (all M&A) as well as Christian Maeder (Tax).
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