TX Group

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Mobiliar reduced its stake in Swiss Marketplace Group from 19.3% to 11.8% and remains a significant shareholder with representation on the board of directors. TX Group bought 3'426'731 shares at CHF 28.50 each, raising its stake to 34.9%, remaining below the opting-up threshold of 35% and thus not triggering a mandatory offer. SMG also acquired around 1.0 million of its own shares from the placement; further shares were sold to institutional investors. » More on finanzen.net

TX Group acquired 3,426,731 registered shares of SMG Swiss Marketplace Group in an accelerated bookbuilding and raised its holding from 31.4% to 34.9%. The purchase price was CHF 28.50 per share, about CHF 98 million in total. The stake remains below the opting-up threshold of 35% and therefore does not trigger a mandatory offer; TX Group describes the acquisition as a vote of confidence in SMG’s strategic positioning and growth potential. » More on finanzen.net