Press release



Basel, 1 July 2026

Following the merger of Helvetia with Baloise and in accordance with the announcement of the merger of the two Asset Management units on 26 January 2026, the Boards of Directors of Helvetia Asset Management Ltd and Baloise Asset Management Ltd hereby announce the merger of Helvetia Asset Management Ltd and Baloise Asset Management Ltd under Art. 3 of the Swiss Mergers Act (FusG) with effect from today, 1 July 2026.

“The successful merger of our two Asset Management units marks an important milestone in the integration process of the Group’s Asset Management division. This strengthens our position on the path to becoming one of the leading insurance asset managers in Switzerland, with over CHF 100 billion in assets under management and more than 450 employees. I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the completion of this transaction as planned,” states André Keller, Group Chief Investment Officer (GCIO).

With effect from today, 1 July 2026, all assets and liabilities of Helvetia Asset Management Ltd have been transferred to Baloise Asset Management Ltd by way of universal succession. Helvetia Asset Management Ltd was removed from the Commercial Register on registration of the merger. 

As part of the Helvetia Baloise Group, Baloise Asset Management Ltd will continue to operate in the market under this name as part of the Group brand until further notice.

Fund management change completed

As part of this merger, Helvetia Asset Management Ltd’s role as the fund management company for the Helvetia (CH) Swiss Property Fund has also been transferred to Baloise Asset Management Ltd in accordance with Art. 39 of the Swiss Financial Institutions Act (FINIG) in the exclusive interests of the investors. The Helvetia (CH) Swiss Property Fund is traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ISIN: CH0513838323, securities number: 51383832). Zürcher Kantonalbank will continue to serve as the custodian bank.

This transaction has no impact on the current structure of the existing investment solutions. If any changes are made, we will be sure to inform you in good time.

About Baloise Asset Management Ltd 
Baloise Asset Management Ltd was founded as an investment advisor and asset manager in 2001 and is licensed to operate as a fund management company. Baloise Asset Management Ltd is part of the Asset Management division of the Helvetia Baloise Group, and is responsible for managing the investment portfolios of both the Group and of institutional clients, in particular pension funds and collective foundations. With over CHF 100 billion in assets under management and more than 450 employees, the Asset Management division offers broad-based investment expertise and a wide range of solutions. In particular, these include asset liability management, multi asset strategies, real estate and private markets. Private clients also benefit from our investment expertise as part of the Group-wide collaboration approach towards comprehensive pension planning. 

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Disclaimer
Full information on the real estate funds can be found in the relevant prospectus incorporating the fund agreement, the relevant key investor information document and the relevant annual or half-year reports currently available, which form the basis for any potential investment. The relevant prospectus incorporating the fund agreement, the relevant key investor information document and the annual or half-year reports can be obtained free of charge from the fund management company Baloise Asset Management Ltd, Aeschengraben 21, 4051 Basel; alternatively, it may be requested from the custodian bank of Baloise Swiss Property Fund, UBS Switzerland AG, Bahnhofstrasse 45, 8001 Zurich and, on behalf of the Helvetia Swiss Property Fund, from the custodian bank, Zürcher Kantonalbank, Bahnhofstrasse 9, 8001 Zurich.

This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase or subscribe for units. This notice does not constitute a prospectus or similar document within the meaning of the Swiss Federal Act on Financial Services (FIDLEG), as amended from time to time. Copies of this notice may not be sent to or distributed from any jurisdiction where such distribution is excluded or prohibited by law. The information contained herein does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase in any jurisdiction where such an offer or solicitation would be unlawful prior to taking any additional action in accordance with the laws of that jurisdiction. Past performance is not an indicator of current or future performance.

This notice and the information contained therein may not be brought or transmitted to the United States of America (USA) or distributed or transmitted to US persons (including legal entities) or to publications with general circulation in the USA. Any breach of these restrictions may constitute a violation of US securities law. The funds are not authorised for US persons. The funds are authorised solely for non-US persons.

Decisions to purchase or subscribe for new units of the Baloise Swiss Property Fund or Helvetia (CH) Swiss Property Fund should be based solely on the relevant prospectus, which incorporates the fund agreement. Investors are also advised to seek advice from their bank or financial advisor. Parts of this press release may constitute advertising for financial instruments within the meaning of Art. 68 FIDLEG.