Media information

Basel, 23 April 2026
 

Helvetia Baloise has successfully placed three senior bond tranches totalling CHF 550 million on the Swiss capital market. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including the potential refinancing of outstanding instruments.

This issuance represents the first senior bond transaction of the newly formed Helvetia Baloise Group following the merger of Helvetia and Baloise and was met with strong demand from a broad base of investors.

The transaction comprised three tranches:

• CHF 150 million with a maturity in 2028 and a coupon of 0.625%

• CHF 175 million with a maturity in 2032 and a coupon of 1.125%

• CHF 225 million with a maturity in 2036 and a coupon of 1.50 %

“This successful transaction marks the first capital markets issuance of the new Helvetia Baloise Group and demonstrates the strong confidence investors place in our combined business,” said Matthias Henny, Group Chief Financial Officer of Helvetia Baloise. “The positive reception confirms the market’s appreciation of the strategic rationale of the merger, the strengthened diversification of our earnings base and our solid financial profile.”

Bank J. Safra Sarasin, BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank and UBS acted as joint lead managers for the transaction.

About Helvetia Baloise
Helvetia Baloise is Switzerland’s largest multi-line insurer and one of Europe’s leading insurance groups. Every day, around 22,000 employees work hard to support around 13 million customers with insurance, pension, and financial solutions. These customers range from individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through to international customer groups, which also benefit from areas such as specialty insurance and reinsurance. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Helvetia Baloise operates in eight European markets as well as in global specialty markets, combining its strong Swiss roots with a clear international focus. Helvetia Baloise creates safety and security and opens up opportunities, both today and in the future. Through profitable growth and business operations geared towards long-term stability, we create tailored solutions for our customers, provide an attractive and reliable investment for our shareholders, promote strong partnerships and offer rewarding career prospects for our employees. Helvetia Baloise Holding Ltd shares (HBAN) are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.

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