- University of London, London School of Economics (LL.M., 1998) - University of Basel (lic. iur., 1992; Dr. iur., 1997)

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1 Robert Bernet Dr., LL.M. Attorney at Law Partner Languages: German, English, French Contact: , General Robert Bernet specialises in advising Swiss and foreign clients in corporate transactions - public takeovers of listed companies, mergers, de-mergers, joint ventures, private equity and venture capital transactions - and has considerable experience in transaction management. He also advises national and international companies and their owners and executive bodies on matters relating to company law and corporate governance & compliance. Robert Bernet is recognized by the Regulatory Board of the SIX Swiss Exchange as representative of issuers. Education - University of London, London School of Economics (LL.M., 1998) - University of Basel (lic. iur., 1992; Dr. iur., 1997) Teams Mergers & Acquisitions, Sports Law, Listed Companies, Aviation, China Desk, Corporate and Commercial, Energy, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Corporate Finance, Restructuring and Insolvency 1/12

2 Practice Areas Aviation, Capital Markets, China Desk, Commercial Law, Compliance Support, Corporate and Commercial, Corporate Governance, Financing, Insolvency Law, M&A, Private Equity, Restructuring and Reorganisation, Sports Law, Stock Exchange Law, Venture Capital References Best Lawyers Switzerland Recommended for Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Chambers Europe (2018) - "Energy" "According to market commentators, Robert Bernet is a 'very well-known' figure in the Swiss market. He is particularly focused on advising on transactions in the energy sector and has experience of public M&A. He advised Thales Alenia Space on its purchase of RUAG's opto-electronics business." Chambers Europe (2018) - "Corporate/M&A" "According to market commentators, Robert Bernet is a 'very well-known' figure in the Swiss market. He is particularly focused on advising on transactions in the energy sector and has experience of public M&A. He advised Thales Alenia Space on its purchase of RUAG's opto-electronics business." Legal 500 (EMEA 2017) - "Capital Markets" "The highly competent and quick team at Vischer recently acted for Warteck Invest on its CHF77m capital increase and advised Julius Baer on the redeeming of outstanding non Basel III-compliant securities. Practice head Markus Guggenbühl and Robert Bernet are recommended." Legal 500 (EMEA 2017) - "Commercial, Corporate and M&A" "Vischer s very reliable and extremely efficient corporate team has particular expertise in regulated industries. It assisted Shanghai Jiuchuan Investment with the acquisition of SHL Telemedicine and advised Newmont Mineral Holdings on the sale of Valcambi to Rajesh Exports. Key figures include Jürg Luginbühl, who is an excellent negotiator, Matthias Staehelin, who has outstanding life sciences industry expertise, and the very professional Robert Bernet." Chambers Europe/Global (2017) - "Corporate/M&A" "Robert Bernet advised Educas Investments on the acquisition of St George's International School. Bernet 'has a positive, proactive and commercially minded approach to tackling problems,' according to sources. He advises listed companies from the energy and manufacturing sectors on public M&A." Legal 500 (EMEA 2016) - "Capital Markets" "The team at Vischer provides very prompt and reliable advice. Recent work includes assisting Cytos Biotechnology with its restructuring of convertible notes and outstanding mandatory convertible bonds listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. Other clients include Julius Bär, Helvetia Insurance and PwC as liquidators of Lehman Brothers in Switzerland. Practice head Markus Guggenbühl and Robert Bernet are recommended." Legal 500 (EMEA 2016) - "Commercial, Corporate and M&A" "Jürg Luginbühl heads the reliable, knowledgeable, and prompt team at Vischer. Recent work includes advising the owners of GlycoVaxyn regarding its sale to GlaxoSmithKline and assisting OC Oerlikon with the sale of its advanced technologies segment to Evatec. Robert Bernet has excellent business acumen and Matthias Staehelin is particularly recommended for life sciences transactions." Chambers Europe/Global (2016) - "Corporate/M&A" 2/12

3 "Robert Bernet advises on M&A and has strong experience of private equity and energy-related transactions. One client was happy that he was 'precise, flexible and always available,' and that 'he had a good understanding of the challenges faced.'" Legal 500 (EMEA 2015) - "Mergers and acquisitions" "The reliable, knowledgeable, and prompt team at Vischer is led by Jürg Luginbühl. Robert Bernet has excellent client communication skills. Recent work includes advising Loomis on the Swiss law aspects of its acquisition of the valuables logistics company Via Mat and assisting II-IV Incorporated with the acquisition of laser diodes supplier Oclaro Switzerland." Legal 500 (EMEA 2015) - "Capital Markets" "Vischer provides very prompt and reliable advice at very competitive rates. Practice head Markus Guggenbühl and Robert Bernet are recommended. The firm was appointed as transaction counsel by Julius Bär on its CHF350m additional tier one capital placement." Chambers Europe/Global (2015) - "Corporate/M&A" "Robert Bernet has a particular focus on public M&A. Clients recommend him for his in-depth knowledge of the market as well as his practical approach. 'He is a very good lawyer with a very straightforward approach,' say clients." Chambers Europe/Global (2014) - "Corporate/M&A" "Robert Bernet is 'a brilliant advocate who also has good business sense,' say clients. Bernet advised IWB Industrielle Werke Basel on acquiring a 15% equity stake in the Nant de Drance power station, currently under construction, from Alpiq." Best Lawyers Switzerland 2013 Recommended for Mergers and Acquisitions Deals Public Tender Offer by the Cantonal Bank of Basel for Bank Cler On 20 June 2018, the Cantonal Bank of Basel published the preannouncement and on 2 August 2018 the offer prospectus of its public tender offer for all publicly held bearer shares of Bank Cler, which is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The Cantonal Bank of Basel offers CHF 52 per share of Bank Cler (subject to dilution effects). On 31 July 2018 the Cantonal Bank of Basel concluded a transaction agreement with Bank Cler regarding the public tender offer. Taking into consideration the results of the Fairness Opinion of an independent Expert (PricewaterhouseCoopers AG), the board of directors of Bank Cler recommends to its shareholders to accept the offer. The offer period starts on 17 August 2018 and ends on 13 September If the offer is successful and all conditions are satisfied or waived, the settlement of the offer is expected to occur on 17 October In its decision of 31 July 2018, the Swiss Takeover Board held that the public tender offer of the Cantonal Bank of Basel to the shareholders of Bank Cler meets the legal requirements. VISCHER advises the Cantonal Bank of Basel in connection with this transaction. The team led by Dr. Robert Bernet (Partner, M&A / Corporate) and Dr. Stefan Grieder (Partner, M&A / Banking&Finance) includes Dr. Peter Kühn (Managing Associate, M&A / Banking&Finance), Vincent Reardon (Senior Associate, M&A / Banking&Finance), Ruben Masar (Associate, M&A / Corporate), Sandro Bernet (Junior Associate, M&A / Corporate), Dr. Stefan Rechsteiner (Partner, Regulatory) and Michèle Trottmann (Associate, Regulatory). Aeterna acquires Espisa from Flokk, formerly Stoll Giroflex Aeterna AG, with seat in Baar, has acquired all shares of Espisa AG, with seat in Koblenz, as well as several properties from Flokk AG, formerly Stoll Giroflex 3/12

4 AG. Espisa is an industrial company with over 40 years of experience in the production of sophisticated plastic parts using plastic injection molding. VISCHER advises Aeterna in this transaction. The VISCHER-Team led by partner Christoph Niederer (Tax) and partner Dr. Robert Bernet comprises Dr. Peter Kühn, Julian Merz, Ruben Masar, Sandro Bernet, Dan Pruschy (Corporate/M&A), Martin Dubach (Tax) and Moritz Jäggy (Real Estate). GreatStar acquires Lista from Capvis GreatStar group, listed at the stock exchange in Shenzhen, China ( SZ), acquires Lista group, an international workspace and storage solutions provider with approx. 500 employees and main seat in Erlen, canton of Thurgau, Switzerland, from private equity fund Capvis Equity II LP. The closing of the transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals. VISCHER advises GreatStar in this transaction. The VISCHER team led by partner Dr. Robert Bernet comprises Lukas Züst, Fiona Gao (China Desk/Corporate/M&A), Dr. Peter Kühn, Vincent Reardon, Dan Pruschy, Sandro Bernet (Corporate/M&A), Delia Fehr-Bosshard (IP), Gian Geel (Employment), Moritz Jäggy (Real Estate), Klaus Neff and Dr. Thomas Steiner (Merger control). Planzer acquires Leimgruber Planzer, an international logistics and transport group with main seat in Dietikon ZH, has acquired all shares of Paul Leimgruber AG, also a family-led logistics and transport business with main seat in Basel and approx. 300 employees and 140 contracted drivers. VISCHER advises the selling shareholders (Leimgruber family). The VISCHER team led by partner Dr. Robert Bernet comprised Dr. Peter Kühn, Ruben Masar, Aron Waltuch (Corporate/M&A), Marc Ph. Prinz and Florian Schaub (Employment). Lundbeck to acquire Prexton Therapeutics H. Lundbeck A/S (Lundbeck) and Prexton Therapeutics BV (Prexton) announced signing of a definitive agreement in which Lundbeck will acquire Prexton. Under terms of the agreement, Lundbeck will pay EUR 100m upfront and is furthermore required to later pay up to EUR 805m in development and sales milestones to the group of current owners. By acquiring Prexton, Lundbeck will obtain global rights of foliglurax, which currently is in clinical phase II testing for symptomatic treatment of OFF-time reduction in Parkinson s disease and dyskinesia (uncontrolled movements) including Levodopa Induced Dyskinesia (LID). The aim is to treat the motor symptoms of Parkinson s disease, such as resting tremor and dyski-nesia. VISCHER advised Lundbeck as lead-counsel in this transaction. The team was led by Corporate partners Christian Wyss and Robert Bernet and included Luzius Zumstein, Gian Caprez, Gian Geel, Aron Waltuch (all Corporate), Marc Prinz (Employment) and Eric Flückiger (Tax). Fidelium Partners acquires Wolfensberger Fidelium Partners, an international investment company based in Munich, with a focus on industry participations, acquires from Wolfensberger Beteiligungen AG in the course of a succession planning as of 31 December 2017 all shares in Wolfensberger AG, a special foundry established 1924 with main seat in Bauma and approx. 200 employees. VISCHER advises Fidelium Partners. The VISCHER team led by partner Dr. Robert Bernet comprised Dr. Peter Kühn, Sebastian Flückiger, Vincent Reardon and Aron Waltuch (Corporate/M&A), Marc Prinz and Gian Geel (Employment), Prof. Dr. Beatrice Wagner Pfeifer (Environmental), Christoph Niederer (Tax), Lukas Züst and Fiona Gao (China Desk). Cedarlake acquires from Argos Soditic the majority of BMF Group Cedarlake Private Equity Fund I, advised by Rantum Capital, acquires from Argos Soditic Funds the majority of BMF Group AG, the world's third largest ropeway manufacturer with more than 320 employees and main registered seat in Flums, St. Gallen, Switzerland. The founding family Bartholet remains invested and the management team around Chairman Roland Bartholet is 4/12

5 supporting the transaction. A strategic objective of the transaction was to enable the BMF group to enhance further its strategic development in China and other strongly growing regions in Asia. VISCHER advises Cedarlake and Rantum, respectively. The VISCHER team led by partner Dr. Robert Bernet comprised Dr. Peter Kühn, Sebastian Flückiger, Ruben Masar, Aron Waltuch, Janique Bourgeois (Corporate/M&A), Marc Ph. Prinz and Florian Schaub (Employment), Dr. Jana Essebier (Finance), Klaus Neff (Merger control), Adrian Gautschi (IP) and Lukas Züst (China Desk). VISCHER advises Syngenta on divestment of sugar beet seeds business VISCHER advises Syngenta on all aspects of Swiss law in its divestment of the global sugar beet seeds business. Syngenta is one of the largest agrichemical groups worldwide, with a workforce of more than 28,000 across 90 countries, The purchaser is the Danish DLF Seeds A/S, a global seed company with around 800 employees at 13 sites worldwide. The transaction was completed on 29 September The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. The following team of VISCHER lawyers advised Syngenta in this transaction: Robert Bernet (Partner, Corporate/M&A), Nadia Tarolli (Partner, Tax), Moritz Jäggy (Senior Associate, Corporate/M&A), Ruben Masar (Associate, Corporate/M&A), Florian Schaub (Associate, Employment), Adrian Briner (Associate, Tax). BKW Netzbeteiligung AG acquires 30.3% of Swissgrid shares from Alpiq BKW Netzbeteiligung AG in which CSA Energy Infrastructure Switzerland, an investment arm of Credit Suisse Investment Foundation, holds 49.9% and BKW AG, a listed Swiss power group, holds 50.1%, acquires 30.3% of the shares in Swissgrid AG, the Swiss high voltage grid operator, from Alpiq group (another Swiss power group) and resells a 4.4% stake in Swissgrid to Sireso, a Swiss consortium. The transaction was closed on December 14, VISCHER advised Credit Suisse Anlagestiftung. The team led by partner Dr. Stefan Rechsteiner (Regulatory) included partners Dr. Felix W. Egli (Corporate M&A) and Dr. Robert Bernet (Corporate M&A) as well as the associates Thomas Krizaj (Corporate M&A) and Dr. Peter Kühn (Corporate M&A). Thales Alenia Space acquires RUAG's opto-electronics business VISCHER advises Thales Alenia Space a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo-Finmeccanica (33%) on the acquisition of the business unit opto-electronics and instruments from RUAG. The transaction was closed in November The VISCHER team consists of Dr. Robert Bernet (Partner, Corporate), Nadia Tarolli (Partner, Tax), Dr. Peter Kühn (Managing Associate, Corporate), Moritz Jäggy (Senior Associate, Corporate), Vincent Reardon (Associate, Corporate), Robin Ernst (Junior Associate, Corporate) and Rebecca Jeup (Junior Associate, Corporate). OpenLimit and WISeKey intend statutory merger by way of absorption VISCHER advises OpenLimit Holding AG (O5H.DE), the German listed IT security specialist with registered seat in Baar ZG, on its contemplated merger with WISeKey International Holding Ltd (SIX: WIHN), the SIX listed cybersecurity company with registered seat in Zug, with OpenLimit being the transferring and WISeKey being the surviving entity. In addition to the envisaged merger, WISeKey provides interim financing to OpenLimit through subscription of a convertible loan note issued by OpenLimit. The VISCHER team comprised Dr. Robert Bernet (Partner, Corporate/M&A), Dr. Peter Kühn (Managing Associate, Corporate/M&A) and Dr. Thomas Steiner (Senior Associate, Merger Control and Data Protection). SAUTER acquires Pandomus Sauter FM GmbH, a German facility management company with registered 5/12

6 seat in Augsburg being part of the globally operating Basel-headquartered SAUTER group, acquires the majority of shares in Pandomus AG, a Cologneheadquartered full service provider for building technology with a turnover of approximately EUR 15m and 80 employees. VISCHER advised SAUTER in this transaction. The VISCHER-team comprised Dr. Robert Bernet (Partner, Corporate) and Dr. Peter Kühn (Managing Associate, Corporate). LKQ acquires Rhiag group from Apax Partners for EUR 1.04 billion LKQ Corporation, the Nasdaq listed leading U.S. distributor of automotive parts and accessories, acquires Rhiag-Inter Auto Parts Italia S.p.a., a leading pan-european distributor of aftermarket auto spare parts, from private equity group Apax Partners for a purchase price of EUR 1.04 billion. VISCHER advised LKQ Corporation on the Swiss part of the transaction. The VISCHER team consisted of Dr. Robert Bernet (Partner, Corporate), Dr. Peter Kühn (Managing Associate, Corporate), Moritz Jäggy (Senior Associate, Corporate), Dr. Thomas Steiner (Senior Associate, Antitrust) and Vincent Reardon (Associate, Corporate). Genui acquires 30% stake in mymuesli Private equity investment firm Genui Partners acquires a 30% stake in German food producer mymuesli LLC which in turn acquires all of the shares in Swiss mymuesli LLC. Mymuesli group, founded in 2007, is currently active in five countries with around 650 employees and operates almost 40 food shops in the DACH region. VISCHER advised Genui as to the Swiss part of the transaction. The VISCHER- Team consists of Dr. Robert Bernet (Partner, Corporate), Dr. Peter Kühn (Managing Associate, Corporate), Azra Dizdarevic (Managing Associate, Regulatory) and Dr. Matthias Seemann (Associate, Litigation/Employment). The German part of the transaction was handled by Wendelstein LLP law firm. Lamesa increases shareholding in Züblin to 37.44% SIX listed Züblin Immobilien Holding AG successfully placed new registered shares in the capital increase at the offer price of CHF 0.05 per offered share new registered shares corresponding to 92.36% of the total shares offered were subscribed by Lamesa Holding S.A, owned by Viktor F. Vekselberg, and other investors by exercising pre-emptive rights during the rights exercise period while the remaining new registered shares were placed in the share offering and purchased by Lamesa Holding S.A. Lamesa s shareholding in Züblin thereby increased to 37.44% following the capital increase. The net proceeds of approximately CHF 70 million will be used to repay the shareholder loan granted by Lamesa Holding S.A., for the financing of potential acquisitions to further develop and grow Züblin s investment portfolio and for other corporate purposes. VISCHER advised Lamesa Holding S.A. in this transaction. The VISCHER team comprised Robert Bernet (lead), Dr. Markus Guggenbühl, Dr. Jana Essebier, Dr. Peter Kühn and Julian Merz. Educas acquires St George s International School Educas Investments LLP, a global investment firm focused on the education sector, acquired St George s International School SA, Montreux, a premium day and boarding school for approx. 450 boys and girls comprising over 40 nationalities. VISCHER advised Educas Investments LLP in this transaction. The VISCHER team comprised Robert Bernet (lead), Janusz Marty, Conradin Cramer, Moritz Jäggy, Roberto Peduzzi and Alain Hosang. Warteck Invest completes Capital Increase Vischer advises on the capital of Warteck Invest AG as transaction counsel. 6/12

7 Warteck Invest is one of the oldest real estate companies listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and is focusing on residential and business properties in Switzerland. In the rights offering to support the growth strategy of Warteck Invest 49,500 new registered shares were offered (net proceeds CHF 74.9 million). The team at VISCHER is led by Matthias Staehelin with Robert Bernet, Roland Müller, Moritz Jäggi, Sarah Ianni and Desirée Dietlin (all corporate ) and Nadia Tarolli (Tax). Squeeze-out merger of Mineralquellen Adelboden Mineralquellen Adelboden AG, which is majority owned by Licht- und Wasserwerk Adelboden AG, absorbed Adelboden Mineral- und Heilquellen AG, the producer of the Swiss mineral water brands Adelbodner, Alpenrose und Adello, by way of a squeeze-out merger with which the minority shareholders were excluded as shareholders in return for a cash compensation. VISCHER advised Mineralquellen Adelboden AG in this transaction. The VISCHER team comprised partners Robert Bernet (Corporate/M&A) and Nadia Tarolli Schmidt (Tax) and associates Peter Kühn (Corporate/M&A), Conradin Cramer (Corporate/M&A) and Melanie Knüsel (Tax). Top Mountain Holding sells Adelbodner Mineral Water Top Mountain Holding AG sells its 95.5 per cent participation in Adelboden Mineral- und Heilquellen AG, the producer of the mineral water brands Adelbodner, Alpenrose und Adello, to the newly established Mineralquellen Adelboden AG which is majority owned by Licht- und Wasserwerk Adelboden AG. VISCHER advised Top Mountain Holding in this transaction. The VISCHER team comprised partners Robert Bernet (Corporate/M&A) and Nadia Tarolli Schmidt (Tax) and associates Peter Kühn (Corporate/M&A), Conradin Cramer (Corporate/M&A) and Melanie Knüsel (Tax). WEKA Business Media acquires a majority stake in LWO Lernwerkstatt Olten WEKA Business Media acquires an 80 per cent stake in LWO Lernwerkstatt Olten, a Switzerland-based professional training course services provider. VISCHER advises WEKA Business Media in this transaction on all legal aspects. The team acting for WEKA comprises Robert Bernet (Partner Corporate/M&A), Peter Kühn and Marius Meier(both Senior Associates Corporate/M&A) and Gili Fridland (Employment). Reorganisation of PDS-Group PDS-Group, the Swiss-based global provider of software and solutions for life sciences research and development, reorganizes and simplifys its shareholder and corporate group structure by way of share transfer, debt-toequity swap and merger. VISCHER advises PDS in this transaction on all legal and tax aspects. The Team acting for PDS comprises Dr. Robert Bernet (Partner) Corporate/M&A, Nadia Tarolli (Partner) Tax, Dr. Peter Kühn and Dr. Conradin Cramer (both Senior Associates) Corporate/M&A and Melanie Knüsel (Associate) Tax. Lamesa acquires substantial stake in Züblin Immobilien Holding AG Lamesa Holding SA which is owned by the Russian investor Viktor Vekselberg has acquired a larger block of shares in the SIX Swiss Exchange listed Züblin Immobilien Holding AG in an off market transaction. Lamesa now holds a stake of 33.02% in Züblin. VISCHER is advising Lamesa on this transaction. The VISCHER team for this transaction consists of Robert Bernet (Partner Corporate/M&A), Matthias Glatthaar and Peter Kühn (both Senior Associates Corporate/M&A). Swissmem invests in AM-Tec Swissmem, the association of around 1000 companies in the Swiss mechanical and electrical engineering industries and associated technologyoriented sectors, has invested in AM-Tec Kredit AG, which provides established SMEs with capital to fund growth and innovation. With this investment Swissmem is indirectly expanding the range of services it 7/12

8 provides to the Swiss industry. VISCHER is advising Swissmem on this investment. The VISCHER team for this transaction consists of Robert Bernet (Partner Corporate/M & A), Peter Kühn, Marius Meier (both Senior Associates Corporate/M & A) and Lucius Zumstein (Junior Associate). Owners of Bider & Tanner repurchase 25% stake from Orell Füssli Book Retailing Ltd. Orell Füssli Book Retailing Ltd has held a 25% stake in book retailer Bider & Tanner AG since January 1, As a consequence of the merger between Orell Füssli Book retailing Ltd and Thalia Bücher AG in October 2013, the owners of Bider & Tanner reacquire this minority stake. VISCHER advises the owners of Bider & Tanner AG in this transaction. The VISCHER team comprises partner Robert Bernet (Corporate/M&A), Peter Kühn (Corporate/M&A) and Nadia Tarolli (Tax). Deutsche Automobil Treuhand (DAT) acquires United Vehicles. Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT) acquires a majority stake in United Vehicles AG, operator of the workshop portal "FairGarage". VISCHER acts as legal advisor to DAT in this transaction. The VISCHER team includes Robert Bernet (Corporate/M&A; lead), Peter Kühn, Marius Meier (both Corporate/M&A) and Thomas Steiner (IP/IT). VISCHER advises NYSE listed Wabtec Corporation in the auction process for the acquisition of Schwab Verkehrstechnik AG from the private equity fund Cross Equity L.P. VISCHER advises NYSE listed Wabtec Corporation, a leading supplier of valueadded technology based products and services for rail, transit and other global industries, in the auction process for the acquisition of Schwab Verkehrstechnik AG from the private equity fund Cross Equity L.P. Schwab is finally sold to French company Faiveley Transport SA, one of Wabtec's global competitors. The VISCHER team is led by partner Robert Bernet and comprises Matthias Glatthaar (Corporate/M&A), Klaus Neff (Anti-trust), Thomas Steiner (IP/IT) and Moritz Jäggi (Employment). German media group WEKA acquires Blogwerk AG, the leading social media services provider in Switzerland. German media group WEKA acquires the entire share capital of Blogwerk AG, the leading social media services provider in Switzerland. VISCHER advises WEKA in this transaction. The team comprises partner Robert Bernet (Corporate/M&A) and associates Marius Meier (Corporate/M&A) and Thomas Steiner (IP/IT). IWB acquires stake in Alpiq's pumped storage power station Nant de Drance. IWB Industrielle Werke Basel acquires a 15% stake from Alpiq in Nant de Drance SA, the project company for the pumped storage power station Nant de Drance, one of the most important infrastructure projects in the European energy sector. VISCHER advises IWB in this transaction. The team comprises partners Robert Bernet (Corporate/M&A; lead), Stefan Rechsteiner (Regulatory), Christoph Niederer (Tax) and associates Peter Kühn, Thomas Krizaj, Roberto Peduzzi (all Corporate/M&A) and Michael Waldner (Regulatory). WEKA acquires ZfU International Business School VISCHER advises German WEKA group, a leading European media group, in the acquisition of the Swiss ZfU - International Business School AG, a leading provider of management education and training in the German-speaking European countries. The VISCHER team comprises Robert Bernet (Corporate/M&A; lead), Andreas Textor (Corporate/M&A) and Gili Fridland (Employment). 8/12

9 Repower bundles energy production projects and portfolio in Repartner Produktions AG and subsequentely sells share participations of Repartner to Liechtensteinische Kraftwerke (LKW) and IBAarau. VISCHER advises Repower on all corporate, regulatory and tax aspects in the structuring and formation of Repartner Produktions AG, an innovative partnering model to offer Swiss and foreign energy suppliers access to Repower's energy production plants and projects, and the subsequent sale of share participations of Repartner to Liechtensteinische Kraftwerke (LKW) and IBAarau. The VISCHER team is led by partner Robert Bernet (Corporate(M&A) and comprised Christoph Niederer (Tax), Jana Essebier (Banking&Finance), Michael Waldner (Regulatory) and Marius Meier (Corporate). Vincorex stake acquired by Kyte Group Ltd VISCHER advises Vincorex, a leading proprietary high frequency stock trader, and their major shareholders in the share acquisition and investment by UK Kyte Group Limited. The VISCHER team is led by partner Robert Bernet (Corporate/M&A) and further comprised Jana Essebier (Banking/Finance) and Peter Kühn (Corporate/M&A). German private equity firm HANNOVER Finanz GmbH acquires the hardware business from California based and LSE listed Kofax plc. German private equity firm HANNOVER Finanz GmbH acquires the hardware business, comprising certain legal entities, the personell and assets and liabilities in 19 locations throughout EMEA, from California based and LSE listed Kofax plc for a gross consideration of USD 23.3m. VISCHER advises HANNOVER Finanz GmbH in this transaction. The team is led by partner Robert Bernet and further comprises Jana Essebier, Matthias Glatthaar (Corporate/M&A), Christian Wyss (IP/IT) and Gili Fridland Svensson (Employment). Funds advised by Vision Capital LLP acquire Swisshaus-Group from Paragon Secondary Partners LP VISCHER acts as Swiss counsel to the funds advised by London investment company Vision Capital LLP in the acquisition of a portfolio of companies, including Swiss-based Swisshaus Group, from Paragon Secondary Partners LP. The VISCHER team acting for Vision Capital comprises Robert Bernet (Corporate/M&A; lead), Matthias Glatthaar, Janusz Marty (both Corporate/M&A) and Peter Kühn (Banking & Finance). Sale of Adaxys group to CCS Holding VISCHER advises the owner of Swiss Adaxys group, a leading EMS group in the DACH region, in the sale of the entire share capital to CCS Holding AG which is controlled by Zurmont Madison Private Equity LP. The VISCHER team comprises Robert Bernet (Corporate M&A; lead), Thomas Krizaj (Corporate M&A) and Claudia Keller (IP). Saba Software acquires Comartis Group VISCHER advises NASDAQ listed Saba Software Inc., the premier people cloud provider, in its acquisition of Swiss-based Comartis Group, a leading company in the web-based testing and assessment market. The VISCHER team includes partner Robert Bernet (Corporate/M&A; lead), Christian Wyss (IP/IT) and Gili Fridland (Employment). Practice - Lecturer in Corporate Law and Securities and Capital Markets Regulation at the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland, School of Business - Research Assistant at the University of Basel for Civil and Commercial Law 9/12

10 Memberships in Associations - Zurich Bar Association - Basel Bar Association - Swiss Bar Association - German-Swiss Lawyers Association - International Bar Association - Board member of the German-Swiss Lawyers' Association (DSJV) 10/12

11 About VISCHER We effectively support our clients in a solution oriented manner in legal, tax and regulatory matters. Our lawyers, tax experts and notaries are organized in the specialist practice teams listed below, each led by an experienced partner. This enables us to individually tailor our services to meet the requirements of the individual project in the most effective manner. Our offices are located in Zurich and Basel, the two largest business centers of Switzerland. Independence is a key factor for the optimal protection of client interests. We therefore put great value on a very high conflict of interest standard that is no longer obvious in the international legal industry. In order to also remain independent in transborder transactions, we have built up our own global network of foreign law firms enabling us to select our foreign attorneys based exclusively on the requirements of the individual mandates and without having to take into consideration the instructions of a law firm group or a network organization. - Antitrust and Competition - Aviation - Banking and Finance - China Desk - Civil Law Notaries - Compliance Support - Corporate and Commercial - Data & Privacy - Employment Law - Employment Law - Energy - Health Care - Immigration - Information and Communication Technology - Intellectual Property - Life Sciences, Pharma, Biotech - Listed Companies - Litigation, Arbitration - Media and Entertainment - Mergers & Acquisitions - Pension Funds - Private Clients - Private Equity, Venture Capital, Corporate Finance - Public Sector and Regulatory - Real Estate - Restructuring and Insolvency - Sports Law - Startup Desk - Tax - White Collar Crime Zürich VISCHER AG Schützengasse Zürich Switzerland Tel Basel VISCHER AG Aeschenvorstadt Basel Switzerland Tel /12

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