10 May 2024 – On 29 April 2024, Vaudoise Assurances Holding SA acquired 100% of the share capital of Prevanto, which is recognized as a leading provider of consulting and administrative services for both public and private pension funds in Switzerland. Prevanto is active in the French and German speaking parts of Switzerland, through its offices in Zurich, Basel and Lausanne. This transaction will enable Vaudoise Group to become the market leader in actuarial advice to pension funds in Switzerland.

Walder Wyss advised the sellers on all legal and tax aspects of the transaction. The team was led by Florian Gunz Niedermann (Partner, Corporate/M&A) and further included Fabienne Anner (Counsel, Corporate/M&A), David E. Graf (Trainee, Corporate/M&A), Maurus Winzap (Partner, Tax), Janine Corti (Counsel, Tax) and Ursina Gremminger (Managing Associate, Tax).