10 July 2026

The founders and management of DT Swiss have successfully completed a succession solution for one of the founders, combined with the expansion of the shareholder base to include members of the DT Swiss management team. The transaction marks an important milestone for DT Swiss, ensuring continuity of ownership while supporting the company's next phase of growth.

DT Swiss is a leading global manufacturer of premium bicycle wheel components and complete wheel systems. Headquartered in Biel, Switzerland, the company is recognized for its engineering excellence and precision manufacturing of high-performance wheels, hubs, rims and spokes, serving OEM and aftermarket customers worldwide.

Walder Wyss advised the founders of DT Swiss on all aspects of the transaction, including its structuring, tax structuring and the M&A process. The Walder Wyss team comprised Maurus Winzap (Partner, Tax), Hans-Jakob Diem (Partner, Corporate/M&A), Janine Corti (Counsel, Tax) and Nicolas von Sinner (Associate, Corporate/M&A).

A separate Walder Wyss team advised DT Swiss in connection with the financing and refinancing transaction under which financing facilities were made available for the purpose of, inter alia, financing the transaction. The financing was provided by a banking syndicate led by UBS Switzerland AG, acting as Mandated Lead Arranger, Coordinator and Agent. The Walder Wyss banking and finance team comprised Lukas Wyss (Partner, Banking & Finance), Milos Karic (Associate, Banking & Finance) and Céline Köpfli (Trainee Lawyer, Banking & Finance).