Helvetica intends to float Helvetica Swiss Opportunity Fund, preparations for the merger with Helvetica Swiss Commercial Fund are proceeding according to plan

Press release 1 November 2023

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Zurich, 1 November 2023 – The Helvetica Swiss Opportunity Fund (HSO Fund) is scheduled to be listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange in the first half of 2024. The merger with the Helvetica Swiss Commercial Fund (HSC Fund) is expected to be completed by the end of 2024.

• HSO Fund to be listed in the first half of 2024
• Merger between the HSC Fund and the HSO Fund is planned by the end of 2024
• Consolidation creates greater liquidity and better tradeability for investors
• New HSC Fund offers a broadly diversified investment instrument of over CHF 1 billion with stable earnings

The listing of the HSO Fund is expected to be completed in the first half of 2024 and the merger by the end of 2024. This is subject to approval by FINMA and the SIX Swiss Exchange. The formal preliminary application to FINMA should be submitted before the end of 2023.

As a result of the planned merger, the new HSC Fund is expected to achieve a portfolio worth more than CHF 1 billion. The aim of the merger is to offer potential and existing investors a solid investment instrument with appropriate returns. Due to its size and diversification, the new HSC Fund is intended to create a higher level of liquidity and a stronger presence in the SXI Real Estate Funds Broad Index for investors. The HSC Fund’s current investors will benefit from greater risk diversification by combining the two portfolios. HSO Fund investors benefit primarily from the daily liquidity and structurally more diversified portfolio of the new fund.

“Broad discussions with our investors support our belief that the listing of the HSO Fund and the merger of the two investment funds is the way forward for the successful further development of our commercial funds,” says Hans. R. Holdener, CEO of Helvetica.

The fund manager will provide information on the next steps on an ongoing basis. Further information on the planned listing and merger is available from the fund manager.

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About Helvetica
Helvetica Property Investors AG is a leading real estate fund management and asset management company. We offer our clients sustainable value through active, long-term ownership of secure and stable real estate investments. With a fully integrated real estate investment platform, we offer standardized investment products as well as customized investment programs. We are proud of our long-standing reputation for excellent customer service and our commitment to responsible business practices. Our firm is licensed and regulated by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA.
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Helvetica Swiss Opportunity Fund
The HSO Fund is a Swiss real estate fund open only to qualified investors. The HSO Fund invests in commercial special real estate in the Swiss economic centers. The focus is on fully leased properties with long-term leases and few tenants that generate stable income. The investment objective is mainly to preserve the value of the properties over the long term and to distribute appropriate income. The fund units are tradable over the counter. The HSO Fund is licensed by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority, FINMA. 
Ticker Symbol HSO; Valor 43 472 505; ISIN CH0434725054

Helvetica Swiss Commercial Fund
The HSC Fund is a Swiss real estate fund listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and open to all investors. The HSC Fund invests in commercial and industrial properties in the most important economic areas of Switzerland. The fund's portfolio is geared towards long-term value preservation and features high location and property quality as well as broad diversification. The investment objective is primarily the long-term preservation of substance and the distribution of appropriate income. The HSC Fund is authorized by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority, FINMA. 
Listing SIX Swiss Exchange; ticker symbol HSC; Valor 33 550 793; ISIN CH0335507932

Disclaimer
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