Watches of Switzerland Group Acquires Majority Stake in Deutsch & Deutsch

Watches of Switzerland Group Acquires Roberto Coin Inc.

May 9, 2024

Consumer Products

Watches of Switzerland Group PLC has acquired Roberto Coin Inc., the U.S.-associated arm of Italian jeweler Roberto Coin S.p.A., for approximately $130 million. The deal secures exclusive distribution rights for the Roberto Coin brand across North America and keeps the existing U.S. leadership team and Coin family involvement while enabling WOSG to expand the brand through its retail and digital channels.

Birks Group Acquires European Boutique's Watch and Jewellery Business

July 8, 2025

Retail

Birks Group Inc. completed the acquisition of the luxury watch and jewellery business of European Boutique (headquartered in Toronto) from the Sutkiewicz family for C$9,000,000, subject to customary adjustments. The deal includes a licensing agreement to operate the Canadian Diamonds Direct brand; Birks also amended debt facilities including a C$13.5 million incremental term loan from SLR Credit Solutions and a C$3.75 million loan from controlling shareholder Mangrove Holding S.A.

American Exchange Group Acquires E. Gluck Corporation to Form E. Gluck Holdings

February 19, 2026

Consumer Products

American Exchange Group (AEG) has acquired the assets of E. Gluck Corporation and combined the businesses to form E. Gluck Holdings LLC, creating a leading wholesale fashion watch and jewelry company. The deal brings together E. Gluck's heritage in watch design and retail partnerships with AEG's global sourcing, manufacturing scale and distribution network to expand distribution, accelerate product innovation and grow market share across retail channels.

Deutsche Börse Group Acquires General Atlantic's Remaining Stake in ISS STOXX

February 13, 2026

Data & Analytics

Deutsche Börse Group agreed to acquire General Atlantic’s remaining 20% minority stake in ISS STOXX for approximately €1.1 billion, payable in two tranches in Feb–Mar 2026. The buyout gives Deutsche Börse full ownership of the data, analytics and index business, intended to increase operational agility and simplify execution of its growth strategy within the group.

Goldbach Group (TX Group affiliate) Acquires Clear Channel's Switzerland Business for CHF 86M

December 22, 2022

Marketing & Advertising

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Switzerland business to Goldbach Group AG, an affiliate of TX Group AG, for CHF 86.0 million (approximately US$92.7 million). The all-cash divestiture is part of Clear Channel's strategic review of its European assets and is expected to close in mid-2023 subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.

Healthcare Holding Schweiz Acquires Majority Stake in Medddbase International

January 6, 2026

Healthcare Services

Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG has acquired a majority interest in Medddbase International AG (including Medddbase Schweiz AG and Medddbase Deutschland GmbH). The acquisition brings Medddbase's medtech commercialization, logistics, warehousing and Swiss/EU importer and regulatory services into Healthcare Holding's buy-build platform, strengthening its distribution and market-access capabilities across Switzerland, the EU and the UK.