10 juillet 2025 | Publication
Switzerland: Shareholder Activism
10 juillet 2025 | Publication
Switzerland: Shareholder Activism
Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides 2025 – Switzerland: Shareholder Activism Guide
The country-specific Q&A provides a comprehensive overview of the rights of shareholders and the legal framework for shareholder activism in Switzerland. The article details shareholders' information and participation rights, disclosure and mandatory takeover offer obligations, as well as the duties of the board of directors and the target company in the context of shareholder activism. Additionally, the article highlights recent trends and activism campaigns with high public attention, including measures available to target companies to address shareholder activism campaigns.
The country-specific Q&A provides a comprehensive overview of the rights of shareholders and the legal framework for shareholder activism in Switzerland. The article details shareholders' information and participation rights, disclosure and mandatory takeover offer obligations, as well as the duties of the board of directors and the target company in the context of shareholder activism. Additionally, the article highlights recent trends and activism campaigns with high public attention, including measures available to target companies to address shareholder activism campaigns.
