20.12.2023 / Deals & Cases

Deal: Wenger Vieli advised the sellers of Swiss Dental Solutions Group on the sale of its majority stake shareholding

Wenger Vieli advised the seller of Swiss Dental Solutions Group ("SDS"), a leader in ceramic dental implants, on all Swiss legal and tax matters regarding the majority share acquisition by Gilde Healthcare's Private Equity Fund ("Gilde"). The sale to Gilde marks a critical phase in SDS's global expansion strategy. The founder, Dr. Karl Ulrich Volz, will continue his involvement with SDS, retaining a significant minority stake. The partnership between the two parties aims to boost SDS's growth, particularly in the USA and Europe, and reinforces its market leadership.

SDS, established by Dr. Karl Ulrich Volz, is renowned for its comprehensive, scientifically-supported dental treatments, including a wide range of ceramic implant and biological solutions. The collaboration with Gilde opens new avenues for growth, leveraging Gilde's network and industry expertise to further penetrate the market with innovative, metal-free dental implants.

The team was led by Pascal Honold (Partner, M&A) and included Barbara Brauchli Rohrer (Partner, Tax), Kevin Wilhelm Vangehr (Associate, M&A), David Brusa (Senior Associate, Tax) and Joel Schmidt (Associate, M&A).