VISCHER advises OpenLimit Holding AG (O5H.DE), the German listed IT security specialist with registered seat in Baar ZG, on its contemplated merger with WISeKey International Holding Ltd (SIX: WIHN), the SIX listed cybersecurity company with registered seat in Zug, with OpenLimit being the transferring and WISeKey being the surviving entity. In addition to the envisaged merger, WISeKey provides interim financing to OpenLimit through subscription of a convertible loan note issued by OpenLimit.

The VISCHER team comprised Dr. Robert Bernet (Partner, Corporate/M&A), Dr. Peter Kühn (Managing Associate, Corporate/M&A) and Dr. Thomas Steiner (Senior Associate, Merger Control and Data Protection).