Axius Expands as Comdat/Smartec Completes Acquisition

Deal News | Nov 22, 2024 | Legal Community Swiss

CMS Switzerland played a key advisory role in the acquisition of Axius Group, a renowned printing services provider, by Comdat/Smartec Group. The acquisition marks a strategic expansion for Comdat/Smartec, integrating Axius Group's three entities located in Sion, Lausanne, and Geneva into its network, thereby covering the entire Swiss market. Both companies are leading Xerox concessionaires in Switzerland. With Axius Group's founders remaining actively involved, the acquisition provides a seamless transition and succession solution. CMS's team, led by Stefan Brunnschweiler, ensured a smooth transaction, advising on all legal aspects.

Sectors

Printing and Document Management
Legal Advisory

Geography

Switzerland – Both entities, Comdat/Smartec and Axius, operate and are expanding their services within the Swiss market.

Industry

Printing and Document Management – Both Comdat/Smartec Group and Axius Group operate in the printing services and document management solutions sector, focusing on Xerox-related products.
Legal Advisory – CMS provided legal advisory services to Comdat/Smartec for the transaction, showcasing the involvement of law firms in corporate acquisitions.

Financials

Participants

Name	Role	Type	Description
Axius Group	Target Company	Company	A leading printing services provider and document management solutions company in the Romandie region of Switzerland.
Comdat/Smartec Group	Buying Company	Company	A major Xerox concessionaire in Switzerland, expanding its network with the acquisition of Axius Group.
CMS Switzerland	Legal Advisor	Company	Provided legal advice to Comdat/Smartec Group for the acquisition transaction.
Valfor	Selling Company's Advisor	Company	Represented Axius Group's shareholders during the acquisition process.
Stefan Brunnschweiler	Managing Partner at CMS	Person	Led the CMS team advising on the legal aspects of the transaction.