Foconis Acquires MACD in Strategic Expansion

Deal News | Apr 28, 2025 | Legal Community Swiss

The article reports on Foconis, a portfolio company of Main Capital Partners, acquiring MACD and its subsidiaries. MACD, based in Zurich, is known for providing electronic trading systems tailored for securities, derivatives, fund settlement, and trading in foreign exchange and cryptocurrencies. Foconis, headquartered in Germany, specializes in banking software solutions, covering process systems, capital market tools, and payment transactions. Swiss legal firm Bär & Karrer acted as the legal advisor to Foconis. The team from Bär & Karrer included experts in M&A, employment, IP/IT, notarial services, and pension & social security. Additionally, international legal counsel was provided by McDermott Will & Emery.

Sectors

Financial Technology
Software Development
Legal Services

Geography

Switzerland – Home country of MACD, the acquired company.
Germany – Home country of Foconis, the acquiring company.

Industry

Financial Technology – Involves the use of technology for trading systems, fund settlement, and cryptocurrency trading; MACD's area of expertise.
Software Development – Involves the development of comprehensive banking software solutions including process systems and capital market tools; related to Foconis's line of business.
Legal Services – Involves the provision of legal advisory for corporate transactions; Bär & Karrer provided these services to Foconis.

Financials

Participants

Name	Role	Type	Description
Foconis	Buyer	Company	A German company developing banking software solutions.
MACD	Target Company	Company	A Swiss company providing electronic trading systems.
Main Capital Partners	Private Equity Firm	Company	PE firm that backs Foconis.
Bär & Karrer	Legal Advisor	Company	Swiss legal firm advising Foconis on the acquisition.
McDermott Will & Emery	International Legal Counsel	Company	Provided international legal services to Foconis.