AEW

In order to finance the shareholding in the run-of-river power plant Ryburg-Schwörstadt, regional energy supplier AEW Energie AG successfully placed a fixed-interest CHF 125 million debut bond on the Swiss capital market as per 1st June 2022. The funding significantly contributes to the expansion of their own production in the field of sustainable regional power. In addition, a credit facility was established with a Swiss bank. IFBC supported AEW as a financial advisor during the entire financing process, including the development of the financing concept, the negotiations with potential investors and finally the successful closing of the credit facility and the bond issuance. AEW Energie AG is an independent company of the Canton of Aarau. With its reliable energy supply (electricity and heating/cooling), AEW makes a significant contribution to the attractiveness of the area and the quality of life in the region.