Equity Capital Markets

Take advantage of our full range of services covering the equity capital markets and debt capital markets. These services see us cover the value chain of a capital markets transaction end to end, from the generation of ideas to structuring and execution of the best solution. And it’s all carried out by our expert team, who hold leading positions in the Swiss small and mid-cap market.

What we offer

IPOs

We specialise in initial public offerings on the SIX Swiss Exchange, with a leading position thanks to our number of syndicate roles in IPOs since 2005.

Share placements

We advise and complete share placements by means of rights offerings, accelerated bookbuildings and block trades, as Global coordinator or Bookrunner.

Capital structure advisory

We advise our clients on all matters relating to capital structure and implementation of these structures, thanks to our capital market products and corporate services.

Share buyback

We assist clients in buying back their shares via various types of share buybacks and for cancellation or treasury purposes.

Our team has decades of experience. Large and small projects alike, we treat them all with the highest priority and enthusiasm.

Dr Richard Schindler, Head of Capital Markets

Services and products

ECM instruments and services

For many years, Zürcher Kantonalbank has been one of the leading structurers of ECM transactions in Switzerland. Due to our leading role across a wide range of transactions and product types, we know the Swiss market and ECM requirements inside out.

Initial public offerings (IPOs)
Secondary offerings
Block trades
Capital increases (share placements with or without rights offering)
Placements of shares/accelerated bookbuildings
Equity-linked bonds
Shareholder options
Share/scrip dividends
Mergers
Tender offers
Spin-offs
Share buybacks (discretionary strategies and benchmark-oriented structures)
Nominal value reductions
(Reverse) splits
Share conversions
Capital structure advisory

Debt capital market and special products

The Debt Capital Markets and Special Products departments at Zürcher Kantonalbank stand for best-in-class comprehensive advice for our clients on all our debt capital market products. Our particular strengths lie in issuance of public straight bonds, green bonds, convertible bonds, private placements and hybrid structures.

Through regular exchanges with investors, Zürcher Kantonalbank benefits from up-to-the-minute information from bond investors on their needs in terms of maturities, volumes and rating classes. We generate substantial demand in all the relevant investor segments and, with the largest Swiss franc sales team, have outstanding placement power through a unique network of institutional investors and cantonal banks, and exclusive access to Zürcher Kantonalbank’s asset management.

DCM instruments and services

When it comes to DCM transactions, Zürcher Kantonalbank is one of Switzerland’s leading experts – and has been for many years. No matter what kind of debt capital market issue you’re interested in, we’re experts in the field and are happy to advise you to ensure your success.

Straight bonds
Green bonds
Hybrid instruments
Asset back securities
Covered bonds
Restructurings
Bond repurchases
Capital structure advisory

Regular capital market updates

Receive updates on debt capital market activities in our monthly Capital Market Newsletter and learn about equity primary market activities in our quarterly IPO Newsletter.

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Preferred partner for capital market transactions

Our broad range of products and services in the capital markets sector means we are able to offer our customers comprehensive solutions. Zürcher Kantonalbank assisted on a large number of the 555 equity capital market transactions for SIX-listed companies between 2016 and mid 2024 and, with 154 transactions, is top-ranked once again.

Capital market advisory tailored to your needs

Our team is happy to advise you on your capital market needs and provide you with flexible instruments depending on your capital requirements and financing situation.

Capital market advisory tailored to your needs