By John Meyer, consultant in financial affairs – Eurasia Business News, August 18, 2025. Article no. 1724
Private equity group Advent International has agreed to acquire Switzerland’s U-Blox Holding in a cash deal valued at approximately CHF 1.05 billion (around $1.3 billion). Advent, through its European subsidiary ZI Zenith, offered CHF 135 per share in cash, representing a 53% premium over the unaffected six-month volume-weighted average share price before takeover rumors surfaced.
U-Blox’s board unanimously supports the transaction and recommends shareholders accept the offer. The largest single shareholder, SEO Master Fund LP (holding about 9% of shares), has committed to tendering its stake. The deal is subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals, with closing expected within six months, after which U-Blox shares will be delisted from the SIX Swiss Exchange.
This acquisition reflects Advent International’s confidence in U-Blox’s long-term growth potential, particularly after U-Blox focused on its core competencies in positioning technologies by divesting its mobile communications business earlier in 2025. The offer price caused U-Blox shares to surge in anticipation of the deal.
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U-blox produces advanced positioning and wireless communication technologies primarily focused on GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) semiconductor solutions and short-range communication modules. As of 2025, U-blox has shifted its strategic focus to its Locate business, which specializes in high-precision GNSS positioning solutions applicable in areas like autonomous vehicles, industrial IoT, precision agriculture, UAV-based mapping, and robotics.
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