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Newsletter – May 2018
Metrolab Technology SA, the global market leader for precision magnetometers
Founded in 1985, Metrolab builds instruments to measure strong magnetic fi elds with great precision. In addition to the systems dedicated to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Metrolab manufactures different types of magne-tometers capable of evaluating variations in, and direc-tions of, magnetic fi elds.
Today, Metrolab has become a global leader in its fi eld and designs different types of apparatus for prestigious customers around the world such as MRI manufacturers and large physics laboratories.
� Further information on Metrolab: www.metrolab.com
The Renaissance investment foundation and the Metrolab management are joining forces and taking over the entire capital of the company as part of a management buyout (MBO). Mr. Pascal Sommer, the company’s founder, remains chairman of the board of directors. This transaction ensures business continuity for the company’s employees and customers.
Renaissance fi nances the management buyout of the company Metrolab
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“We’re pleased to welcome Renaissance to our capital. This operation enables us not only to ensure a partial succession for the Metrolab founders, but also to join forces with a partner in order to secure the long-term growth and development of the company.”
Pascal Sommer, founder and chairman of the board of directors
New investment for Renaissance Foundation & Management
As a majority investor Renaissance intends to support Metrolab’s development and long-term growth.
Xavier Paternot, who represents the Renaissance foundation on Metrolab’s board of directors, emphasized: “Renaissance is proud to partner with a flag-ship of Genevan industry and to be able to ensure its continuity.”
The Metrolab team is delighted about the arrival of the new investor and the impetus brought by this change.
Renaissance activates the best of Switzerland
Renaissance partners with Swiss SMEs to finance their growth-and succes-sion-plans. We give preference to innovative SMEs with a turnover of between CHF 20 and 80 million. Our investments are financed exclusively by pension funds grouped together within our foundation. For the last 20 years, we have offered the investors and entrepreneurs who place their trust in us a local-ly-based, high-quality service.
Please feel free to contact us directly to explore cooperation possibilities together!
Contact person for investors: Christian Waldvogel [email protected] Contact person for entrepreneurs: Xavier Paternot [email protected]