SWITZERLAND - Partners Group announces IPO on SWX Swiss Exchange

Partners Group, the Swiss-based global alternative asset manager, has announced its intention to list on the SWX Swiss Exchange through an initial public offering. The IPO is expected to take the form of a public offering in Switzerland and private placements in selected countries and contemplates a preferred allocation program for certain clients and business partners of the firm. The offering is expected to result in a free-float of approximately 30%. It is the clear intention that a substantial majority stake will be owned by management and employees of Partners Group in the foreseeable future. Credit Suisse will act as global coordinator and lead bookrunner for the offering, Merrill Lynch as bookrunner. Other members of the syndicate include Sal. Oppenheim, as co-lead manager, as well as Landesbank Baden-Württemberg and Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch, as co-managers.