Helvetia Asset Management Announces Acquisition of CHF 108M Property Portfolio
On February 17, 2026, Helvetia Asset Management Ltd announced its intention to acquire a property portfolio from Helvetia Swiss Life Insurance Company Ltd, valued at approximately CHF 108 million. The Helvetia (CH) Swiss Property Fund plans to issue new units totaling up to CHF 128 million to finance this acquisition, which includes four properties and additional potential purchases. On January 28, 2026, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) granted an exemption allowing transactions involving related parties, facilitating this property transfer.
The properties include three residential and one commercial property located across three cantons, noted for their strategic alignment with the fund’s existing assets, ensuring income stability and value retention. New fund units will be publicly offered in Switzerland on a “best effort” basis, with a maximum of 1,218,750 units available at a subscription ratio of 8:1. Each unit is priced at CHF 105.00, reflecting the net asset value as of September 30, 2025, plus a 1.5% commission.
The subscription period is from March 9 to March 19, 2026, with trading of subscription rights from March 9 to March 17 on the SIX Swiss Exchange. Payments for new units and their initial trading day are scheduled for March 27, 2026. This issuance will potentially increase the number of fund units from 9,750,000 to 10,968,750. Zürcher Kantonalbank, Zurich serves as the lead manager for this process.
Proceeds from the new issue will finance the acquisition of properties from Helvetia Swiss Life Insurance Company Ltd as well as select future acquisitions. Detailed information on the capital increase and property portfolio is available in the issue prospectus on the Helvetia Asset Management Ltd website and swissfunddata.ch.
Established on June 3, 2020, the Helvetia (CH) Swiss Property Fund invests in high-quality residential real estate in Switzerland, focusing on income optimization and active portfolio management. As of September 30, 2025, the fund managed 49 properties valued at CHF 1,319 million, anticipated to exceed CHF 1.4 billion following the capital increase. The portfolio prioritizes residential properties, ensuring diversification across location, age, and tenant structure.
Helvetia Asset Management Ltd is regulated by FINMA, offering specialized asset and fund management services in real estate and mortgage investments. This announcement is informational, detailing potential acquisitions and financial strategies, targeting Swiss investors with all documentation available for consultation.