Baloise and Helvetia confirm the completion date of 5 December 2025 for their merger

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Basel, December 1, 2025. Baloise and Helvetia have received all approvals required for their merger. The transaction will be completed on 5 December 2025 as scheduled.

All requisite official approvals have been obtained for the merger of Baloise and Helvetia. The transaction will therefore be completed on 5 December 2025, as was announced in September of this year.

The final day of trading of the registered shares in Baloise Holding Ltd (BALN) on the SIX Swiss Exchange is 5 December 2025. All Baloise shares will be delisted on 8 December 2025. On the same day, 8 December 2025, the newly issued shares in Helvetia Baloise Holding Ltd (HBAN) will be traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange for the first time.

Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB) is acting as the executing bank for the transaction.

Overview of key dates

8 December 2025: Publication of pro forma financial information and conference call for analysts and investors
15 April 2026: Financial results for 2025 and Capital Markets Day of the Helvetia Baloise Group

On Monday, 8 December 2025, the listing prospectus and pro forma financial information will be available on the Helvetia Baloise website and upon request from ZKB as of 7:00am (CET). This information does not constitute a forecast and will be based on assumptions that may vary from the information later used to prepare the opening balance sheet. Also on Monday, 8 December 2025, a conference call will be held at 9:00am (CET), at which the accounting-related effects of the merger and the legally-required pro forma financial information will be explained to analysts and investors.

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About Helvetia Baloise

Helvetia Baloise is Switzerland’s largest multi-line insurer and one of Europe’s leading insurance groups. Every day, more than 22,000 employees work hard to support around 13 million customers with insurance, pension, and financial solutions. These customers range from individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through to international customer groups, which also benefit from areas such as specialty insurance and reinsurance. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Helvetia Baloise operates in eight European markets and in global specialty markets, combining its strong Swiss roots with a clear international focus. Helvetia Baloise creates safety and security and opens up opportunities, both today and in the future. Through profitable growth and business operations that are geared to long-term stability, we create tailored solutions for our customers, provide an attractive and reliable investment for our shareholders, promote strong partnerships and offer rewarding career prospects for our employees. Helvetia Baloise Holding Ltd shares (HBAN) are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.