Successful capital increase of Helvetia (CH) Swiss Property Fund
The fund management company Helvetia Asset Management Ltd has successfully completed the capital increase of the Helvetia (CH) Swiss Property Fund in the amount of around CHF 128 million. All 1,218,750 new units were subscribed. The funds will be used to finance the acquisition of four properties from the portfolio of Helvetia Swiss Life Insurance Company Ltd with a market value of around CHF 108 million as well as the selective acquisition of further properties.
20.03.2026 | Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR
The capital increase of Helvetia (CH) Swiss Property Fund carried out from 9 to 19 March 2026 was completed successfully. All new units were subscribed. The issue price was CHF 105.00 per unit and the total issue volume amounted to around CHF 128 million.
The issue was executed on a commission basis (“best-effort basis”) as part of a public subscription offering in Switzerland. With a subscription ratio of 8:1, a total of 1,218,750 new units were subscribed. The new units are expected to be paid up on 27 March 2026, which will also mark their first day of trading on the SIX Swiss Exchange. A total of 10,968,750 units will be in circulation from this date.
The proceeds from the issue will be used to acquire a portfolio comprising three residential properties and one commercial property with a core or core-plus profile in the cantons of Basel-Landschaft, Basel-Stadt and Bern. The real estate is characterised by high property and location quality that is aligned with the existing portfolio of the Helvetia (CH) Swiss Property Fund, as well as corresponding income and value stability. The portfolio will be acquired by Helvetia Swiss Life Insurance Company Ltd at a market value of around CHF 108 million. Additionally, the issue proceeds are earmarked for the selective acquisition of further properties.
As at 30 September 2025, the fund’s property portfolio had a market value of
CHF 1.3 billion. Following the capital increase, the market value of the fund’s property portfolio amounted to around CHF 1.4 billion.
The issue was executed on a commission basis (“best-effort basis”) as part of a public subscription offering in Switzerland. With a subscription ratio of 8:1, a total of 1,218,750 new units were subscribed. The new units are expected to be paid up on 27 March 2026, which will also mark their first day of trading on the SIX Swiss Exchange. A total of 10,968,750 units will be in circulation from this date.
The proceeds from the issue will be used to acquire a portfolio comprising three residential properties and one commercial property with a core or core-plus profile in the cantons of Basel-Landschaft, Basel-Stadt and Bern. The real estate is characterised by high property and location quality that is aligned with the existing portfolio of the Helvetia (CH) Swiss Property Fund, as well as corresponding income and value stability. The portfolio will be acquired by Helvetia Swiss Life Insurance Company Ltd at a market value of around CHF 108 million. Additionally, the issue proceeds are earmarked for the selective acquisition of further properties.
As at 30 September 2025, the fund’s property portfolio had a market value of
CHF 1.3 billion. Following the capital increase, the market value of the fund’s property portfolio amounted to around CHF 1.4 billion.
Fund profile
The Helvetia (CH) Swiss Property Fund is a contractual investment fund under Swiss law in the category of real estate funds. The fund was launched on 3 June 2020 and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange on 25 June 2024. It invests directly in high-quality real estate, focusing on residential properties in large cities, medium-sized towns and their surrounding agglomerations throughout Switzerland.
The main share of the portfolio (around 80%) is invested in residential use, complemented by mixed-use and commercial properties. The portfolio strategy centres on optimising current income, realising potential within the existing stock and actively managing the portfolio. As at 30 September 2025, the fund held 49 properties and was broadly diversified in terms of location, building age and tenant structure.
The Helvetia (CH) Swiss Property Fund is a contractual investment fund under Swiss law in the category of real estate funds. The fund was launched on 3 June 2020 and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange on 25 June 2024. It invests directly in high-quality real estate, focusing on residential properties in large cities, medium-sized towns and their surrounding agglomerations throughout Switzerland.
The main share of the portfolio (around 80%) is invested in residential use, complemented by mixed-use and commercial properties. The portfolio strategy centres on optimising current income, realising potential within the existing stock and actively managing the portfolio. As at 30 September 2025, the fund held 49 properties and was broadly diversified in terms of location, building age and tenant structure.
Fund information
| Name | Helvetia (CH) Swiss Property Fund |
| Security no./ISIN | Security no.: 51383832/ISIN: CH0513838323 |
| Ticker symbol | HSPF |
| Legal form | Contractual real estate fund under Swiss law |
| Fund domicile | Switzerland |
| Investor group | unlimited |
| Distribution policy | distributing |
| Launch date | 3 June 2020 |
| Reporting year | 1 October to 30 September |
| Fund management company | Helvetia Asset Management Ltd, Basel |
| Portfolio management | Helvetia Asset Management Ltd, Basel |
| Custodian bank | Zürcher Kantonalbank, Zurich |
| Market maker | Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG, Zurich |
The prospectus with integrated fund agreement, the Key Information Document as well as the annual and semi-annual reports are available at www.swissfunddata.ch and www.helvetia-am.ch.
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