Centiel listed on SIX Swiss Exchange via a reverse merger with HT5 AG (“HT5”), a company originating from the former HOCHDORF Group. In this context, HT5 issued and allocated 61,274,508 fully paid-in registered shares to the shareholders of Centiel, of which 11,501,225 were sold to the public, alongside 3,885,763 newly issued shares as part of an ordinary capital increase. In total, 15,386,988 shares were placed at the offer price of CHF 2.04 per share, corresponding to a placement volume of approximately CHF 31 million. Following the transaction, the issued share capital of Centiel comprises 81,601,028 registered shares with a nominal value of CHF 0.01 each.
Centiel will be included in the in the Swiss Performance Index (SPI) family.
The listing of Centiel marks an important milestone for SIX Swiss Exchange, further strengthening its position as a leading venue for innovative and fast growing Swiss companies. It also reflects Switzerland’s appeal as a listing location for technology firms, offering access to global investors, competitive liquidity, and a supportive environment for sustainable post-IPO growth.
Gerardo Lecuona, Centiel's co-founder, Board member and CEO, comments: “This milestone marks a new chapter for Centiel. As global reliance on uninterrupted power grows, we are well positioned to scale our technology and support critical infrastructure. We take the trust placed in us seriously and are fully committed to delivering on our ambitions as a public company.”
Filippo Marbach, Centiel’s co-founder and Board member, says: “Taking Centiel public reflects the strength of what we have built over the years and gives us a powerful platform to expand internationally, deepen partnerships, and continue shaping the future of resilient power solutions.”
Tomas Kindler, Global Head Exchanges, SIX, says: “We are delighted to welcome Centiel to SIX Swiss Exchange. In a difficult market environment, Centiel’s decision to go public evidences trust in its business model as well as in the Swiss marketplace. This underscores a firm strategic posture and warrants recognition. We look forward to accompanying Centiel through its next stage of development as a listed company.”
More information about Centiel: www.centiel.com/