Helvetia Baloise merges Asset Management units

Following the merger of Helvetia with Baloise and in accordance with the announcement of the merger of the two Asset Management units on 26 January 2026, the Boards of Directors of
Helvetia Asset Management Ltd and Baloise Asset Management Ltd hereby announce the merger of Helvetia Asset Management Ltd and Baloise Asset Management Ltd under Art. 3 of the Swiss Mergers Act
(FusG) with effect from today, 1 July 2026.

“The successful merger of our two Asset Management units marks an important milestone in the integration process of the Group’s Asset Management division. This strengthens our position on the
path to becoming one of the leading insurance asset managers in Switzerland, with over CHF 100 billion in assets under
management and more than 450 employees. I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the completion of this transaction as planned,” states André Keller, Group Chief Investment Officer
(GCIO).

With effect from today, 1 July 2026, all assets and liabilities of Helvetia Asset Management Ltd have been transferred to Baloise Asset Management Ltd by way of universal succession. Helvetia
Asset Management Ltd was removed from the Commercial Register on registration of the merger. 

As part of the Helvetia Baloise Group, Baloise Asset Management Ltd will continue to operate in the market under this name as part of the Group brand until further notice.

Fund management change completed

As part of this merger, Helvetia Asset Management Ltd’s role as the fund management company for the Helvetia (CH) Swiss Property Fund has also been transferred to Baloise Asset Management Ltd in
accordance with Art. 39 of the Swiss Financial Institutions Act (FINIG) in the exclusive interests of the investors. The Helvetia (CH) Swiss Property Fund is traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange
(ISIN: CH0513838323, securities number: 51383832). Zürcher Kantonalbank will continue to serve as the custodian bank.