Bekanntmachung • Apr 24
SGS SA to Report Fiscal Year 2026 Results on Feb 11, 2027 SGS SA announced that they will report fiscal year 2026 results at 6:30 AM, Central European Standard Time on Feb 11, 2027 Bekanntmachung • Mar 26
SGS with CertX Offers Expanded Digital Trust Services for Ai-Powered and Autonomous System Compliance SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection, and certification company announced that it will be scaling inspection, assessment, and certification support for AI-powered and autonomous systems, bolstering its DIGITAL TRUST services across safety-driven industries. In July 2025, CertX (an SGS brand) joined the NVIDIA 'Halos Systems Inspection Lab' ecosystem to recognize inspection reports issued by the NVIDIA 'Halos Certified Program' – this set the stage for SGS and CertX to deliver their combined expertise to other industries where AI, automation and safety are paramount. The NVIDIA 'Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab' plays a foundational role as the first-of-its-kind to be accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board, integrating functional safety, cybersecurity and AI assurance within a single framework. It is part of NVIDIA 'Halos', a comprehensive safety system that unifies vehicle architecture, AI models, chips, software, tools and services to support the safe development and deployment of autonomous vehicles from cloud to car, enabling automakers and developers to verify safe integration of their products with NVIDIA technology. This announcement extends CertX's existing AI, cybersecurity, and functional safety certification expertise throughout SGS's global network, supporting customers in sectors where assurance requirements are increasing, including automotive, robotics, industrial automation and other safety-critical environments. SGS can now offer, at an expanded scale: AI assurance, cybersecurity, and functional safety assessment to support product lifecycle confidence and reduce late-stage remediation risk. Independent inspection and assessment support of AI-powered or autonomous systems aligned with conformity assessment expectations for regulated and safety-critical use cases. More efficient evidence pathways for AI-powered or autonomous systems leveraging inspection outputs from the NVIDIA 'Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab', where applicable, as inputs to broader assessment and inspection activities performed by technical service providers and certification bodies. With this expansion, SGS remains firmly aligned with its corporate Strategy 27 – 'Accelerating growth, building trust'. This strategy seeks to respond to megatrends driving growth in the TIC industry, in this case, accelerated demand for innovation in digital capabilities and new technologies. SGS launched its DIGITAL TRUST framework in October 2025 and acquired CertX in December 2024, as part of its strategy to deploy advanced services that help organizations reduce risk, improve operational efficiency and navigate today's complex digital landscape. SGS's DIGITAL TRUST services span system design and development through to deployment and operations. Bekanntmachung • Feb 28
SGS SA announces Annual dividend, payable on April 24, 2026 SGS SA announced Annual dividend of CHF 3.2000 per share payable on April 24, 2026, ex-date on April 02, 2026 and record date on April 07, 2026. Bekanntmachung • Feb 13
SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) acquired Murray-Brown Laboratories Inc. SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) acquired Murray-Brown Laboratories Inc on February 12, 2026.
SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) completed the acquisition of Murray-Brown Laboratories Inc on February 12, 2026. Bekanntmachung • Jan 13
SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) completed the acquisition of Applied Technical Services, LLC from Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC and others. SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) signed a definitive agreement to acquire Applied Technical Services, LLC from Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC and others for transaction valued at $1.3 billion on July 1, 2025. This transaction is valued at $1.32 billion (Enterprise Value on a debt-free, cash-free basis)* corresponding to a multiple of 11.2 times 2026 EBITDA including run rate synergies. A small portion of less than $100 million will be paid in SGS shares to some shareholders and key employees subject to a three-year lock up period. The remainder of the purchase price will be financed through cash and debt while maintaining the leverage around 2 times. As on September 4, 2025, SGS SA announces the successful launch of its $1.16 billion senior bond offering with a 5-year maturity due in 2030, at a coupon of 3.125%, and a 10-year maturity due in 2035, at a coupon of 3.750%. Proceeds of the new bond offering will be used for general corporate purposes, including the envisaged acquisition of Applied Technical Services (ATS).
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close by late 2025 / early 2026. Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc. and Rothschild & Co US Inc. acted as financial advisor to Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC. Latham & Watkins LLP acted as legal advisor to Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC. Roger Morscheiser and Christopher Glenn of Allen & Overy LLP acted as legal advisor to SGS SA. David M Rievman of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP acted as legal advisor to SGS SA.
SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) completed the acquisition of Applied Technical Services, LLC from Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC and others on January 13, 2026. Bekanntmachung • Jan 06
SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) acquired Panacea Infosec. SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) acquired Panacea Infosec on January 5, 2026.
SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) completed the acquisition of Panacea Infosec on January 5, 2026. Bekanntmachung • Oct 24
SGS SA to Report First Half, 2026 Results on Jul 24, 2026 SGS SA announced that they will report first half, 2026 results on Jul 24, 2026 Bekanntmachung • Jul 02
SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) signed a definitive agreement to acquire Applied Technical Services, LLC from Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC and others. SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) signed a definitive agreement to acquire Applied Technical Services, LLC from Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC and others on July 2, 2025. This transaction is valued at $1.32 billion (Enterprise Value on a debt-free, cash-free basis)* corresponding to a multiple of 11.2 times 2026 EBITDA including run rate synergies. A small portion of less than $100 million will be paid in SGS shares to some shareholders and key employees subject to a three-year lock up period. The remainder of the purchase price will be financed through cash and debt while maintaining the leverage around 2 times.
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close by late 2025 / early 2026. Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc. and Rothschild & Co US Inc. acted as financial advisor to Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC. Latham & Watkins LLP acted as legal advisor to Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC. Roger Morscheiser and Christopher Glenn of Allen & Overy LLP acted as legal advisor to SGS SA. Bekanntmachung • Jun 05
SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) acquired H2safety Services Inc. SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) acquired H2safety Services Inc. on June 4, 2025.
SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) completed the acquisition of H2safety Services Inc. on June 4, 2025. Bekanntmachung • Apr 25
SGS SA announces Annual dividend, payable on April 24, 2025 SGS SA announced Annual dividend of CHF 3.2000 per share payable on April 24, 2025, ex-date on April 02, 2025 and record date on April 03, 2025. Bekanntmachung • Apr 19
Mayelia Participations acquired Société Ivoirienne de Contrôle Technique Automobiles et Industriels from SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) and Georges N’Dia. Mayelia Participations acquired Société Ivoirienne de Contrôle Technique Automobiles et Industriels from SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) and Georges N’Dia on April 2, 2025. With this acquisition, Mayelia aims to expand its operations across West Africa, targeting market leadership in at least five countries over the next three years. The acquisition was backed by a consortium of financial institutions including BGFI Bank Côte d’Ivoire, Banque d’Abidjan, AFG CI, and Orange Bank.
Julien Baubigeat of ASAFO & CO acted as legal advisor for Mayelia Participations. The firm worked in collaboration with EY, which advised on the financial and strategic dimensions of the deal.
Mayelia Participations completed the acquisition of Société Ivoirienne de Contrôle Technique Automobiles et Industriels from SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) and Georges N’Dia on April 2, 2025. Bekanntmachung • Mar 04
SGS SA, Annual General Meeting, Mar 26, 2025 SGS SA, Annual General Meeting, Mar 26, 2025, at 14:00 W. Europe Standard Time. Bekanntmachung • Feb 12
SGS SA to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Feb 11, 2026 SGS SA announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results at 6:30 AM, Central European Standard Time on Feb 11, 2026 Bekanntmachung • Jan 28
SGS, Bureau Veritas End Merger Talks Bureau Veritas SA (EPA:BVI) and Swiss peer SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) have discontinued their discussions about a potential business combination, the two firms said. The companies disclosed earlier in January that they were in talks over a potential tie-up. According to a report by Bloomberg, the move would create an entity with a combined market capitalisation of about $33 billion (EUR 31.5 billion). The discussions, however, have not resulted in an agreement and have ended, SGS said. The Swiss company will remain focused on its strategic goals to speed up growth and deliver superior value to its shareholders, it added. Bureau Veritas said in a separate statement that it also remains committed to its strategy. The French company aims at revenue growth of a high single-digit percentage, including a mid-to-high single-digit organic rise. Bureau Veritas also targets consistent adjusted operating margin improvement, double-digit shareholder returns and dividend yield. Bekanntmachung • Jan 21
SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) acquired MP Machinery and Testing LLC from Praesidian Capital. SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) acquired MP Machinery and Testing LLC from Praesidian Capital on January 21, 2025.
SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) completed the acquisition of MP Machinery and Testing LLC from Praesidian Capital on January 21, 2025. Bekanntmachung • Jan 15
SGS Reportedly In Talks to Combine with Bureau Veritas SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) is in advanced talks to combine with Bureau Veritas SA (ENXTPA:BVI), people with knowledge of the matter said, in a deal that would create a European testing and certification company with a combined market value of almost $35 billion. Geneva-based SGS and France’s Bureau Veritas are working on the final details of a transaction that could be announced in the coming weeks, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing confidential information. Bekanntmachung • Dec 17
SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) acquired Certx Ltd. SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) acquired Certx Ltd. on December 16, 2024. As part of the transaction, CertX brings a team of 10 highly skilled employees to SGS.
SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) completed the acquisition of Certx Ltd. on December 16, 2024. Bekanntmachung • Jul 24
SGS SA to Report First Half, 2025 Results on Jul 25, 2025 SGS SA announced that they will report first half, 2025 results on Jul 25, 2025 Bekanntmachung • Jul 10
SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) agreed to acquire Institut D'expertise Clinique. SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) agreed to acquire Institut D'expertise Clinique on July 10, 2024. This is subject to customary pre-closing conditions, including consultation procedures with employees in France. Bekanntmachung • Mar 02
SGS SA, Annual General Meeting, Mar 26, 2024 SGS SA, Annual General Meeting, Mar 26, 2024, at 14:00 Central European Standard Time. Location: Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva Switzerland Agenda: To consider presentation by Géraldine Picaud, new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SGS, of Strategy 2027: Accelerating growth, building trust; to approve an optional scrip dividend of CHF 3.20 per share to be received in the form of shares or in cash; to consider approval of the 2023 report on non-financial matters, as SGS continues to lead the way in corporate sustainability; and to consider Other statutory matters. Bekanntmachung • Jan 28
SGS Group Announces Chief Executive Officer Changes SGS Group announced the appointment of Geraldine Picaud as Chief Executive Officer, effective from the Annual General Meeting of March 26, 2024. She will succeed Frankie Ng who has expressed his desire to step down. Picaud joined SGS on December 1, 2023 to lead Finance, Digital and Strategic Transformation, Mergers & Acquisitions, IT and Procurement. Prior to this, she was Group Chief Financial Officer and member of the Executive Committee at Holcim. She also served as Group CFO and member of the Executive Committee at Essilor International. Bekanntmachung • Jan 18
SGS SA to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Jan 26, 2024 SGS SA announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 results on Jan 26, 2024 Bekanntmachung • Oct 23
Columbia River Partners acquired US powertrain testing operations from SGS SA (SWX:SGSN). Columbia River Partners acquired US powertrain testing operations from SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) on October 1, 2023. As on October 23, 2023, US powertrain testing operations of SGS SA reported a revenue of $27 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Columbia River Partners completed the acquisition of US powertrain testing operations from SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) on October 1, 2023. Bekanntmachung • Sep 14
SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) acquired a remaining 40% stake in Maine Pointe, LLC. SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) acquired a remaining 40% stake in Maine Pointe, LLC on September 13, 2023.SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) completed the acquisition of a remaining 40% stake in Maine Pointe, LLC on September 13, 2023. Bekanntmachung • Jun 14
SGS SA to Report First Half, 2023 Results on Jul 24, 2023 SGS SA announced that they will report first half, 2023 results on Jul 24, 2023 Bekanntmachung • May 12
SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) acquired 60% stake in Nutrasource Diagnostics Inc. SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) acquired 60% stake in Nutrasource Diagnostics Inc. on May 11, 2023. SGS has right to acquire the remaining 40% of shares in 2026. Nutrasource employs approximately 100+ highly skilled staff who will join SGS's global network of clinical facilities and laboratories in the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia. Nutrasource has reported revenues of approximately CAD 20 million on December 31, 2022.
SGS SA (SWX:SGSN) completed the acquisition of 60% stake in Nutrasource Diagnostics Inc. on May 11, 2023.