Successful Deals with PwC: Swiss Post acquires Open Systems

The Swiss Deals team at PwC is proud to have supported Swiss Post in its acquisition of Open Systems AG, a leading provider of secure access service edge (SASE) solutions. PwC provided comprehensive support, including commercial, financial, tax, technology due diligence, SPA support as well as valuation assistance.

Founded in 1990, Open Systems AG has been a pioneer in cybersecurity innovation for over 30 years, providing cutting-edge network security and cloud-based solutions to global enterprises. Its expertise in protecting complex IT infrastructures has made it a trusted partner for organizations navigating digital transformation. With over 260 employees and offices in Zurich, Bern, Düsseldorf, and San Francisco, Open Systems delivers 24/7 cybersecurity services.

The transaction was announced on September 18, 2024.

The PwC team

Commercial Due Diligence

Claudio Prante (Partner)
Matthias Kind (Director)
Giuseppe Franza (Manager)
Raphael Benyamine (Senior Associate)
Ruhi Dauti (Senior Associate)

Financial Due Diligence

Nico Psarras (Partner)
Vincent Lüscher (Director)
Steven Wendebaum (Senior Manager)
Monika Bukowska (Senior Associate)

Tax Due Diligence

Jürg Niederbacher (Partner)
Gabriel Neukomm (Director)

Tech Due Diligence

Rense Balk (Director)
Alain Durand (Director)
Ali Quenahat (Manager)

Valuation Report

Pascal Ziegler (Director)

Philippe Bösch (Manager)