AKRIS acquires Meister 1881 AG

Deals and cases 16 June 2025

Adrian Meister, fourth-generation owner, has settled the succession of Meister 1881 AG and sold his company to the St. Gallen fashion brand Akris.

With a history of 144 years Meister 1881 AG is well-known for its jewelry and silverware with stores in downtown Zurich. Akris is a Swiss family-owned luxury fashion house specializing in haute couture and ready-to-wear for women, founded in 1922.

valfor advised the seller in this transaction with a team consisting of Hans-Peter Schwald (Partner | M&A), Andreas Suter (Partner | M&A and real estate), Samuel Streuli (Associate | M&A) and Matthias Suter (Associate | M&A).

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An article by Hans-Peter Schwald, Andreas Suter, Samuel Streuli, Matthias Suter