Mar 15, 2025
Youngtimers Announces US$3 Million Strategic Share Placement with DL Holdings as Lead Investor and Strategic Partnership to Expand Investment and Asset Management Opportunities
Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR
March 15th, 2025, Basel, Switzerland – Youngtimers AG (SWX: YTME) has successfully made a US$3 million strategic share placement, securing, amongst others, DL Holdings Group Limited (HKEX: 1709) (“DL Holdings” or “DL”) as a strategic shareholder. The shares have been placed to DL Holdings and accredited family offices, who have signed definitive agreements with Youngtimers AG. The share placement is carried out by a sale of treasury shares of Youngtimers AG at market price.
DL Holdings, a Hong Kong-listed financial services firm with a market capitalization of approximately US$1 billion and US$4 billion in assets under management, has made this investment as part of a long-term strategic collaboration with Youngtimers.
“This strategic share placement has strengthened our capital positions, and we are confident this share placement will drive our next phase of growth. The strategic partnership with DL Holdings is a major milestone for Youngtimers, DL Holdings’ institutional backing enhances our access to a global network of investors and clients, creating new pathways for growth while delivering greater value to our investors.” said Ben Cheng, CEO of Youngtimers AG.
“DL's strategy is to establish a unique global wealth management and investment platform, offering AI-powered investment advisory services and other financial related AI agent solutions. This investment in Youngtimers will help enhance DL's influence in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, expand our AUM, and provide momentum for the accelerated transformation of AI.” said Andy Chen, Chairman and CEO of DL Holdings Group.
The collaboration will center on client expansion, with Youngtimers and DL Holdings joining forces to introduce investment opportunities to a global network of high-net-worth individuals and family offices. Simultaneously, it will enhance asset management, as DL Holdings supports the Youngtimers group companies in structuring and distributing investment funds, leveraging its expertise in alternative investments.
Additionally, both firms will seize co-investment opportunities, working together to identify and invest in high-growth sectors, further strengthening their portfolios.
The collaboration between Youngtimers and DL Holdings is subject to legal requirements and regulatory approvals (to the extent applicable).
This agreement marks the beginning of a deep collaboration between the two firms, with both parties committed to leveraging their combined expertise to create value for clients and investors.
About Youngtimers AG
Youngtimers AG is listed in Switzerland (Symbol YTME on SIX Swiss Exchange) and headquartered in Basel. Following the acquisition of C Capital, Youngtimers AG now operates, amongst others, C Capital, an APAC-focused global asset management firm. This development marks a significant step in expanding Youngtimers AG’s investment expertise and global reach.
About DL Holdings
DL Holdings Group is listed on the mainboard of Hong Kong Stock Exchange (1709.HK), with market value near US$1 billion. DL has been included as a constituent stock of Hang Seng Stock Connect Hong Kong Index. DL is a prominent asset management and financial services platform, with a core focus on family office in the Asia-Pacific region. Its commitment is to provide personalized wealth management and succession services throughout the entire life cycle for ultra-high net worth families. Additionally, DL offers global asset allocation and management services to high-net-worth families, financial institutions, private enterprises, and external wealth management platforms.
For more information, please contact:
Youngtimers AG
+41 61 563 10 72
Gerbergasse 48
4001 Basel, Switzerland
C Capital
ccapital@jointpr.hk
DL Holdings Group Limited
+852 3890 2900
DL Tower, 92 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong
