ZURICH, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Here are some of the main factors expected to affect Swiss stocks on Wednesday.
NESTLE NESN.S
The Swiss food and nutrition giant is paying $2.3 billion to buy Canadian vitamin maker Atrium Innovations, it said on Tuesday, expanding its presence in the consumer healthcare market as it seeks to offset weakness in its traditional packaged foods. more click NESN.S
COMPANY STATEMENTS CPR-CH
* HBM Healthcare Investments HBMN.S said Vitaeris, a company in its portfolio, has begun a strategic partnership with CSL Ltd CSL.AX that includes an option for a takeover. HBMN.S
* Meyer Burger Technology MBTN.S says holders of 71.2 percent of outstanding 100 mln franc 5.5 percent convertible bonds due 2020 have accepted conversion offer Swiss Estates AG SEAN.BN says Marc Essig to become CFO
ECONOMY M-CH
Consumer price data for November due at 0815 GMT