Blick auf den Markt und die bedeutendsten Transaktionen -
Die Analyse öffentlicher Übernahmen im Jahr 2023 erscheint auf den ersten Blick wie eine Blaupause des Vorjahres. Die bereits 2022 festgestellten Trends bestätigten...more
3/18/2024
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Takeovers
Amid a challenging economic climate, international buyers prompted by the energy transition target mainstay sectors including industrials & chemicals and automotive -
German M&A has been negatively impacted by an array of...more
9/27/2023
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Chemicals ,
Clean Energy ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Energy Sector ,
EU ,
Foreign Investment ,
Germany ,
Global Economy ,
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Popular ,
Private Equity
The German takeover market is declining and has shown clear signs of having been affected by the current economic and geopolitical environment. The number of takeovers and the total offer volume have both fallen...more
6/20/2023
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Delisting ,
EU ,
Germany ,
Global Market ,
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Shareholders ,
Stock Markets ,
Takeovers
Tech valuations fell through the second half 2022 and M&A in the sector shifted gears producing a rise in lower-value deals, particularly among private equity (PE) firms. That trend continued in Q1 2023
For the past two...more
Although most joint ventures have long (if not indefinite) terms, in turbulent economic times, corporate joint venture partners are more likely to reconsider their commercial arrangements. And in some cases, parties may...more
In an unprecedented double-strike, the German government recently blocked two transactions pertaining to Chinese investments in German semiconductor facilities. Just two weeks before, the cabinet had already intervened...more
11/17/2022
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Overview of the German public M&A market in 2021 -
The overall boom in M&A in 2021 was confirmed in Germany's public M&A sector, with a total volume of EUR 67.3 billion. Despite being influenced mainly by several special...more
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy continues to tighten FDI control, but the investment climate remains liberal in principle -
In Germany, the investment climate remains liberal in principle. Nevertheless,...more
Member States are introducing or expanding investment screening regimes, and the European Commission is now playing an active role -
While there is no standalone foreign direct investment (FDI) screening at the EU level, the...more
12/27/2021
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Traditionally a powerhouse of European M&A, the DACH region—D for Germany, A for Austria and CH for Switzerland—did not disappoint in the first three quarters of the year.
A total of 1,113 announced deals valued at...more
12/8/2021
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Austria ,
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Emerging Technologies ,
EU ,
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Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) ,
Switzerland ,
United States
Automotive and automotive-adjacent M&A sees fourth consecutive quarterly rise in value, supported by strong SPAC interest in electric vehicles -
Looking at automotive sector M&A, you would think the pandemic had never...more
The latest amendment of the German FDI rules brings mandatory reviews for 16 additional "critical activities" – but also some welcomed clarifications. The amendment entered into force on May 1, 2021 and is applicable to all...more
Overview of the German public M&A market in 2020 -
While the COVID-19 pandemic also had an impact on the German takeover market in 2020 due to the mood of uncertainty that dominated stock market activity, it did not slow...more
On January 22, 2021, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy has published the anticipated draft revision of the German Foreign Trade and Payments Ordinance to align the scope of review more closely with...more
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy continues to tighten FDI control, but the investment climate remains liberal in principle -
In Germany, the investment climate remains liberal in principle....more
In a regime undergoing rapid change, investment screening is currently "light," with red tape increasing for European inbound investment -
While there is still no standalone foreign direct investment (FDI) screening at...more
11/10/2020
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Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
EU ,
EU Screening Regulation ,
Foreign Acquisitions ,
Foreign Direct Investment ,
Foreign Investment ,
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Merger Controls ,
Mergers ,
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National Security Review Proceedings
While COVID shut the window on deals in H1 2020, Q3 saw a revival that augurs well for the rest of the year and beyond.
In recent years, global M&A in the chemicals and materials sector has been breaking new records. Last...more
This alert provides an overview of COVID-19 governmental financial assistance measures available in some of the principal jurisdictions. Our team can cover advice on governmental financial assistance across the globe.
The...more
6/10/2020
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Financial Services Industry ,
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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed most governments' views on the strategic relevance of the domestic healthcare sectors across the globe. Although the European Commission, and also the German government, have re-emphasized...more
6/3/2020
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Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
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Foreign Direct Investment ,
Foreign Investment ,
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Medical Research ,
National Security ,
National Security Review Proceedings ,
Non-EU Investors ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Proposed Legislation ,
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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed most governments' views on the strategic relevance of the domestic healthcare sectors across the globe. Although the European Commission, and also the German government, have re-emphasized...more
5/19/2020
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Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
EFTA ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Foreign Acquisitions ,
Foreign Direct Investment ,
Foreign Investment ,
Germany ,
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National Security ,
National Security Review Proceedings ,
Non-EU Investors ,
Proposed Legislation
On April 28, 2020, the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) published a draft for the 15th amendment to the Foreign Trade and Payments Ordinance (AWV). The changes are expected to be effective shortly after...more
On January 31, 2020, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) presented a draft law amending the Foreign Trade and Payments Act (AWG-E) and forwarded it to selected trade associations for their comments....more
2/13/2020
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The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy further tightened foreign direct investment control, but the investment climate remains liberal -
Pursuant to the German Foreign Trade and Payments Act...more
1/6/2020
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Energy Sector ,
Foreign Acquisitions ,
Foreign Direct Investment ,
Germany ,
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Technology Sector ,
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A new European Foreign Direct Investment regulation harmonizing investment controls came into force .
In response to increased foreign direct investments (FDI) into European technology assets and an increased call for the...more
12/31/2019
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EU ,
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Foreign Direct Investment ,
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Member State ,
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Sensitive Business Information ,
Supply Chain ,
Technology Sector
Despite not being an automotive hub historically, Israel has emerged as a hotbed of innovation for the industry.
The convergence of technology with other sectors has been the driving force behind much of Israel’s tech boom...more
10/28/2019
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Automotive Industry ,
Driverless Cars ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Innovative Technology ,
Investment Funds ,
Israel ,
Mergers ,
Popular ,
Research and Development ,
Smart Car ,
Startups ,
Technology Sector ,
Transportation Industry ,
Venture Capital