M&A Science

How to Do M&A Deals in Germany

Jun 24, 2024

Frank Tepper-Sawicki, Partner at Dentons, shares insights on M&A in Germany. Topics include dealmaking differences, structuring deals, regulatory issues, and cultural nuances. Learn about transparency, prioritizations, and the risks involved in German M&A transactions.

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Frank Tepper-Sawicki

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Understanding cultural differences is crucial for smooth transactions in M&A deals in Germany.

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Intro

2min

Evolution of M&A Culture in Germany

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M&A Deals in Germany: Regulations, Employment Laws, and Cultural Nuances

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Analyzing M&A Deals and German Engineering

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Navigating a Missed Liability Clause in M&A Deal Negotiations

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Insights into Legal Responsibilities and M&A Deal Processes in Germany

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M&A processes can vary from country to country, making cross-border deals extremely challenging. Understanding the cultural differences is crucial for a smooth transaction.

In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, we focus on how to do M&A deals in Germany, featuring Frank Tepper-Sawicki, Partner, Corporate M&A, Private Equity, and Venture Capital at Dentons.

Things you will learn:

• How dealmaking is different in Germany

• Structuring Deals in Germany

• Letter of Intent in Germany

• Prioritizations during deals in Germany

• Regulatory issues in Germany

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:49 How dealmaking is different in Germany

05:48 Private Equity Emerging in Germany

07:47 Structuring Deals in Germany

16:33 Letter of Intent in Germany

22:11 Prioritizations during deals in Germany

24:59 Transparency in Germany

26:17 Regulatory issues in Germany

28:17 Laying off people in Germany

30:15 Biggest risk when doing deals in Germany

32:43 M&A culture in Germany

35:00 Dealing with people from Germany

37:28 M&A process in Germany

39:18 Craziest thing in M&A

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M&A Science

How to Do M&A Deals in Germany

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

M&A Life Cycle Management Platform's Impact on M&A Deals

Trends in M&A Deal Structures in Germany

Differences in Deal Structuring and Legal Documentation in Germany

Cultural Nuances in M&A Deal-making with Germans

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