Despite a challenging economic climate, the German mid-cap segment remains a hub for deal activity in sectors like tech, healthcare, and energy transition. This session will provide a deep dive into the practical realities of the German market, comparing it to the Czech environment.
Why Attend:
- Identify Growth Opportunities: Get an exclusive look at our M&A Market Radar, including approaches to identifying investment opportunities in Germany.
- Master Execution & Integration: Gain first-hand investor insights on sourcing and executing acquisitions, with a focus on post-merger integration (PMI) and navigating the commercial and cultural nuances of the German market.
- Navigate Complex Deal Dynamics: Understand the unique features of founder-led and succession deals, where emotional attachment, continuity concerns, and longer trust-building phases are critical to transaction success.
- Mitigate Regulatory Risk: Stay ahead of the evolving impact of FDI screening and antitrust scrutiny on cross-border deal execution.
The evening will conclude with an open exchange and networking, offering you the chance to discuss cross-border M&A challenges and opportunities with industry peers.
Moderator:
Petr Suchý - Partner Deloitte Legal.
Panelists:
Isabelle Pernegger - Partner at Deloitte Germany, where she heads the Transaction Diligence practice in Nuremberg and Berlin with a focus on private and private equity clients. With nearly 20 years of expertise in M&A Transaction Services and a background as a German Public Accountant and Tax Advisor, she leads complex cross-border deals across Southern and Eastern Europe. Her extensive track record includes acting as engagement partner for major international players in the industrial, automotive, and energy infrastructure sectors.
Horst W. Heinzl, M.C.L. - Head of Czech Desk in Germany, Counsel at Deloitte Legal and a licensed German attorney specializing in corporate law and transnational M&A transactions. With over 16 years of experience, he has built an extensive track record in managing the entire deal lifecycle, from conducting due diligence to negotiating complex transaction documentation for both buy-side and sell-side clients. Beyond traditional M&A, he leverages his expertise to lead cross-border corporate restructurings and post-merger integrations.
Jaroslaw Czernek - Investment Partner, Rockaway Capital, overseeing Invia’s entry into the German market through the acquisition of Unister travel assets from insolvency and their integration into Invia.cz.
Kryštof Dvořáček - Project Manager, RUDOLF JELÍNEK a.s., responsible for the strategic acquisition of a majority stake in a company owning a distillery in Berlin and the group’s entry into the German market.
The discussion will feature insights from Isabelle and Horst, and will also include representatives from both strategic and financial investors to provide a well-rounded market perspective.
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