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On March 26, 2025, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed into law amendments to the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “DGCL”) as proposed in Senate Bill No. 21 (the “Amendments”) following fast-tracked approval by the Delaware legislature.

The M&A Excellence Days 2025 have already established themselves at their premiere as a new platform for knowledge transfer, exchange and innovation - and whet the appetite for more.

M&A activity in EMEA got off to a slower start this year than in 2022 and 2023, but the figures for 2024 are promising: although the volume in the first half of the year was 14% below the previous year, the value of transactions rose by 30.6%.

With an 11% share of the Austrian M&A market, the Industrial & Automotive sectors hold a significantly higher importance compared to international M&A markets. Especially diversification and expansion strategies, as well as structural changes, have shaped the M&A activities in these sectors over the past decade. Despite many current challenges, a stable M&A dynamic is expected in the medium to long term.

The Standalone Factory Model - A case study for private equity companies: The Standalone Factory Model is an innovative approach to the design and implementation of M&A deals. A core feature of the Standalone Factory Model is the shortening of TSA durations by converting M&A-induced TSAs into Service Level Agreements (SLAs), realised through the use of strategic outsourcing agreements.

In recent years, the process technology sector for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries, as a sub-sector of mechanical engineering or the industrials sector, has occasionally been characterised by a certain sluggishness in the M&A environment. The reason for this is that the number of larger transactions
(> EUR 1 billion) in this sector has been manageable.

The development of the German automotive supply industry is characterised by far-reaching changes. The industry is going through a phase of unprecedented transformation, driven by the shift towards electromobility, digitalisation and sustainability.

Uncovering market potential: An efficient approach to tackling the disruptive M&A environment in the automotive supply industry: The automotive supply industry is facing a complex M&A landscape characterised by economic headwinds and geopolitical instability. This article presents a practical approach to identifying undervalued ‘hidden champions’. It emphasises the relevance of recognising hidden risks through a sophisticated approach. Through a focussed ‘quick check’ across eight relevant dimensions, companies can effectively identify opportunities and navigate the decision-making process with precision and confidence to achieve successful M&A outcomes even in turbulent times.

The market for electric vehicles (EVs) has experienced remarkable growth in recent years. This growth is driven by various factors, including increasing environmental awareness, government incentives, technological progress and infrastructure development.

Valu8 Company Intelligence facilitates the European deal origination progress using the latest technology.

Review of the joint event with the BMA e.V. where the topics Portfolio Management & FDI, Digitalization & AI, and Science & M&A were discussed by professionals.

SAP, Siemens AG, Körber AG, Medios AG recognized and BMA's 20th anniversary at the 2023 M&A Awards Summit in Munich. Explore the event's details on Mandaco

Explore m&a insurance trends for EU and DACH region in Combuyn 03-2023. Join our 2024 insurance event in Paris for insights into the evolving industry landscape.

BMA's Shift & Change event 2023 with focus on the German Mittelstand's future, M&A strategies for SMEs, due diligence, and sustainability. Read the article here.

Get insights on the last Carve-Out deals workshop by mandaco in Frankfurt. Best practices and Knowledge on how to handle Carve-Out transactions in M&A.

Given the costs of the premiums, the conclusion of W&I insurance in a distressed scenario is a value add if the purchase price can be significantly increased.