Mergermarket Private Equity and M&A Forum Germany
Our flagship event for key players in the German private equity and M&A market
Marriott Hotel, Frankfurt, 60486
23
Apr
Opening panel: Private equity dynamics in DACH
Germany, a key player in the European M&A landscape, boasts a robust economy and a significant presence in cross-border transactions, particularly in the technology, healthcare, automotive, and industrials sectors. DACH private equity professionals are gearing up for a surge in activity, fuelled by a backlog of deals from 2023 and the anticipation of fresh opportunities in 2024. Join this exclusive session where industry leaders will dissect the intricacies of the DACH M&A landscape, focusing on the unique considerations and strategies employed by both private equity sponsors and corporates in cross-border transactions.
- How are private equity firms approaching deal origination? What is the role of strategic partnerships and networks in deal sourcing?
- In the context of cross-border M&A, how do private equity sponsors structure deals to strike the right balance between risk and reward for optimal outcomes?
- What are the distinctive approaches utilised by private equity professionals in navigating the German M&A arena, from deal inception to post-merger integration?
- What exit opportunities exist for in cross-border transactions? How do private equity professionals position themselves for successful exits?
- Will 2024 see more mega-deals in Germany compared to 2023? What factors might contribute to a potential increase in large-scale transactions?
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SpeakersAndrejs Klisans Country Manager 36BRAINS
Holger Kleingarn Managing Director H.I.G Capital
Roumyana Schnettler Partner CAPITON AG
Dominik Schwarz Partner VERDANE
Franz Reiffenstuel Partner ADELIS EQUITY PARTNERS
Gustav Sandstrom Senior News Editor EMEA, Public Markets MERGERMARKET
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With a multi-jurisdictional background in law, Andrejs displayed a keen and early interest for corporate investigations. Having worked in high-profile Southern European investigations for many years, he is now spearheading efforts to expand 36Brains' presence in Germany and Central Europe.
Holger Kleingarn, Managing Director and Head of Germany at H.I.G. Capital, is a German national who has been working in the Private Equity Industry since fifteen years. Throughout his private equity career, Holger has emphasized on mid-cap buyouts, growth investments and turnarounds across Europe with a focus on the German-speaking countries. Prior to joining H.I.G. Capital, he was a Partner and Member of the Management Committee at London-based Palamon Capital Partners, a private equity group focusing on mid-sized companies across Europe. Previously Holger has lead the management-buy-out of a Mittelstand software company as CEO. He started his career in strategic management consulting with Bain & Company and Roland Berger, latterly as Partner and member of its financial services management team. Holger holds a doctoral degree in business administration and graduated from the University of Hamburg.
Roumyana Schnettler brings over 15 years private equity experience. She worked previously at 3i in Germany and UK and Arle Capital Partners in UK, always with focus on the German PE market. She started her career at Deloitte Transaction Services in Dusseldorf, Germany. Roumyana Schnettler holds a MBA from Purdue University, Krannert Graduate School of Management, USA, and Bachelor’s Degree in International Business from the Fachhochschule Reutlingen, School of International Business, Reutlingen, Germany.
Dominik joined Verdane in May 2023 and is responsible for Verdane’s presence and activities in the DACH region across all investment strategies.
Prior to Verdane, Dominik was a partner at EMH Partners, where he carried out numerous investments in software, healthcare, and B2B service companies. Before joining EMH, he was a Director at Chequers Capital where he led many transactions in the German mid-market segment. Dominik started his career at Barclays Capital in Leveraged Finance and Financial Sponsor Coverage.
He holds a B.A. in European Business from Dublin City University and a diploma in Business Administration from ESB Reutlingen.