Over the past ten years, a total of only 59 German companies have been taken over by Chinese companies. Given the relatively small number of acquisitions and the low average deal values to date, talk of a ‘sell-off’ of German industry to China is precipitate. The 16 acquisitions or significant investments realised in 2012 only represent around 1.3% of all acquisitions in Germany.
These findings by Professor Gert Bruche and Professor Bernd Venohr are based on a BGM Associates study analysing takeovers of German firms by Chinese and Indian companies over the past ten years (2002-2012). Bruche and Venohr, two business school professors and management consultants, also interviewed a number of acquired companies to gain a greater insight into collaboration with Chinese or Indian acquirers.
These findings by Professor Gert Bruche and Professor Bernd Venohr are based on a BGM Associates study analysing takeovers of German firms by Chinese and Indian companies over the past ten years (2002-2012). Bruche and Venohr, two business school professors and management consultants, also interviewed a number of acquired companies to gain a greater insight into collaboration with Chinese or Indian acquirers.
