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Germany's mittelstand entrepreneurs have traditionally been opposed to the buying and selling of companies, but this view is now beginning to change. Indeed, mittelstand companies were involved in 1,250 of the around 1,600 merger and acquisition deals with at least one German partner which were registered in 1996. These companies are likely to begin to view selling businesses or participating in strategic or financial deals as a key business tool. However, their typical characteristics may present some problems for potential purchasers. These include lack of trust and high emotional involvement.
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The financial markets in Germany experienced many reforms during 1994 and 1995 aimed at developing an equity culture and a market for corporate control. The number of listed companies in the country remains low in spite of several public offerings during the past year. The ability of Mittelstand companies to attract appropriate purchase will depend on the Standort Deutschland (location Germany) problems.
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The growth of the German market for acquisitions and mergers and the planned reform of German tax law are discussed. Driven by UK Vodafone's takeover of Mannesmann for a record 113 billion pounds sterling, the developments are a shift towards Anglo-American styles of dealing.
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