11th German Private Equity Breakfast
The 11th German Private Equity Breakfast is an annual event co-hosted by CMS Germany and Pedersen & Partners. The audience will consist of senior decision-makers from Private Equity, Mezzanine and Venture Funds, Institutional Investors, Financial Institutions, Family Offices and portfolio companies active across Germany and the DACH region.
JW Marriott Frankfurt
Thurn-und-Taxis-Platz 2
60313 Frankfurt
Germany
Co-Chairs:
- Jessica Mohaupt, Partner, CMS Germany
- Poul Pedersen, Founder & Executive Chairman, Pedersen & Partners
Panellists:
- Anja Böhme, Head of European Midcap Buyout Germany, ODDO BHF
- Dominik P. Felsmann, Head of Germany, Tikehau Capital
- Andreas Klab, Partner, Rivean Capital
- Felicitas May, Investment Director & Head of Value Creation, Beyond Capital Partners
- Martina Pfeifer, Founder & Partner, Whistler
- Florian Zimmermann, Managing Director Private Debt, Eurazeo
Panel discussion topics:
Our panel will discuss, among other relevant topics, the outlook for and latest trends in private markets investment and project and acquisition finance, as well as strategic M&A and capital raising activities across key target sectors in Germany and the DACH region, including infrastructure, technology, healthcare, consumer products and financial services. The discussion will focus on:
- Valuations in Germany and the DACH Region: Navigating the complexities of valuing private businesses, considering external factors such as market volatility, the availability of private credit, deal flow, regulatory environments, local market dynamics, armed conflicts, interest rates and inflation, the energy transition and the geopolitical landscape.
- Strategic Exit Strategies: Exploring effective exit strategies tailored to the local context, including IPOs, trade sales and secondary buyouts, to maximise returns and mitigate risks.
- Value Creation: Portfolio management, change management, continuation funds, the significance of human capital and ESG considerations in due diligence, succession planning, and key talent acquisition and retention.