PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Markus Strelow AU - Jan Wildberger TI - The New German Takeover Act AID - 10.3905/jpe.2002.320014 DP - 2002 May 31 TA - The Journal of Private Equity PG - 53--56 VI - 5 IP - 3 4099 - https://pm-research.com/content/5/3/53.short 4100 - https://pm-research.com/content/5/3/53.full AB - In spite of the fact that many institutional investors now hold stakes in companies domiciled in Germany, there have been very few rules or traditions regarding takeovers by or between Germany firms, especially hostile ones. This article discusses new rules that are evolving, covering topics such as voluntary versus mandatory offers, management due diligence, special offer conditions, management's duties, management benefits, delisting, minority rights, and others.