Acquiring Companies from Insolvency
Identifying opportunities, assessing risks: How mid-sized companies can evaluate, prepare, and execute strategic acquisitions of businesses in insolvency.
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Date: November 24, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CET
Acquiring a company from insolvency (Distressed M&A) can provide strategic buyers with access to new markets, capabilities, or capacity. At the same time, these transactions present particular challenges for investment decisions: opportunities and risks must be assessed under time pressure, the transaction must be carefully structured, and the operational takeover must be planned from an early stage.
The key is to assess the strategic opportunity alongside the economic viability of the acquisition. Which risks are acceptable? What determines the purchase price? And what conditions must be met to ensure a successful operational transition?
In this webinar, Dr. Tim Bauer, Partner & Head of M&A, and Otto Graf zu Rantzau, Director M&A, explain what strategic buyers from mid-sized companies should consider when acquiring businesses from insolvency.
Key Topics
Market Environment and Strategic Opportunities: Current insolvency trends, the industries most affected, and when acquiring a business from insolvency makes strategic sense – including the opportunities and risks to consider.
Transaction Process and Due Diligence: The process, timelines, and decision-making requirements of a Distressed M&A transaction, along with the critical areas of due diligence needed to make an informed acquisition decision.
Transaction Structure and Purchase Price: Available acquisition structures, the considerations involved in choosing between an asset deal and alternative approaches, and the factors that determine the purchase price – including whether distressed acquisitions genuinely offer attractive valuations.
Acquisition and Execution: Preparing for the operational takeover and post-merger integration, as well as the key dos and don’ts throughout the acquisition process.
You will gain a structured framework for evaluating acquisition opportunities, addressing critical questions early, and preparing for successful execution.
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is designed for CEOs, shareholders, and executives responsible for M&A and corporate development at mid-sized companies considering acquisitions from insolvency as a strategic option.