Distressed M&A – Pressure on portfolio companies increases

Many private equity portfolio companies in Germany are currently under enormous pressure: geopolitical crises and macroeconomic risks are weighing on their business models. Upcoming refinancing with rising interest rates and shrinking profits are becoming a challenge for management. As part of MUPET 2025, POELLATH professional Tobias Jäger and Dennis Buecker (Alix Partners) discussed the current market situation in the industry.