German bill to protect distressed groups
Jennifer Bollen
03 Jul 2008
03 Jul 2008
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Thursday
28 August 2008
00:47 GMT
A German law set to pass on Friday will mean investors who hold at least 30% of a distressed group may have to buy out all other shareholders if they want to restructure the business, as the country moves to offer greater protection to domestic companies from investors including private equity firms.
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