Media Mentions
2006
Thomas Sauermilch was quoted by Dow Jones on July 10 regarding increased mergers and acquisitions activity in 2006. "Strategic players are back in the M&A market big time," commented Mr. Sauermilch.
Thomas Sauermilch, Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions
2005
Thomas Sauermilch was quoted on March 16 in a Dow Jones Newswire on how corporate governance is playing out in the M&A market.
Thomas Sauermilch, Corporate, Corporate Responsibility, Mergers & Acquisitions
Thomas Sauermilch was quoted extensively by Dow Jones on the March 8 in an article entitled, "Cross-Border M&A Take Off, Europeans Lead The Way." The article discusses how European companies are following consumers across the Atlantic and taking advantage of the weak value of the dollar.
Thomas Sauermilch, Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions
Thomas Sauermilch and Susan Cooke were quoted in the February 15 issue of The Deal regarding the Kyoto treaty that calls for 5% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions below 1990 levels in the 2008-2012 commitment period from industrialized countries as a whole. Mr. Sauermilch commented that U.S.-based private equity buyers are likely to look with much interest at Kyoto, since they won't have the same flexibility as strategic investors. "Some 18 months ago, there was a greater uncertainty in the M&A market relating to valuing the impact of Kyoto," Mr. Sauermilch continued. "That uncertainty will subside as diligence efforts become more focused and emissions trading markets develop." Ms. Cooke pointed out that some unknowns regarding the Protocol still remain. "I think that over time there may be situations where American companies will think carefully about where to site a facility," commented Ms. Cooke.
Susan M. Cooke PC, Thomas Sauermilch, Corporate, Environmental
2004
Thomas Sauermilch was quoted by IDD on October 18, in regard to the current trends in the M&A market. "There are lot of deals in the pipeline these days," commented Mr. Sauermilch. "People are also working on a lot of deals that unfortunately fail."
Thomas Sauermilch, Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions
Thomas Sauermilch was mentioned in the July 2 issue of The Deal in regard to advising Aixtron in its acquisition of Genus Inc.
Thomas Sauermilch, Corporate, M&A - Germany, Mergers & Acquisitions
2003
Thomas Sauermilch was quoted in the June 1 issue of Mergers & Acquisitions: The Dealmakers Journal in an article reporting on how dealmakers are weathering the current global tensions. Mr. Sauermilch commented on how the reconstruction of Iraq could affect the buying and selling of the types of companies likely to participate in rebuilding the country. He explains with the example that if the U.S. disallows companies that opposed the war to play a significant role in the redevelopment of Iraq, certain European companies, such as construction firms, could be passed over as acquisition targets if it appears they will be excluded from winning contracts.
Thomas Sauermilch, Mergers & Acquisitions
Thomas Sauermilch was quoted on April 24 on CBS.MarketWatch.com in regard to the U.S. citizenship of DHL Airways and the U.S. Department of Transportation's recent decision to reject an attempt by UPS to consider the DHL-Airborne merger. Mr. Sauermilch commented that the DHL-Airborne merger, "appears to be going forward but the larger battle still looms out there and that is of control."
Thomas Sauermilch, Germany, Mergers & Acquisitions
Thomas Sauermilch was quoted on April 24 on CBS.MarketWatch.com in regard to the U.S. citizenship of DHL Airways and the U.S. Department of Transportation's recent decision to reject an attempt by UPS to consider the DHL-Airborne merger. Mr. Sauermilch commented that DHL-Airborne merger, "appears to be going forward but the larger battle still looms out there and that is of control."
Thomas Sauermilch, Germany, M&A - Germany, Mergers & Acquisitions
Thomas Sauermilch was quoted in the March 25 and 26 issues of The Daily Deal, as well as a story by Bloomberg News, published on March 24, in regard to Deutsche Post Worldnet AG's proposed acquisition of Airborne Inc. Mr. Sauermilch discussed the potential obstacles that could exist with this merger, "Deutsche Post should not expect a regulatory free pass. It is a very bold step in light of the current regulatory situation." He continued by saying that Deutsche Post will be challenged to structure the deal in a way that minimizes DOT oversight.
Thomas Sauermilch, Germany, Mergers & Acquisitions
Thomas Sauermilch was quoted in the February 28 issue of The Daily Deal regarding the pay out to Mannesmann executives after the Vodafone takeover. Mr. Sauermilch commented on the dispiriting pair of developments - Mannesmann and the criminal breach-of-trust charges against the CEO of Deutsche Bank AG - for the German financial community.
