Why US investors are snapping up Germany's famed Mittelstand
Increasing amounts of US capital are flowing into Germany's traditional industrial firms and family-owned businesses.
DW reports: Increasing amounts of US capital are flowing into Germany's traditional industrial firms and family-owned businesses.
As many business owners struggle to find successors, more companies are becoming acquisition targets.
This business story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Germany and Mittelstand.
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Moves like this are watched by investors, employers and consumers because of their potential effect on markets and the wider economy.
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