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From 2023 onwards, private equity funds with at least two German tax-resident investors must file an annual partnership tax return in Germany. Proper fund structuring and tax treatment verification are crucial to compliance, with key steps including analysing fund structures and verifying distributions for tax neutrality. Our Alvarez & Marsal #Tax Germany team provides clients with extensive experience and ensures seamless preparation and submission of tax returns.   Reach out to us: https://bit.ly/3FGripy Clemens Petersen Axel Ortjohann Lukas Reischmann #TaxCompliance #PrivateEquityFunds #GermanTaxLaw

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Our EY team joined the 10th #MotorFinance Conference in Frankfurt last week which centered around the automotive industry's shift towards customer-centricity powered by data and tech. Here are three key takeaways: ✓ Focus on driver-centric innovation: It’s all about creating car experiences that put the driver first and help fostering customer loyalty through innovative user-focused strategies. ✓ Make data-driven decisions: Used right, data allows us make more confident decisions and streamline business operations. To keep up with the competition, we must effectively utilize data-driven insights. ✓ Embrace technology: I can’t stress this enough. Latest technological advancements can address the industry’s current challenges from completely new angles and help unlock business growth. If you want to know more about the latest #automotive trends, sign up for our upcoming Reinventing Mobility study: https://go.ey.com/3BL7t1n Our EY sector specialized teams are all geared up to guide you through your transformational journey, so feel free to reach out.  Christopher Schmitz Daniel Molis Tobias Talmon l'Armée Steffen Danzmann Lisa Schäfer #EYAutomotive #Innovation #DataInsights #TechForward #FutureDriven

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Recent #inflation readings in Germany and the Eurozone push the European Central Bank to lower its inflation projections and consider cutting policy rates. Economists are also lowering long-term inflation expectations. Based on these trends, Kroll is lowering its German normalized risk-free rate from 3.0% to 2.5% when developing EUR-denominated discount rates, effective on March 31, 2024. Learn more: http://ms.spr.ly/6046choyk #CostOfCapital

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What are the key objectives being pursued by decision-makers in German corporates and private equity firms in their deal considerations and what challenges will they face in 2025? Get valuable insights in our 2025 M&A Outlook. https://lnkd.in/eF5tAhcj

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Congratulations to Mercedes-Benz AG! 🚗🌐   Their MO360 Data Platform has won the overall Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2024 by Microsoft and Roland Berger 🎉   This cutting-edge platform, an evolution of the digital production ecosystem MO360, swiftly identifies supply chain bottlenecks and dynamically prioritizes production resources for electric and top-end vehicles. 🚀 Powered by Microsoft Azure, it enables global deployment of AI and data analytics while maintaining regional cybersecurity and compliance standards. 🌐🔒   What makes it stand out? Unlike other industrial data platforms, it achieves rapid digitalization success across all user groups in the complex automotive industry, democratizing data and driving enthusiasm at every level. 🙌   #MIMA2024

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Our US PwC Cloud & Digital team has recently conducted this survey. We observe it’s equally relevant for Europe and similar patterns Your thoughts? Explore four ways that cloud leaders are reshaping the business landscape with PwC's 2024 Cloud and AI business survey, as AI continues to revolutionise industries and drive organisations towards a cloud-centric and AI-driven economy. Here is the Link 🔗 https://pwc.to/3XzY8Rn PwC Switzerland #pwc, #AI, #cloud and #digital Matthias Leybold Dr. Mykhailo Saienko Sebastian Ahrens Claudius Meyer Christoph Schärer Tara Osborne Sebastian Paas ☁ Florence Kuentz

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Understand the impact of the EU AI Act on the PE investment cycle, along with trends in investments, exits and fundraising in Europe and the Germany, Switzerland and Austria region. #EYPrivateEquity #ValueCreation #GenAI

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Construction led the expected restructuring activity in the Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe and Austria region in the first half of 2024. Learn more about latest development and expectation in the fourth round of the EY Restructuring Pulse Survey, including: - Most of the respondents experienced increased restructuring activity in the second half of 2024. - Restructuring activity is expected to further accelerate in the first half of 2024 with the largest number of workout cases forecasted in the second half of 2024. - Construction, agriculture, and real estate are expected to face most pressures and restructurings. Full article here: https://lnkd.in/dBxe3tPH #StrategyRealized #EYParthenon

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Bain's 2024 Private Equity Midyear Report is here. Gain insights into the trends shaping dealmaking, exits, and fund closures amidst the evolving economic landscape: https://atbain.co/4aJfHmo

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Dive into the world of transfer pricing with Balazs Karancsi and Markus Hahn from KPMG Switzerland! Discover how they create value for you by helping you navigate the complexities of intragroup financing structures. Tune in for insightful advice and pragmatic solutions tailored to your business needs. #TransferPricing #FinancingTransactions

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"Where is the automotive industry headed by 2040? Our latest #AutomotiveOutlook outlines the key trends reshaping the future. Find out, how to set the #PACE for the marathon ahead. #RolandBerger #PACE2040 #Automotive2040”

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What strategic moves do you think will define the dealmaking landscape in the coming year? Discover more on how CEOs are investing for the long-term and positioning their businesses for a resilient future: https://go.ey.com/457QVKA #CEOs #BetterWorkingWorld

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I’d like to introduce you to BCG’s M&A Sentiment Index. This first-of-its-kind index gives you a reliable and quantified look at the M&A market's future over approximately the next six months – the ideal tool for corporations, private equity firms, and investment banks looking to see where the market is heading. By leveraging 15 M&A drivers and AI to analyze executive and investor sentiment, the index offers invaluable insights into market dynamics. Here’s one - the current index value of 78 is below the ten-year average of 100. However, the good news is that the M&A market has already recovered significantly from the low point of 62 in August 2023. Find out more about the current market sentiment on M&A here: https://lnkd.in/eBvpexE5

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I’d like to introduce you to BCG’s M&A Sentiment Index. This first-of-its-kind index gives you a reliable and quantified look at the M&A market's future over approximately the next six months – the ideal tool for corporations, private equity firms, and investment banks looking to see where the market is heading. By leveraging 15 M&A drivers and AI to analyze executive and investor sentiment, the index offers invaluable insights into market dynamics. Here’s one - the current index value of 78 is below the ten-year average of 100. However, the good news is that the M&A market has already recovered significantly from the low point of 62 in August 2023. Find out more about the current market sentiment on M&A here: https://lnkd.in/ed5i_UKC

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I’d like to introduce you to BCG’s M&A Sentiment Index. This first-of-its-kind index gives you a reliable and quantified look at the M&A market's future over approximately the next six months – the ideal tool for corporations, private equity firms, and investment banks looking to see where the market is heading. By leveraging 15 M&A drivers and AI to analyze executive and investor sentiment, the index offers invaluable insights into market dynamics. Here’s one - the current index value of 78 is below the ten-year average of 100. However, the good news is that the M&A market has already recovered significantly from the low point of 62 in August 2023. Find out more about the current market sentiment on M&A here: https://lnkd.in/ed5i_UKC

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Navigating shifting capital markets? EY shares four essential tips for private companies looking to thrive. From understanding market dynamics to strategic financing, learn how to secure company growth in a fluctuating economic landscape.

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Congratulations to Mercedes-Benz AG! 🚗🌐   Their MO360 Data Platform has won the overall Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2024 by Microsoft and Roland Berger 🎉   This cutting-edge platform, an evolution of the digital production ecosystem MO360, swiftly identifies supply chain bottlenecks and dynamically prioritizes production resources for electric and top-end vehicles. 🚀 Powered by Microsoft Azure, it enables global deployment of AI and data analytics while maintaining regional cybersecurity and compliance standards. 🌐🔒   What makes it stand out? Unlike other industrial data platforms, it achieves rapid digitalization success across all user groups in the complex automotive industry, democratizing data and driving enthusiasm at every level. 🙌 #MIMA2024

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