Chinese companies have been increasingly active in outbound investment
in recent years, with Germany the third largest destination in Europe.
Adopting an analytical approach and utilizing case studies and expert
interviews, this book examines Chinese mergers and acquisitions (M&As)
in Germany, with a focus on the companies' business growth, particularly
the integration process and subsequent growth after acquisition.
The authors contend that Chinese investors take a different approach
than their western counterparts, by fostering a long-term orientation
toward their investments and placing greater emphasis on co-evolution
with the acquired firms rather than transfer of knowledge back to China.
This book offers readers a behind-the-scenes story of three separate M&A
cases, shedding light on the growth models that ensue from mergers and
acquisitions, and the endeavors of Chinese and German managers to grow
the businesses together.