Volkswagen is known for their big portfolio of world-famous automotive brands - and for pursuing large transactions. The most recent one: Europcar, a household car rental company.


In this episode of the Open IC, we talked to Dr. Steffen Blase, who led the deal with his M&A team. Steffen walked us through the logic behind the deal - and how the selling party reacts when a brand like Volkswagen knocks on the door.