Mittelstand definition of the IfM Bonn

Mittelstand enterprises are defined by the unity of ownership and management.

IfM Bonn has operationalised the definition of Mittelstand companies as follows:

In a Mittelstand enterprise

• up to two natural persons or their family members hold (directly or indirectly) at least 50% of the shares of the company,
• these natural persons belong to the management.