Different Outlook

We are currently working on a transaction, where the German owner will become the director of the entity bought by a US investor. Striking differences in outlook manifest itself clearly in such situations: while (often) the German will see the entity as a vehicle to provide him with the finer things in life, the US investor whishes to see the entity as lightly burdened as possible. Example: German  car allowance in excess of EUR 2,000. US car allowance? Less than US $ 750.

These issues have to be negotiated, but clearly addressed: leaving them for later is a seed for future failure.