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The ongoing crisis of the Eurozone, which has been focused around countries in Southern Europe, intensified over the summer period. Greece's expected default, couple with problems surrounding Italian banks and fears of further contamination have rocked confidence in the region. As a result, deal activity was sharply down following the end of the summer break, at a time of year when the market would normally see a spate of activity.

Secondary buyouts have often been seen as an easy exit and source of dealflow for private equity firms. However, unquote has increasingly noted a trend for secondary buyouts to be completed by the same partner that handled the original buyout. Many fund managers who switch firms have attempted to take their best former portfolio companies with them, creating benefits for all the parties involved.

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