Southern Europe unquote" May 2010

However, despite much optimistic rhetoric over the prospects for 2010, the year seems to have carried over the subdued atmosphere that prevailed through the end of 2009, with overall activity levels falling slightly in Q1 from 235 deals to 226.

The growth segment of the market appears to have defied the trend of decline in activity. Nevertheless, this comes off the back of an abnormally quiet Q4 2009 – the Q1 total is
in fact lower than that seen in both Q2 and Q3 of 2009.

This despite much talk from buyout houses over the past year that acquisition finance investments would be an area of focus.

In includes news on the latest investments and funds raised in the region. You will also be able to read about:

• The CLO market and whether conditions are ripe for its return
• Fundraising and ways of unlocking LP commitments
• How succession issues come to the fore as GPs look to raise new funds
• The changing nature of LP/GP relations
• How the industry has relied on operational support to go back to basics

 

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