unquote" 4 May 2010
Buyout activity in the UK has been growing now for six consecutive quarters as the industry recovers from the financial crisis.
As debt availability improves, unquote" figures show deal value is also growing. Buyouts are moving up the value spectrum, and the UK saw the largest European buyout of the first quarter with KKR's £1.1bn acquisition of Pets at Home.
The 4 May 2010 edition of unquote" features:
- The latest on what the election means for the private equity industry
- Rising activity in the CLO market, but is it really recovering?
- Analysis of the state of GP/LP relations
And more...
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