Investors jump on the German market
Article Abstract:
Continued growth in the German buyout market has helped maintain the region as one of the best performers during 1998, with deal values reaching 3.4 billion pounds sterling. German is aided by its size, location within the European market and strong industrial, technological and retail sectors which are attractive to outside investors. The US is especially interested in increasing investments within the German sector.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 1999
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Germany's blossoming buyout market
Article Abstract:
In 1997 the value of the German buyout market rose to over 2.3 billion pounds sterling, up from around 1 billion pounds in 1996. The total number of transactions completed in 1997 rose 35% to 84. Notable deals of 1997 included the 1.3 billion Deutsche Mark (DM) buyout of Impress Metal Packaging from Pechiney and Smalbach Lubeca. Market growth is attributed to growing awareness of private equity.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 1998
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