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Private equity companies dealing with large management buyouts in Europe need to use their international experience combined with local expertise. The value of buyout transactions, in the UK and Europe, was 3.9 million pounds sterling, for the first six months of 1997. Some companies have opened local offices to lead deals in the regions. NatWest Equity Partners has 11 offices throughout the UK and Europe. The management of local offices are able to use their contacts to make deals, they are also able to develop particular expertise and understanding of local conditions and industries.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 1997
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Procuritas Partners
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Procuritas Partners look at a large number of deals before deciding to make an investment. The management are unwilling to invest in businesses which they consider to be too highly valued. Procuritas Partners is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and Copenhagen, Denmark. They raised a new fund in Mar 1998, which will be aimed at investments in Scandinavian mid-range companies and has already been used in deals involving three enterprises. The new fund, Procuritas Capital Partners II, is supported by 17 investors who raised Skr963 million.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 1999
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Ernst & Young
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Ernst & Young's London MBO Group and National Private Equity Network has reported transactions valued at over 1 billion pounds sterling for the first half of 1996. The company has reported increased activity in the transport sector, including advisory roles for the Department of Transport and the management/employee buyout of Great Western. Other significant deals include the 265 million pound sterling of British Aluminium.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 1996
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