Supplying the demand or demanding the supply?
Article Abstract:
The European syndicated loan market continues to experience record levels of growth. Bank debts raised during the first four months of 1998 amounted to $39 billion, which was more than double the amount raised in the same period in 1997. Leveraged financing accounted for 26% of the debt and is assuming increasing importance. The strength of both supply and demand related to syndicated loans look set to continue. Trends in the sector include a move towards more investment in non-domestic buyout groups and increasing structure flexibility.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 1998
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Packing them in
Article Abstract:
Restructuring strategies at European corporation Rexam led to the formation of Rexam Octagon in 1996, with the specific purpose of selling 20 firms which no longer fitted in with the corporate identity. Octagon's 20 businesses made a loss of 5 million pounds sterling in 1996 with total sales of 311 million pounds sterling. Rexam employed a team of financial advisers to dispose of Octagon for the best price possible within 18 months. The sale of 17 firms by August 1997 produced equity of 100 million pounds sterling.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 1998
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