UK dominates Europe in larger buyouts
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The UK had a higher number of buyouts in 1996 than the whole of Europe in total, although UK venture capitalists are becoming increasingly focused on the mainland European market. European exit markets tail behind the UK, with the buyout market adversely impacted by the fiscal and legal frameworks operating in some countries. However, opportunities are beginning to grow for stock market flotations in Europe, while quoted companies are becoming increasingly interested in divestments. Corporate restructuring methods must be more widely accepted in some buyout markets in order to encourage growth.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 1997
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Israel's venture capital industry grows up
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The growth in Israel's high-tech companies, of which there are around 2,000, continues to be strong, with some 50% being start-ups. It is estimated that some $2.5 billion is invested in Israel's high-tech sector, which the government exited in 1992. It is hoped that new legislation will encourage US venture capital funds into the country. Meanwhile, the venture capital sector is being invaded by non-venture capital companies, such as the First International Bank, which is setting up a $50 million investment fund for start-up businesses.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 1997
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The rewards for success can be great
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An increasingly popular solution for small capitalized companies seeking investor interest is to exit the public market and go private. Banks and venture capitalists have shown their willingness to support such a strategy and several deals have taken place in Leeds and Yorkshire. One such deal is NatWest Acquisition Finance's support of the 53 million pounds sterling management buyout and take-private of electronics company Tunstall Group.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 1999
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