Debt - Structuring

DEBT RESCUE

The volume of leveraged buyouts increased significantly in 2006 owing to the ready availability of debt. This may not continue in 2007 as competition grows and failed syndications take their toll.



GIVING LENDERS THE SQUEEZE

Buy-out firms are making the most of the changed credit environment. Beneath the heady multiples they are also securing some highly attractive funding terms. By Ross Butler



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Venture's victory Venture's victory

The European venture capital industry was given a much-needed fillip at the beginning of this month, when two pieces of good news hit the headlines in the UK.

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Fresh from a strong 2009, the chief executive of Matrix Private Equity Partners explains why he is a “small is beautiful” man, and contends that the VCT model remains attractive.


Feature

Competitive disadvantage Competitive disadvantage

Some areas of Central and Eastern Europe may have escaped lightly from the economic downturn, but fierce competition for scarce assets could drive up prices in 2010.  


Comment

From Baird to worse From Baird to worse

Much of today’s most important technology was invented by Europeans, but – as with venture – the Americans are best at “monetising” innovation.


News Analysis

Out with the old... Out with the old...

The departure of Atlas may be bad news for European venture, but a variety of smaller operators are lining up to fill the funding gap.




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