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- A year in review
A combination of cheap debt, a buoyant fundraising market and resurgent M&A activity combined to make 2005 a landmark year for European private equity. Nor will there be a shortage of equity looking for a home in 2006, which means that this year could also shape up as a year of records. Ben Harding reports.
- Balancing the food and drinks portfolio
The food and drinks sector has proved a fruitful area for buyouts in recent years, but competition for assets is fierce, especially with trade buyers once again a factor in many sales. The challenge for buyout houses is to identify attractive assets in potentially high-growth sectors and many are looking to find success in niche markets.
- What next for the German market?
After a decade of expectation, the German buyout market took off last year and has remained strong into 2005, with average deal values increasing. Some investors are warning that the bullish market could lead to lower-quality transactions, while others believe the political uncertainty at government level could damage sentiment. Patrick McCurry reports