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Private equity investment firms, after seeing some hard times in the past few years, may be enjoying a change in their fortunes. Equity firms are making profitable sales, which in turn are increasing investor confidence, making it easier for the firms to raise funds. In 2003, the private equity market posted its first gains after 3 straight years of negative returns, according to a report by Mercer Investment Consulting. Leverage buyout sponsors reported $94.6 billion in transactions last year. In the first half of 2004, they have already completed 331 deals worth a combined total of $58.8 billion in disclosed values. The third quarter of 2004 will likely continue the trend, with more than $30 billion worth of deals already in the works. Now may be the time for buyout firms to be making purchases.
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Selling in the Private Equity Marketplace
Private equity investment firms, after seeing some hard times in the past few years, may be enjoying a change in their fortunes. Equity firms are making profitable sales, which in turn are increasing investor confidence, making it easier for the firms to ...
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