No longer keeping it in the family
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In 1997, the value of the French buyout market rose to 3.2 billion pounds sterling, compared to the annual 1 billion pounds in the previous five years. Of the total, family and privately-owned companies made up 44%, up from 35% in 1996. The most notable deals of 1997 included the 1 billion French Francs (FFr) Alain Affelou buy-out, and also the FFr1.6 billion Elis buy-out.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 1998
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A decline in mid-market deals
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France and its buyout market are described with particular emphasis on performance in 2000. The deal value market appears to have fallen in 2000 from 1999 possibly due to poor mid-market deals, but there are indications that future growth is possible.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 2001
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Larger deals still dominate
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Scandinavia and its buyout market are discussed with emphasis on its performance in 2000 and future trends. Following the rest of Europe Scandinavia saw more bigger deals, although overall there was a drop compared to 1999.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 2001
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