The fluctuating world of Italian private equity

Article Abstract:

Italy's private equity market reflects its underlying industrial make-up. A large number of privately owned small and medium-sized enterprises dominate the country's business environment and usually have ties to local banks. The country has few large private companies, in part because of the corporate structure. Family shareholders have maintained control through holding companies and cross-shareholding with industrial and financial allies. Companies have had to changed their methods of operations because legislation has mandated greater transparency and improved shareholders rights. All this means that there are not enough divestments of large subsidiaries to sustain a large number of buyout firm. The impact of Italy's business structure on the private equity market is discussed.

Publisher: Thomson Financial Inc.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 2001
Italy

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Private equity in the East feels the heat

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the advantages and disadvantages which the economic transition in Eastern and Central Europe has brought to private equity practitioners. Foreign investments in the region are discussed.

Publisher: Thomson Financial Inc.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 2001
Foreign investments, Eastern Europe, Central Europe

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Subjects list: Economic aspects, Acquisitions and mergers
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