Coping with the day of reckoning

Article Abstract:

Family-owned businesses may find they are able to sell their company to a financial buyer rather than a competitor organisation, which usually happened in the past. Candover have been able to arrange many deals involving family-owned businesses. They work hard to help the family-owners feel comfortable with the deal before the sale. A financial buyer may be able to offer the managerial skills and financial backing to allow the company to expand. Although some family-owned firms fear selling their company to financial buyers which may lack expertise in their business.

Acquisitions Analysis NEC, Analysis, Acquisitions and mergers, Family-owned business enterprises, Family-owned businesses, Business sale, Candover

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UBS Capital

Article Abstract:

UBS Capital is the private equity division of Union Bank of Switzerland, it only invests its parent company's funds. UBS has expertise in working within the markets in many European countries and often uses local legal and taxation experts. UBS often works with privately owned companies and builds up a long-lasting relationship. The company is prepared to spend many months working on a deal. UBS undertook many deals, during Jan-Jun 1997, such as investing in the Swedish company TINA Group and the Italian company Arexons whilst selling the Swiss company Unilabs.

Company Profile, UBS Capital

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Doing deals in the regions

Article Abstract:

In 1997, the north-west of England reported 96 buyouts, representing an 88% rise on 1995. The region currently accounts for 14% of the UK management buy-out and buy-in market. It is argued that regional presence by private equity companies is essential as regional offices are inevitably better equipped to originate deals and form a relationship with regional corporates.

Regional economics, Industrial locations, Industrial location

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