Despite growing turbulence in the financial markets in the latter part of the year, activity was split equally between the first and second half of 2007. Early indicators show that activity is down in the first half of 2008.
Despite growing turbulence in the financial markets in the latter part of the year, activity was split equally between the first and second half of 2007. Early indicators show that activity is down in the first half of 2008 in comparison to the same period in 2007 as it became more difficult for private equity firms to obtain debt financing from banks to complete private equity deals.
The UK private equity market is the most developed outside the US, managing 9% of global investments and 12% of funds raised in 2007.
The 2007 global regional breakdown of private equity activity shows that North America accounted for 71% of global private equity investments and 66% of funds raised. It was followed by Europe with 15% of investments and 22% of funds raised. Asia-Pacific and emerging markets have become more important as investment destinations in recent years, particularly of China, Singapore, South Korea and India.
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