M&A : Carlyle raises war chest
Is Carlyle about to start a bank-buying spree? Despite the renowned difficult conditions, Carlyle has raised a bumper sum for EU purchases.
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Reports are emerging that the company has raised more than €5 milliard for takeovers in Europe as the general markets fell dramatically as firms became worried over the fallout over the US sub prime market crisis. Some commentators say that the price of some financial institutions will fall, and that there are pickings to be had for those brave enough to buy into them.How far this is so remains to be seen but for the time being, Carlyle remains in a strong position.