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3i European enterprise barometer Q4 2002

Business confidence across European private equity-backed companies continues to be unrelentingly pessimistic, according to the latest 3i Barometer. The barometer index has fallen from negative 69 to negative 114, - an all-time low.Confidence was at its lowest in Germany, where the index slumped to negative 146. France followed on negative 133, the UK on negative 102, Spain on negative 88, and Italy on negative 69. Germany's dismal score reflects worsening expectations for its economy. The survey was conducted in October 2002 against a background of one of the lowest points for stock markets in the last five years.

The European enterprise barometer provides an indication of business confidence, the political and economic climate, and the outlook for turnover, investment and profitability.

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