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Q4 2003: Private equity survey - Austria, Germany and Switzerland

The German-speaking private equity market is displaying positive signals for 2004, according to the Q4 2003 Private Equity Survey conducted by Deloitte & Touche. But the overall confidence indicated by the majority of private equity managers has not extended to more optimistic fundraising expectations.

A slim improvement can be observed in relation to the availability of debt financing. Many investors believe that the improving financial situtation of  German banks might lead to a slightly higher credit supply, but the majority of respondents still believe that the access to debt financing will remain difficult in the next six months.

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