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6th Central & Eastern European Private Equity Forum, London
October 14, 2002
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PRIVATE EQUITY AND TURKEY
  • Bad government
    • Coalitions with populist policies
      running budget deficits, resulting in high inflation and growing public debt
    • State borrowing crowding out investments
    • Two devaluations in 1994 and 2001
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A ROBUST STRUCTURE IS VITAL
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DEAL FLOW IS RICH
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INVESTING IN TURKISH COMPANIES - CHALLENGES
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND PRIVATE EQUITY
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WILL TURKEY BE SUCCESSFUL IN PRIVATE EQUITY?
    • Industry Perspective
    • There have been few
      successful exits in the brief
      Turkish Private Equity experience
    • It is essential that the handful current fund managers
      build track records
    • Success stories will pave the way
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