6th Central & Eastern European Private Equity Forum, London
October 14, 2002

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

A ROBUST STRUCTURE IS VITAL

DEAL FLOW IS RICH

INVESTING IN TURKISH COMPANIES - CHALLENGES

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND PRIVATE EQUITY

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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