Private Equity Confidence Survey in Central Europe 2009Have we reached the bottom? |
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“Have we reached the bottom?” that is the main issue being discussed amongst finance professionals in Central Europe. The Private Equity Confidence index has decreased significantly since reaching a peaking April 2007; however, the results of our most recent survey highlight an increase in confidence going into the second half of 2009."
The consensus view as at April 2009 shows much higher levels of optimism compared to October 2008, with the index gaining 30 points.
- Concern about the economic environment still exists with 51% still expecting further economic deterioration.
- The split of time between portfolio management and new investment activities is expected to be largely equal going into the next period.
- The return on investments is more bullish with the proportion expecting improvement increasing from a record low of 5% in October 2008 to 19% in April 2009.