Despite the global financial crisis, private equity remains an area of strong interest to both institutional and private investors targeting positive returns in adverse conditions. However, funds invested in developed Western European economies are among the worst performers so far. Smart investors are already looking to increase their exposure to CEE countries, most of which continue to offer substantial headroom for growth. Although the region has not decoupled from the global downturn and everything from deal flows to exits has been experiencing a slowdown, the CEE region has the advantages of lower dependence on leverage, no subprime exposure, proximity to developed European countries, excellent fund managers and skilled labour forces - it is widely accepted that the negative effects of the downturn are likely to have less impact than in other economic regions, meaning that the private equity market is still largely viable in Central and Eastern Europe.

The time has come again for leading private equity firms and investors to get together for C5’s CEE Private Equity Forum – “the one ‘must attend’ event for general partners as well as for limited partners seeking access to the Central and Eastern European market” (Richard Seewald, Partner, Alpha Associates AG)

Whilst primarily focusing on current critical trends and future deals, this premier event will also discuss a wide array of the latest best practice strategies employed by leading LPs, private equity firms, venture capitalists, private equity funds of funds, hedge funds, wealth managers, and investment bankers, alongside those of traditional asset managers who have been successful in outperforming the market and achieving good returns.

“A very good range of topics and representatives from various institutions. Very valuable input from GPs’ perspective”, S.Urbanek, IK Investment Partners

Don’t miss this latest opportunity to hear from, network with and benchmark yourself against industry colleagues, competitors, key figures and market leaders at the forefront of CEE Private Equity.

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Expect to meet influential industry deal-makers and gain crucial insight on the most important issues going on in the industry right now and in the near future: • The global financial crisis: Practical implications for the CEE private equity industry • Comprehensive macroeconomic outlook: Which regions offer the best growth potential? • Comprehensive sector outlook: Where to look for good returns, long-term investments and sustainable value • Strategies for succeeding in the environment where debt is a burden to be paid off and not an asset to be passed around • Financing solutions for today’s deals - alternative sources of finance to debt • Opportunities for restructuring in a distressed market • Building, liquidating or restructuring a portfolio: Assessing the importance of the best investment managers

Join us for our 14th Annual CEE Private Equity Forum, proven by time and again to be the best Private Equity Forum in the CEE market today. Register early to secure your place!