James D. Rosener, partner and leader of Pepper Hamilton's International Practice Group, interviewed the Keynote speaker at the ACG New York International Event at the Hungarian Consulate.
Fireside Chat with Jim Rosener and Bela Szigethy - Part I
Fireside Chat with Jim Rosener and Bela Szigethy - Part II
European companies continue to garner interest from overseas investors. PE investors headquartered outside of Europe were involved in 718 deals totaling just over 150 billion in value — the second-highest year on record in terms of value. A steadily improving macroeconomic backdrop has been attracting investors to the continent. As a result, deals with at least one non-European investor accounted for 25 percent of all transactions in 2017, compared to just 22 percent in the prior year.
There are a multitude of possibilities for the increased interest from outside PE firms, such as:
- Best Practices in expanding your global footprint
- Trend for U.S. based PE companies to expand in Europe
- European funds investing in the United States
- Cross border acquisition of add-on businesses
Keynote Address: Accelerating European Globalization for Portfolio Companies
Bela Szigethy, Co-CEO, Riverside Company
Mr. Béla Szigethy founded The Riverside Company in 1988 and serves as its co-chief executive officer. Mr. Szigethy manages all aspects of The Riverside Company's activities.