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REGENT’S view of the month - April 2009

European acquisition activity in April showed continued uncertainty. Deal flow remained fairly constant but the combined value of all deals fell further, highlighting the absence of the $1b+ transactions. It is quite likely that the appropriate lead has been given by the public markets as stocks rebounded strongly in the month. Increasing confidence could unlock the cheque books to release some of the trade and private equity cash that has been accumulated.

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