European private equity firms have been hit especially hard by the financial and economic crisis. In 2008, investment volumes dropped by 27% and the forecasts for 2009 show a further decline by up to 40%.

Despite cautiously optimistic economic forecasts for 2010, the market environment will remain tough – according to Roland Berger Strategy Consultants as indicated in their current "European private equity outlook 2010" analysis.

Key success factors for surviving the crisis include carefully examining each acquisition, actively managing portfolios and quickly implementing the necessary restructuring actions. In 2010, more and more attractive companies will be coming on the market, thereby providing PE firms with new opportunities.

CONTENTS
A. European private equity market overview What will come after the crisis? 3
B. The PE environment is remaining difficult How are the macro indicators developing? 9
C. A call for active PE performance improvement – What kind of fund manager is needed? 20

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Munich, Vienna, Frankfurt, December 2009
Roland Berger Strategy Consultants

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