Objective of the Panel
In recent times, the private equity industry has been forced to change the way that deals are originated, evaluated and executed. As firms compete to maintain superior returns for their limited partners, new and innovative approaches have been developed. This panel will debate recent trends and provide insight into the future of search and execution in the industry.

• How have new financing methods impacted capital structures for new deals?
• Are there competitive advantages for larger or smaller deals?
• What is the future of co-investment opportunities?

Panelists

Name Company Title Nikos Stathopoulos Richard Green Steve Coates David Pascall Apax Partners Kleinwort Capital Warburg Pincus Terra Firma - London Managing Director Managing Director Partner: LBO’s Operational Managing Director

Moderator

Name Company Title Neil Patey Ernst & Young Partner – Private Equity Team