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Societe Generale's head of structured finance in London, Rob Bonfield, has spent a great deal of time trying to raise the bank's image in the buyout market and show that as well as being an underwriter it is also an efficient deal leader. Bonfield's efforts since he joined the bank in 1994 culminated in Societe Generale leading or jointly leading three deals in the 4th qtr of 1994. Bonfield says that Societe Generale has no aims to expand the number of people in its London office rapidly or to try to become a large volume player: it merely wants to be seen as a capable and credible deal leader.
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Societe Generale (SocGen) is a French company which has advantages in in meeting finance needs for international acquisitions. There is strong management buyout activity in France, and the company has developed a position in the UK market for senior debt. SocGen is also developing interest in the UK market for subordinated debt. SocGen is one of the biggest banks in Europe and is able to operate on a Pan-European level, so can help develop the market for management buyouts in Europe.
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Management buyouts (MBOs) in mainland Europe can offer opportunities for UK investors, and there is encouraging progress in the UK market. Cross-border transactions involve challenges relating to language, legal and other differences. Banks which have a network covering Europe, and experience in this area can provide added value through their involvement. Citibank is one such bank which has established a business in Europe and which sees MBOs as offering interesting opportunities.
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