Private equity: Unicorn targets energy and healthcare buy-outs

Treacherous conditions persist in the Middle East when it comes to closing private equity deals. But firms investing together and using equity rather than debt still have a chance.

Treacherous conditions persist in the Middle East when it comes to closing private equity deals. But firms investing together and using equity rather than debt still have a chance.

A good example is the 100% acquisition of Qatar Engineering and Construction Company (QCon) in October, from Qatar Shipping, which is listed on the Doha Stock Exchange and had wholly owned QCon since 2006. QCon is one of the biggest contractors and biggest providers of maintenance in the Qatari oil and gas sector.

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