Citigroup analysts have identified 11 technology stocks that are attractive targets for leveraged buyouts as the bank estimated there is $125bn (€95bn) of private equity capital available for $750bn of leveraged US acquisitions this year.

Citigroup's technology research team said in a report: "Coupling technology's increasing LBO attractiveness with large available LBO capital suggests that private equity's relationship with public technology equities is set to strengthen further in 2007."