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US firms dominate European buyout market

US-based buyout firms have dominated the European private equity market this year with more than half of the top 10 dealmakers coming from North America.

US-based buyout firm Kohberg Kravis Roberts was the biggest dealmaker by volume after agreeing five deals worth $25.6bn (€19.5bn), according to research by data provider Thomson Financial.

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