French buyout house returns record €669m

Apax France returned almost €700m to investors against last year's backdrop of rising exit activity across much of Europe

Apax France experienced a record year for exits in 2011, returning almost €700m to investors, against last year's backdrop of rising exit activity across much of Europe.

Apax France - which has no connection to the UK-headquartered buyout firm Apax Partners beyond historical ties - released an annual report that said it had returned €669m to investors through nine divestments.

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