The board of 3i Smaller Quoted Companies is expected to shortlist some 18 suitors down to just four ...
The board of 3i Smaller Quoted Companies is expected to shortlist some 18 suitors down to just four later this month, after the original DWS deal for the company fell through. Charles Cade of Winterflood Securities believes the most likely candidates to take over the smaller companies trust run by Mike Prentis are investment managers without a similar mandate at present. Nick Greenwood of iimia believes the trust is a popular target because of the difficulties inherent in raising money for new launches. He sees four strong candidates to take on the 3i mandate in the shape of Gartmore, Inves...
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