CVC 'mulls over first Mid-East deal' in hunt for new markets
Dubai
CVC Capital Partners is considering its first investment in the Middle East as Europe's largest private-equity company works to expand its business into new geographies, according to people familiar with the matter.
The London-based buyout firm has considered potential targets including United Arab Emirates-based shisha maker Al Fakher Tobacco Trading as well as education companies, the people said, asking not to be identified as the information is not public.
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