1: Covid-19 special

The private equity industry is shifting its strategy to cope with the deadly coronavirus pandemic, delaying deals and fortifying their portfolios to weather the sharpest downturn in generations. Unquote editor Greg Gille gives an overview of the situation across Europe and later hosts senior reporter Alessia Argentieri and reporter Katharine Hidalgo to hear how GPs have reacted in southern Europe and the UK 0:00 – Intro 1:29 – Industry overview 7:53 – Southern Europe in crisis mode 18:28 – UK scrambles to adapt Note: this episode was recorded prior to the sale process for the UK's Asda falling through as well. Theme music: ©2012 Kick Up The Fire