Financial Deal Insights Energy & Utilities February 2008

Table of Contents

• DATAMONITOR VIEW
  • CATALYST
  • SUMMARY
• ANALYSIS
  • Two particular deals highlight the renewed focus on central and Eastern Europe
  • The acquisition of Euro-Petrol by Slovenia' s Petrol is a shrewd move
  • The sale of parts of Russia' s RAO UES brings M&A activity in central and Eastern Europe further to the fore
  • The outlook for M&A activity in the central and Eastern European region remains robust
• APPENDIX
  • Definitions
  • Ask the analyst
  • Datamonitor consulting
  • Disclaimer