THE North West accounted for 21% of all UK private equity buyouts during the first six months of 2012, making it the busiest region outside of London, according new research.Figures from the Centre for Management Buyout Research (CMBOR) stated that deals with a value of £1.9bn were done during the region in the first half - bettered only by the £2.9bn of deals done in the capital.The North West figure was heavily skewed by the £1.55bn deal done for Deeside-based frozen food retailer Iceland led by founder Malcolm ......for the full story register now for free or login below...