THE total value of private equity buyouts completed in Yorkshire increased by almost 150% to £235m over the first half of 2012.

That's according to the latest data published by the Centre for Management Buyout Research (CMBOR), sponsored by Equistone Partners Europe and Ernst & Young.

The deals completed so far this year are equivalent to 71% of the £332m during the whole o......for the full story register now for free or login below...