Athlone completed 4 investments during the first quarter of 2006. The investments made are in Eastern Europe focusing on the energy sector, total investment value amounted to $326million.
During the year Athlone also completed the recruitment of its core team with the addition of 5 people.

Athlone expects to make several more investments over the coming year, and we continue to see good deal flow revealing the investment opportunities we seek.

Athlone continues to be excited by the reception it receives in the market for its particular and different approach to investments and its support of investee businesses.

“In all of our investments to date we have provided both practical hands-on advice as well as development capital. We are looking for companies where we can invest and apply our entrepreneurial skills to make a real difference.”
Said Jojar S Dhinsa, Athlone’s Chief Executive Officer