I raised the money myself from 36 private equity investors.

Equity investors still own 52 percent - which has a market value of $332 million.

What should I consider when looking for an equity investor?

Equity investors have made the most money this year by leaving the country.

Equity investors can provide the necessary capital in return for a share of your business.

However, equity investors in Blacks will be left with nothing.

"We work closely with the management team and have them become equity investors."

This will lead to a substantial new class of equity investors.

But clearly, a lot of equity investors are still hanging tough.

Also included as equity investors are several domestic and foreign banks.