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Europe · 4 posts
Who Really Controlled Voltaire? A Sawiris-Linked Fraud Trial in London
A 10-week trial opened in London on 12 October. Sawiris-linked companies say they were misled about who controlled the currency business they funded. What it teaches about checking control.
From Tech Shares to Somerset Farmland: Koos Bekker and The Newt
Koos Bekker's family trust has sold Prosus and Naspers shares to fund hotel building. In Somerset, the couple's estate, The Newt, spans over 2,700 acres, a Guardian analysis says.
Why a Canadian Family Is Buying Boots for $8.9 Billion
On 7 October the Canadian Westons agreed to buy Boots from Sycamore Partners. Who the buyer really is, why there are two Wittingtons, and what patient family capital offers a seller.
A Listing Three Layers Deep: Airtel Money Goes Public in London
Airtel Money began trading in London on 9 October at a £5.3 billion valuation, with no new money raised. How the Mittal group keeps control by listing its businesses one layer at a time.