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Waterstone’s Sale For £53m Is Confirmed

Russian billionaire Alexander Mamut has acquired the 296-store book chain from HMV for £53m. The sale, to A&NN Capital Fund Management, is awaiting shareholder approval, but the deal should be finalised by the end of June.

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