Some seven bidders are expected to submit second-round offers for the pub estate of UK brewer, Scottish & Newcastle, which is up for sale.
The 1,450-outlet chain is expected to be sold for around £2.3 billion. Among the bidders are thought to be the entrepreneur Reuben brothers, Mitchell & Butlers, Laurel Pub Company, Pubmaster and the French private-equity house, PAI.
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