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The company is looking to complete the sell-off, expected to raise around £2.3 billion, by the end of the year. Some 1,400 pubs are included in the package.
Second-round bidders were thought to include Pubmaster, Laurel Pub Company, Mitchells & Butlers, the gaming and leisure tycoon, Trevor Hemmings, and Pontins.
Sectors: Beer & cider
Companies: Scottish & Newcastle