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John Bell & Croyden has been acquired by Bestway (Holdings) Ltd.

The shareholders of John Bell & Croyden, Aurelius, have sold the business to Bestway Group.

John Bell & Croyden is an operator of a high-end pharmacy in central London.

Bestway Group is a diversified multinational family-owned business with annualized turnover in excess of US$5.7 billion.

Aurelius is a globally active alternative investor focused on private equity, private debt and real estate.

Oaklins Cavendish, based in the UK, advised the shareholders of John Bell & Croyden on the sale of the business to Bestway Group.

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Henry Wells

Partner
London, United Kingdom
Oaklins Cavendish

Lord Leigh of Hurley

Principal
London, United Kingdom
Oaklins Cavendish

Leo Holdsworth

Senior Associate
London, United Kingdom
Oaklins Cavendish

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