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Prestbury walks away from Little Chef
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M&C Report team
2006-01-08T13:25:00+00:00
Prestbury has withdrawn from the £55m acquisition of 65 Little Chefs. The transaction had been structured as a sale and leaseback deal.
The Times 07/01/06 page 50 (Need to know)
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