John Bell & Croyden has been acquired by Bestway (Holdings) Ltd.
August 2023 — 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.
Our role in the transaction
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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Oaklins Cavendish
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