Becton starts winning support

Nov 29 2012 Updated July 4, 2023

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Boutique funds manager, Titanium Property Investment, has increased its investment in the Becton Group to 14%. Justifying their investment in part is the refinancing of the Becton Retirement Living business. Titanium represents sophisticated property investors.

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