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LXB seeks £100m to invest in retail parks

By Daniel Thomas, Property Correspondent

Published: October 9 2009 00:10 | Last updated: October 9 2009 00:10

A well-known property entrepreneur is preparing to raise about £100m ($161m) on the public market to take advantage of low prices in the out-of-town retail park sector.

LXB Properties, a retail property company managed by veteran investor and fund manager Tim Walton, is expected to soon announce an intention to float on Aim, with a mandate to buy and develop retail assets in the UK.

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