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3D Says Toho Share Purchase Is Long-Term Investment, Not Attempt at Control
3D Investment Partners said its planned stake ramp-up in Toho Holdings is aimed at generating significant returns through mid- to long-term investments and not at taking control of the drug wholesaler’s management. The investment fund noted this intention in its…
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