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| John Whittaker |
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| RESULTS 2006 |
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£1,300m |
Property |
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| Whittaker, 64, bought Mersey Docks and Harbour Company in 2005 for £771m. The Isle of Man-based businessman is building an empire embracing ports, retailing and airports. He took his company Peel Holdings private in 2004 and has more than 68% of the shares. Among Peel’s other assets is John Lennon airport in Liverpool and Clydeport, the Scottish ports operation. In the year to March 2005 Peel had £1.34 billion of net assets. Whittaker’s stake would be worth £915m. With the rise in the value of ports, we add £300m. He has other wealth. |
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| RESULTS 2005 |
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42= |
Worth |
2005: £900m |
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