China’s Hillhouse said to near deal to buy iconic Scotch brand Loch Lomond

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By Manuel Baigorri, Sarah Syed, Giles Turner

June 6, 2019

Hillhouse Capital is close to a deal to acquire a majority stake in iconic Scottish whisky maker Loch Lomond Distillers Ltd. to expand its portfolio of consumer brands, according to people familiar with the matter.

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