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...Epiris is named for Electra Partners (EP) and Iris, the daughter of Electra in Greek mythology. She delivered messages from gods in Olympus to earth. Not all of them were palatable....
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...Mr Bramson’s stake — and his record in shaking up F&C Asset Management, and Electra Private Equity — give him a foot in the door....
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...The legend of Electra holds a particular fascination in today’s climate....
...The government has cut its stake to below 7 per cent and is expected to sell its remaining shares in the next few weeks....
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