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May 2023
London investment firm buys Masham's Black Sheep Brewery
A London investment firm has bought troubled Black Sheep Brewery in Masham.
Black Sheep announced early this month it intended to appoint administrators after being hit hard by covid and rising costs.
Breal Capital was reported to be leading the race to acquire the company.
Today the news was confirmed in a short statement which did not reveal how much had been paid for the business.
However, the news saved about 50 jobs in Masham and more in the supply chain.
The new owners said it had "a proven track record of successfully transforming and growing the businesses it acquires".
A spokesperson for the new Black Sheep Brewing Company said:
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