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Brewdog co-founder James Watt launches bid to buy back beer firm
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Brewdog co-founder James Watt launches bid to buy back beer firm
James Watt has made an official offer to repurchase the craft beer company months after its acquisition by Tilray.
- Watt said in an email to investors that if his bid succeeds, Equity for Punks shareholders would receive the same stake they once held for free.
- Brewdog was bought by Tilray earlier this year after collapsing with debts exceeding £500m.
- Watt previously attempted to buy back the firm after its collapse but lost to Tilray.
- Watt stood down as chief executive in 2024 and later launched a new beer brand, Second Best.
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