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By Bethany Wales An influx of foreign tourists over the past 12 months has delivered a boost for the West End’s biggest landlord, Shaftesbury Capital, as it reveals its first financial results since its £3.5bn takeover last year. The London firm signed 526 lease deals over the period, accounting for £37m of rent, at 10 per cent ahead of the estimated rental value. Earnings per share (EPS) were also up, leading to a jump in the dividend from 2.5p per share to 3.15p per share. These are the first results posted by the company since its formation through the reverse takeover of Shaftesbury by Cap…

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