Former Apprentice contestant buys out Alan Sugar to take full ownership of firm

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"Apprentice winner Tom Pellereau has taken full ownership of his beauty technology company, Stylpro, by buying out Lord Alan Sugar's 50 per cent stake. The move concludes a 14-year partnership that began when Pellereau secured investment from Lord Sugar on the BBC reality series. Mr Pellereau, the first winner to secure a cash investment and business partnership rather than a job, has purchased Lord Sugar's 50 per cent share for an undisclosed sum."

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