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Atticus founder to close two funds and return $3bn to investors

Timothy Barakett, the founder of hedge fund firm Atticus Capital, is handing $3bn (€2.1bn) back to his investors and closing down a flagship fund, along with a smaller vehicle.

Atticus will continue to operate, and will manage the $1.2bn (€849m) Atticus European fund.

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