Quick Update please.Can any long term holder give me a quick...

Quick Update please.
Can any long term holder give me a quick potted history. As an ex kiwi I'm familiar with Sir Ron from his Briely(sp?) days but a potted history and overview of GPG would be appreciated.

I've had a quick look through filing and so far gather:-
They are looking to start returning funds to 2010, Is that right and how much are they looking at returning?
Main operating company is Coats.
Various investment in listed companies.

A quick look makes me want to dig deeper as there looks like value there, but with multiple listing and associated companies I'd appreciate and kick start.

TIA
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