Marston's PLC (LSE:MARS) acquired Eight Pubs from S.A. Brain & Company Limited for £4 million on March 10, 2021. Many of the pubs are being leased to Marston’s on inflation linked long lease agreements of 25 years. Seven pubs will be converted into franchises. The deal safeguarded 1,300 SA Brains & Co pub staff who have transferred over to Marston’s on the same employment terms. Marston's PLC (LSE:MARS) completed the acquisition of Eight Pubs from S.A. Brain & Company Limited on March 10, 2021.