Mariner out on a limb as Becton's lenders call in the receivers THE co-founder of Becton Property Group has labelled its collapse a "tragedy" after its lenders called in the receivers yesterday, putting renewed pressure on one of its key shareholders, corporate raider Mariner Corporation. Max Beck, who founded the property development company with real estate agent Michael Buxton in 1976, told The Australian that Becton's demise was "incredibly disappointing" but he would not mount a rescue bid.