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Poundland owner plots sale of discount chain a year after takeover
Gordon Brothers is in talks to launch an auction as Poundland reports a £79 million loss and continues a major restructuring.
- Gordon Brothers, the Boston-based owner of Poundland, is exploring a sale of the discount chain just over a year after acquiring it for £1, though no final decision has been made.
- The investment firm purchased Poundland from Pepco Group in July 2025, subsequently implementing a High Court-approved restructuring that closed 200 shops, leaving approximately 600 stores operating across the UK.
- Managing Director Barry Williams reported "significant progress" earlier this year, yet accounts show Poundland recorded a £79m pre-tax loss in the year to September 2024, with revenue falling 2.5 per cent.
- Advisers are anticipated to be appointed within days to oversee the potential auction, creating uncertainty for the 12,000 people employed by Poundland nationwide.
- This strategy aligns with Gordon Brothers' typical model of buying, restructuring, and selling assets, as the firm maintains a large selection of businesses frequently listed for auction or investment.
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Poundland owner plots sale of high street chain just one year after €1 takeover deal . Gordon Brothers, the Boston-based investment firm that purchased Poundland for a nominal €1 just over a year ago, is now considering putting the discount chain back on the market, according to Sky News
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