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Private equity firms look to sell major UK high street brands
Original: After the sale of Boots it seems Private Equity groups are also looking to sell Pizza Express, Morrisons, Poundland & a
Following the sale of Boots, private equity groups are reportedly exploring exits from other well-known British retail and dining brands, including Pizza Express, Morrisons and Poundland. Commentators say the sell-offs may reflect a standard private equity strategy of restructuring businesses before cashing out, raising questions about what further ownership changes could mean for UK high streets.
Why now: The Boots sale has focused attention on whether a wider wave of private equity exits from UK retail is underway.
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- After the sale of Boots it seems Private Equity groups are also looking to sell Pizza Express, Morrisons, Poundland & a range of other High Street brands. So why is PE looking to cash out these investments? Partly PE strategy is always to 'restructure' & sale & so this could be… · ChrisMayLA6@mastodon.me.uk · 40
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