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TPG puts British discount retailer Poundworld up for sale

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Reuters API
Published
May 14, 2018

Private equity group TPG has put British discount chain Poundworld up for sale after receiving expressions of interest for the struggling retailer, a person familiar with the matter said on Saturday.

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Poundworld had been due to launch a Company Voluntary Agreement which would allow it to restructure and close some stores as it battles a tough retail environment.

The source, who declined to be named, said the CVA process had now been postponed while TPG explores a sale.

The possible sale was first reported by Sky News. The source said information on Poundworld had been sent to a variety of potential buyers and there were early signs of interest.

No one at TPG was immediately available for comment.

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