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Uncertainty for Poundland stores across the Midlands as fears for future of discount chain heighten
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“These options will now be objectively evaluated, with a view to minimising uncertainty for Poundland’s people and all relevant stakeholders,” the spokesperson added.
It is understood that owner Gordon Brothers is currently leaning away from the main solvent takeover offer for the business.
As per Sky News , the directors appointed to the Poundland board this month are about to resign amid a dispute with the discounter’s majority owner, Gordon Brothers.
What the dispute means for Poundland as thousands of high street jobs at risk According to Sky sources , the dispute, centres on the shareholder’s decision not to accept a solvent offer for the company from Martin Property Group, meant that Poundland was increasingly likely to be broken up.
Poundland's leadership team had been working with Martin Property Group on a 'fully funded, ready-to-go' offer for the business that would keep it intact and build on the rapid progress already made, but the deal has reportedly fallen through due to a dispute with owner Gordon Brothers.
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