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Pepco Group NVHigh Court in England approves Poundland's restructuring plan
The High Court in England, United Kingdom has approved Poundland's restructuring plan, listed retailer Pepco Group said in a market filing.
The key elements of agreements will allow for the implementation of the features of Poundland’s restructuring transaction that relate to Pepco Group, namely Pepco Group will provide Poundland with a new overdraft facility of up to GBP 30 million (EUR 34.8 mln).
Secondly, the unsecured loans previously advanced by Pepco Group to Poundland will be repaid through the issuance of shares representing a minority investment interest in 1903 Peach Bidco Limited, the Poundland Group’s direct parent company, which will enable Pepco Group to participate in the longer-term value creation potential of Poundland.
In addition, the company said that the maturity under the existing GBP 30 million (EUR 34.8 mln) secured loan advanced by Pepco Group to Poundland will be extended from September 1, 2025 to September 1, 2030.
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