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Food giant to potentially sell parts of its business

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 | DIVISION SALE
Facing mounting debt and unpopular management, Premier Foods is considering the sale of parts of its business. Its chairman Keith Hamill said: “I don’t think anything is off the table,” noting that Premier Food... continue reading

Pub group looking to sell its commercial property division

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 | DIVISION SALE
Ei Group, the UK’s largest pub company, is looking to sell its commercial property division which has a potential valuation of up to £300 million. Formerly known as Enterprise Inns, Ei Group has appointed Rothschild ... continue reading

Trading up for Menzies as search for buyer continues

Fri, 18 May 2018 | DIVISION SALE
Logistics group John Menzies has reported that is trading ahead of last year as it continues to search for a buyer for its newspaper and magazine distribution arm. Ahead of the firm's AGM, the company announced that it is ho... continue reading

Thomas Cook considers sale of Club 18-30

Tue, 15 May 2018 | DIVISION SALE
Thomas Cook has announced it may consider selling its Club 18-30 brand following the 2018 summer season after 20 years of ownership. According to a company spokeswoman, the leading holiday firm remains "committed" to Club 18-30 f... continue reading

CMG considers sale of specialist care business

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 | DIVISION SALE
The owners of the Care Management Group (CMG) have engaged an investment bank to help explore the sale of its dedicated care business in a deal expected to be worth around £150 million to £250 million. CMG, which is ... continue reading

Outsourcing giant plans £700m asset sale

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 | DIVISION SALE
One of the country’s largest outsourcing players, Capita, is planning to sell off nearly £700 million worth of assets, as well as a discounted rights issue for the same sum, in order to stave off spiralling debt. The... continue reading

William Hill gives up Australian business in £170m deal

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 | DIVISION SALE
One of the world’s largest betting companies has sold off its Australian business following a crackdown on the country’s gambling laws. A ban on credit betting – where customers are leant money at an interest r... continue reading

Cannes organiser Ascential to sell exhibitions arm

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 | DIVISION SALE
Ascential, the company that runs many of the world’s leading festivals, exhibitions and events, has announced that it could sell its live events arm to raise £300 million and allow it to focus on different business are... continue reading

BT forced to sell cable-making division

Wed, 21 Feb 2018 | DIVISION SALE
It has been widely reported that telecommunications firm BT has been forced to sell its cable-making arm as part of a wider effort to simplify its business following a string of financial setbacks. According to the Telegraph, the... continue reading

Rolls-Royce considers £700m energy sell-off

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 | DIVISION SALE
One of the UK’s most prestigious car manufacturers could dispose of one of its European subsidiaries in a deal anticipated to be worth £700 million as its new CEO continues to restructure the firm. Luxury car maker Ro... continue reading

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