DIY Retailer Homebase in Talks with Potential Investors for Growth
- Homebase to begin discussions with potential investors
- Sales plummeted from £788m to £701m in the latest annual results
- Homebase owner Hilco Capital acquired the DIY chain for £1 in 2018
- Sainsbury’s agreed to acquire 10 Homebase stores under a £130m deal
Homebase, the home and garden retailer, is set to initiate discussions with potential investors next week, as reported by Retail Week. This move comes after Sainsbury’s agreed to acquire 10 Homebase stores under a £130m deal, expected to complete in early September. The company experienced losses of £84m during its latest annual results, contrasting the previous year’s profit of £30m. Sales dropped from £788m to £701m during this period, as per The Times. Homebase owner Hilco Capital acquired the DIY chain for just £1 in 2018 and has allegedly been in talks with various parties regarding offloading the business. Amidst the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, retailers are striving to attract shoppers.
Factuality Level: 8
Factuality Justification: The article provides relevant information about Homebase’s financial situation and upcoming talks with potential investors, as well as the recent acquisition by Sainsbury’s. It also mentions the previous owner of Homebase, Hilco Capital. However, it lacks some details on the specific investors involved in the discussions and could provide more context on how the cost-of-living crisis is affecting retailers.
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Financial Markets Impacted: Homebase and Sainsbury’s stocks may be impacted by the acquisition deal and potential investors talks.
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