Supermarket Chain Offloads Thailand and Malaysia Operations

  • Tesco sells its Asian businesses in Thailand and Malaysia
  • CP Group reviews the transaction and receives approval from OTCC in Thailand
  • Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs in Malaysia approves the sale on 10 November
  • Disposal expected to complete around 18 December
  • Sale allows Tesco to focus on European businesses and pension deficit reduction

Tesco has confirmed the sale of its businesses in Thailand and Malaysia to C.P. Retail Development Company Limited (CPRD). CP Group has reviewed the transaction and received formal notice of approval from the Office of Trade Competition Commission (OTCC) in Thailand. Following further approval from the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs in Malaysia on 10 November, there are no further conditions outstanding and the disposal is expected to complete around 18 December. Tesco CEO Ken Murphy thanked colleagues for their hard work and dedication and expressed confidence that the agreement with CP Group will ensure continued success for the Asian businesses. The sale allows Tesco to focus on its European operations, contribute to pension deficit reduction, and return value to shareholders.

Factuality Level: 10
Factuality Justification: The article provides accurate information about Tesco’s sale of its businesses in Thailand and Malaysia, includes quotes from the CEO, and mentions the approval process by relevant authorities. It is clear, concise, and does not contain any irrelevant or misleading details.
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Financial Relevance: Yes
Financial Markets Impacted: Tesco’s share price and CP Group’s share price
Financial Rating Justification: The article discusses the sale of Tesco’s businesses in Thailand and Malaysia, which will impact the financial markets as it affects the companies involved and their respective stock prices.
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