Deal facts
- Buyer
- Modella Capital
- Target
- WH Smith PLC UK High Street business
- Deal value
- GBP 40,000,000
- Announced
- 30 June 2025
- Status
- Completed
- Sector
- Consumer & Retail
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Consideration
- cash, deferred
Sources
Modella Capital has agreed to acquire the WH Smith PLC UK High Street business in an asset sale transaction valued at £40 million. The consideration for this deal comprises a mix of cash and deferred payments. The transaction was announced and completed on 30 June 2025, marking the immediate transfer of the retail assets from the incumbent owner to the new buyer.
This acquisition targets the core high street operations within the retail sector in Great Britain. The deal structure allows the buyer to secure specific assets while managing the financial outlay through a combination of immediate liquidity and future obligations. The transaction is now complete following the successful execution of the agreed terms on the announcement date.
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Modella Capital to acquire WH Smith PLC UK High Street business
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