Asda’s assets used to fund EG Group UK and Ireland takeover

Asda store Barry

Asda’s takeover of EG Group UK and Ireland is reportedly being funded by the sale of the supermarket’s assets.

The £450m in equity stumped up by its owners is said to come entirely from the £1.7bn they received from the sale of 27 Asda warehouses in 2021. 

 

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