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Home improvement retailer Kingfisher sells Romanian unit for $74 million

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Posted on December 18, 2024

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LONDON (Reuters) - European home improvement retailer Kingfisher said on Wednesday it has agreed the sale of its Brico Depot Romania business to Altex Romania for an enterprise value of 70 million

Kingfisher Agrees to Sell Romanian Unit for $74 Million

LONDON (Reuters) - European home improvement retailer Kingfisher said on Wednesday it has agreed the sale of its Brico Depot Romania business to Altex Romania for an enterprise value of 70 million euros ($73.56 million).

It said the disposal, including a network of 31 stores in 24 cities, distribution operations, and head office in Bucharest, is expected to complete in the first half of Kingfisher's 2025/26 year.

($1 = 0.9516 euros)

(Reporting by James Davey; Editing by Tomasz Janowski)

Key Takeaways

  • Kingfisher sells Brico Depot Romania to Altex.
  • The sale is valued at 70 million euros.
  • Includes 31 stores across 24 cities.
  • Expected completion in first half of 2025/26.
  • Transaction part of Kingfisher's strategic plans.

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