Morrisons in Talks for 600 Million Pound Property Deal
The British supermarket chain is reportedly in discussions with investors including Realty Income for a financing deal tied to its store portfolio. This move follows efforts to streamline operations as the grocer faces intense competition and shifting consumer spending patterns.
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Morrisons is in talks with investors including United States-based Realty Income for a £600 million ($803 million) real estate deal. The transaction follows a February review by advisor CBRE to raise up to £1 billion from the grocer's freehold portfolio. The move signals a push to strengthen the balance sheet as the retailer faces intensifying competition in the United Kingdom.
