Sports Direct in advanced talks to sell Shirebrook property
Mike Ashley's Sports Direct said on Friday that it is in advanced talks to sell a freehold property in Shirebrook for just over £12m in cash.
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If the deal completes, the company will take a 15-year lease of the property and continue to operate it as a distribution centre, offices and retail.
Sports Direct said it plans to put the proceeds of the sale towards working capital and its group operations.
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