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Poundland Buyout Talks Could Save 11,000 Jobs

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  • Management team led by Barry Williams and Andy Bond is in advanced buyout talks.
  • Deal could preserve up to 11,000 jobs at Poundland.
  • Management would receive equity and retain Williams as chief executive.
  • Gordon Brothers is seeking about £30 million for the sale.
  • An unnamed financial backer would become Poundland’s new owner.