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Poundland Files for Administration Protection as 12,000 Jobs Hang in the Balance
Poundland's US owner files for administration, risking 12,000 UK and Ireland jobs.
In brief
Poundland's US owner files for administration, risking 12,000 UK and Ireland jobs. Poundland's US owner Gordon Brothers filed for administration, putting 12,000 jobs at risk across 600 UK and Ireland stores. Originally reported by BigGo Finance.
Poundland Files for Administration
Gordon Brothers, the US owner of Poundland, filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators at the High Court.
12,000 Jobs at Risk
The filing puts up to 12,000 jobs across about 600 stores in the UK and Ireland at risk.
10-Day Creditor Protection
The filing gives the chain 10 days of protection from creditors while AlixPartners prepares to handle the process.
Rejected Management Bid
Gordon Brothers rejected a management-backed bid from Martin Property Group worth more than £15m.
Debt from Pepco Purchase
Gordon Brothers bought Poundland from Pepco for a nominal £1 in June 2025, taking on about £30m of debt.
Business Secretary Involvement
Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds wrote to Gordon Brothers seeking clarity on the situation.
Three Directors Resigned
Three independent directors resigned amid disquiet over the drift toward insolvency.
The big picture
Poundland's US owner Gordon Brothers filed for administration, putting 12,000 jobs at risk across 600 UK and Ireland stores.
