Walmart is selling Asda to a consortium of investors led by Zephyr, the private equity arm of Goldman Sachs.
Walmart has reached an agreement to sell Asda, its UK subsidiary, to a consortium of investors led by Zephyr, the private equity arm of Goldman Sachs.
The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, values Asda at £6.8 billion (US$8.8 billion).
Under the terms of the deal, Walmart will retain a minority stake in Asda and will have a seat on the board.
The sale is part of Walmart’s ongoing efforts to focus on its core businesses and move away from non-core assets.
Who is Walmart selling Asda to?
The answer is a consortium of investors led by Zephyr, the private equity arm of Goldman Sachs. The deal values Asda at £6.8 billion), and under the terms of the deal, Walmart will retain a minority stake in Asda and will have a seat on the board.