Acquisition History / Modella Capital / WHSmith UK High Street business
Modella Capital Acquires WHSmith UK High Street business
Announced March 28, 2025 — $102.6M
What happened
WH Smith sold its UK high street stores to turnaround investor Modella Capital for an enterprise value of £76M, leaving it as a pure travel retailer. The sale completed on 30 June 2025.
- Acquirer
- Modella Capital
- Target
- WHSmith UK High Street business
- Announced
- March 28, 2025
- Price
- $102.6M
- Industry
- Retail
- Buyer type
- Private equity
- Status
- Closed
By the numbers
Frequently Asked Questions About This Acquisition
When did Modella Capital acquire WHSmith UK High Street business?
Modella Capital acquired WHSmith UK High Street business on March 28, 2025. This was Modella Capital's 1st publicly tracked acquisition out of 1 we have on record.
How much did Modella Capital pay for WHSmith UK High Street business?
Modella Capital paid $102.6M for WHSmith UK High Street business.
What does WHSmith UK High Street business do?
WH Smith sold its UK high street stores to turnaround investor Modella Capital for an enterprise value of £76M, leaving it as a pure travel retailer. The sale completed on 30 June 2025.
What other Retail companies has Modella Capital acquired?
WHSmith UK High Street business is Modella Capital's only publicly tracked acquisition in Retail so far.
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