TalkTalk Secures £400m Refinancing to Avoid Collapse
Founder Sir Charles Dunstone leads £65m initial injection with further investments and asset consolidations planned.
- TalkTalk's refinancing package includes an immediate £65m injection, with a total of £400m planned.
- Lenders have extended debt deadlines to 2027, providing crucial breathing space for the company.
- Assets from Virtual1, Ovo, and Shell internet brands will be consolidated into TalkTalk.
- The company faced potential collapse due to a £1bn debt load and declining customer base.
- CEO Tristia Harrison will step down next month, to be replaced by CFO James Smith.