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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.
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