Poundland Limited
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Poundland Limited - overview
Established
1990
Location
Walsall, -, UK
Primary Industry
Retail
About
Poundland Limited, based in the UK, is a prominent value retailer specializing in affordable products across diverse categories, catering to budget-conscious consumers seeking essential items at low prices. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Walsall, UK, Poundland Limited operates as a value retailer offering a wide range of products. The company has undergone significant changes, notably its acquisition in June 2025 by Gordon Brothers Group, LLC from Pepco Group Limited and Steinhoff International Holdings N. V.
for approximately GBP 80 million as part of restructuring efforts. Poundland has completed a total of 6 deals, with its most recent deal taking place on June 12, 2025. Jim McCarthy currently serves as the CEO. Poundland provides an extensive selection of products primarily priced at £1, including food and drink, health and beauty, household items, pet supplies, and seasonal offerings.
The retailer’s focus is on making everyday essentials accessible to a broad customer base, including families and students, through both in-store and online shopping options. For the most recent year, 2023, Poundland reported a revenue of GBP 2,174,182,300. 90 and an EBITDA of GBP 188,449,593. 50, showcasing a straightforward retail model based on direct sales of its products.
Looking ahead, Poundland aims to leverage its recent acquisition by Gordon Brothers Group, LLC to support growth initiatives. Plans include the launch of new products designed to meet seasonal trends. Additionally, Poundland is exploring expansion into new geographic markets to enhance its footprint by 2025. The recent funding will facilitate these strategic initiatives, enabling the company to adapt to evolving consumer demands.
Primary Industry
Retail
Sub Industries
Consumer Products, Supermarkets & Grocery Stores, Recreational Product Stores, Drug Stores/Convenience Stores, Clothing Stores
Website
www.poundland.co.uk
Verticals
E-commerce
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Amount Raised
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Poundland Limited - timeline of key events
Poundland Limited - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Mar 28, 2010 | Mar 27, 2011 | Apr 01, 2012 | Mar 31, 2013 | Mar 30, 2014 | Mar 29, 2015 | Mar 27, 2016 | Oct 01, 2017 | Sep 30, 2018 | Sep 29, 2019 | Sep 27, 2020 | Sep 26, 2021 | Sep 25, 2022 | Oct 01, 2023 | Sep 29, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 509,791,000 | 641,522,000 | 780,147,000 | 880,491,000 | 997,803,000 | 1,111,526,000 | 1,214,818,000 | 2,245,804,000 | 1,522,633,000 | 1,543,234,000 | 1,476,640,000 | 1,544,694,000 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | 25.8% | 21.6% | 12.9% | 13.3% | 11.4% | 9.3% | - | - | 1.4% | (4.3%) | 4.6% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 30,176,000 | 29,324,000 | 40,130,000 | 43,966,000 | 52,709,000 | 59,202,000 | 49,182,000 | (77,610,000) | 45,507,000 | 54,612,000 | 121,820,000 | 173,510,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 23,368,000 | 21,482,000 | 32,022,000 | 34,213,000 | 40,938,000 | 45,908,000 | 32,990,000 | (126,501,000) | 22,500,000 | 26,689,000 | 8,633,000 | 54,095,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 4.6% | 3.3% | 4.1% | 3.9% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | (5.6%) | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 3.5% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 5.9% | 4.6% | 5.1% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 4.0% | (3.5%) | 3.0% | 3.5% | 8.2% | 11.2% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 16,203,000 | 14,264,000 | 23,471,000 | 28,700,000 | 30,349,000 | 35,745,000 | 26,155,000 | (107,696,000) | 14,351,000 | 14,298,000 | (15,768,000) | 37,084,000 | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 3.2% | 2.2% | 3.0% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 3.2% | 2.2% | (4.8%) | 0.9% | 0.9% | (1.1%) | 2.4% | - | - | - |
Poundland Limited - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Add-on, Trade Sale | Completed | Poundland Limited | - | ||||||||
| Trade Sale | Completed | Poundland Limited | - | ||||||||
| Trade Sale | Completed | 99p Stores Ltd | - | ||||||||
| Private Placement/Follow on | Completed | Poundland Limited | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | 99p Stores Ltd | - |
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Poundland Limited - employee data
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