TalkTalk got debt greenlight for £400mln refinancing

TalkTalk has announced a £400 million refinancing deal to avoid an imminent debt default.

The company, which was listed on the London Stock Exchange until its acquisition in 2021, served close to million broadband customers in the UK.

It reached an agreement with lenders to extend a debt maturity 2027, buying TalkTalk time to implement its new business plans for wholesale and consumer networks.

The deal includes an immediate £65 million capital injection from its private shareholders, along with an additional £170 million of liquidity.

It is intended to stabilize the company’s financial position.

The refinancing also ushers in leadership changes with chief executive Tristia Clarke, stepping down into a non-executive role, and, chief financial officer James Smith becoming the new chief executive.