UK - Marks and Spencer has announced plans to plug its £704m DB pension deficit using an extensive property portfolio and redeeming secured bonds.
M&S’ pension scheme will hold the property, with a current market value of £1.1bn, and lease it back at a fixed annual rate. This will contribute an instant £500m to the fund. M&S finance direct...
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