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Wells Fargo and Barclays Back Up to £85M Asset-Backed Facility for Headlam

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Headlam replaced its old borrowing with a new asset-backed facility from Wells Fargo and Barclays that offered up to £85m, but management says headroom is now exhausted. The board warns projected near-term losses and covenant breaches make administration the only workable option. Filings cite a tough market, tight stock, and £15m raised from selling property, amid efforts by a shareholder to replace directors.

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