DFS considering stock market flotation

FURNITURE manufacturer and retailer DFS is reportedly lining up a stock market flotation which would value the company at up to £1bn.

According to The Sunday Times, the Doncaster-headquartered company’s private equity owner Advent will soon appoint advisers.

DFS was sold for around £500m to Advent in 2010 by its founder Lord Kirkham.

It employs around 3,000 people.

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