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Safestay shares surged after £5.1m Glasgow freehold sale

It has closed the disposal of its Glasgow Charing Cross property, with proceeds earmarked for debt repayment and balance sheet support.

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Safestay (AIM:SSTY) shares were lifted 11.1% higher, to 15p, after the company completed the £5.1m sale of its Safestay Glasgow Charing Cross freehold.

Net proceeds will be applied to repaying debt and bolstering working capital, with the Glasgow site ceasing to trade under the Safestay brand following completion.

The disposal forms part of a stated strategy to unlock value from selected UK freehold assets while shifting toward an asset-light operating model.

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