The retailer said the CVA had “been approved by the requisite majority” of more than 75% of creditors, including a swathe of disgruntled landlords, at the vote which took place on the proposed measure today. 

Along with moving 402 of its stores over to turnover-based rent agreements of up to 12%, the passage of the CVA means that New Look has also completed a contingent debt-for-equity swap, reducing debt from over £550m to around £100m. 

The retailer has also agreed an extension on its primary working capital facilities with its lenders and a cash injection of £40m to support its turnaround plan.