All Mergers & acquisitions articles – Page 42
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AnalysisAnalysis: The secrets behind JD Sports' success
JD Sports has posted a stellar set of full-year results as EBITDA rocketed more than £100m and sales sprinted ahead.
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NewsMonsoon becomes latest retailer to mull potential CVA
Monsoon has said it is looking to “accelerate” the process of its store closures as it mulls a potential CVA in order to restructure its estate.
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NewsLord Rose criticises Mike Ashley for high street ‘oligopoly’ plans
Former Marks & Spencer boss Lord Stuart Rose has lambasted Mike Ashley over his plans to create a UK retail high street “oligopoly”, and said the sector is still too focused on bricks and mortar.
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NewsPhilip Green paid just 76p to buy back Leonard Green stake
Sir Philip Green paid $1, or 76p, to buy back a 25% stake in Topshop that he sold to US private equity firm Leonard Green in 2012.
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NewsLK Bennett sold to Chinese partner
LK Bennett has been purchased by Rebecca Feng, who runs the fashion retailer’s Chinese franchise business, after going into administration in early March.
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NewsBonmarché warns Philip Day offer 'undervalues' business
Bonmarché has warned prospective buyer Philip Day that his recent bid “undervalues” the business, but has offered further talks.
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NewsArcadia revamps board as Green mulls restructure
Sir Philip Green has recruited two restructuring specialists to the board of Arcadia, as he mulls a potential CVA for his struggling fashion empire.
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NewsDebenhams owners hire turnaround expert
Debenhams’ new owners are set to appoint a turnaround chief just one day after seizing control of the business.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What next for Debenhams?
Debenhams’ lenders took control of the department store business today through a pre-pack administration, and a sale is now likely to be pursued.
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NewsChinese firm closes in on LK Bennett acquisition
A Chinese firm which supplies LK Bennett is closing in on a deal to buy the beleaguered fashion retailer from administrators.
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NewsAshley offers to underwrite Debenhams equity issue
Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley proposed to underwrite a £150m equity raise for existing Debenhams shareholders but has also called for members of the department store group’s board to take a lie detector test.
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NewsJD Sports buys Pretty Green out of administration
JD Sports has snapped up Liam Gallagher-founded fashion retailer Pretty Green days after administrators were appointed.
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NewsPhilip Day makes £5.7m swoop on Bonmarché
Philip Day has launched a takeover bid for Bonmarché after swooping on more than half of the embattled retailer’s shares.
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NewsDebenhams to Ashley: Back us or it's an administration
If Debenhams cannot strike an agreement with top shareholder Mike Ashley, a pre-pack administration is likely.
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NewsUpdate: Ashley lashes out as Debenhams refinancing plans backed
Mike Ashley has slammed Debenhams advisers after bondholders backed the embattled retailer’s £200m refinancing plans.
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NewsDune makes rescue bid for LK Bennett
Footwear chain Dune has launched a bid to rescue LK Bennett from administration.
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NewsWalmart's McKenna hits out at CMA over Sainsbury's-Asda probe
Walmart International boss Judith McKenna has taken a swipe at competition authorities for failing to understand the changing nature of the UK grocery market.
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OpinionOpinion: The CMA has got it very wrong on Sainsbury's-Asda
So, it’s been yet another week when the elite in power are stubbornly refusing to bend, ignoring common sense and seemingly intent on delivering an inferior outcome for the people of the UK.
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NewsSports Direct mulls cash bid for Debenhams
Sports Direct is considering making a cash offer for Debenhams in its latest attempt to gain control of the ailing business.
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NewsSports Direct slams Debenhams over rejected Magasin bid
Sports Direct has hit out at Debenhams’ board for rejecting its £100m offer for Magasin Du Nord and for failing to engage in discussions with the business.