Advertorial ARYZAs new head of corporate insolvency, Tom OConnor. Aryza, a leading provider of financial software solutions, announces the appointment of Tom OConnoras its Head of Corporate Insolvency. With an extensive career spanning over a decade in the insolvency sector and a proven track record in product development and client engagement, Tom brings invaluable experience…
Business failures are on the rise in Britain, with several high-profile names lost already this year. But since the 1980s, the UK has made it a priority to throw a lifeline to struggling companies. It appears, however, that these efforts to enhance the law are being hampered by sloppy language in the media, increasing the…
Data from the Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA) has found a significant rise in personal insolvencies for the March 2024 quarter. According to the report, there has been a 19.5% increase compared to the same period last year. Unsurprisingly, economic challenges have been contributing to this rise, including cost of living pressures. However, a large…
Latest monthly figures from the Insolvency Service for England & Wales have indicated that personal insolvency figures fell by 4% in May 2024 with a total of 9,266 personal insolvencies registered when compared to last month. Personal insolvencies decreased by 7.2% when compared May 2022s total of 9,986 and decreased by 15.7% compared to pre-pandemic…
A building company that straddled two different states and territories has collapsed, leading to a domino effect impacting 130 projects and 80 staff members. On Friday, creditors voted to place Cubitts Granny Flats and Home Extensions into liquidation. The builder worked in both NSW and the ACT and been in business for 30 years. News.com.au…
Cubitt’s in Emu Plains. Share this story Efforts to save long-time Penrith business Cubitts Granny Flats and Home Extensions have failed. After 30 years, the family owned business has been formally placed into liquidation by creditors. As previously reported by the Weekender, the business was placed into voluntary administration in February. There is some bright…
Sydney-based theatre-makers Darlinghurst Theatre Company have announced today that they entered voluntary administration on June 17th. BRI Ferriers Jonathon Keenan and Peter Krejci have been announced as the Joint & Several Administrators of the theatre company as they seek a means to save or restructure the business. They have asked any parties interested in assisting…
In short: Childcare group Precious Cargo has gone into voluntary administration. Founder and director Cheryl Shigrov says seven operating childcare centres are affected in South Australia. A further four non-trading entities are in liquidation. What’s next? She says the childcare centres will remain operational until a buyer is found. A Montessori childcare chain that has…
Tasmanian-headquartered food business HS Fresh Food has been placed into voluntary administration, with a sale or restructure of the business likely. HS is a major supplier of salads and fresh produce to Coles and Woolworths and the parent company behind the brands Houstons Farm, Sunfresh, Gourmet Selections and HS Fresh Farms. Advertisement Administrators from FTI…
Australian agribusiness HS Fresh Food, known for its fresh salads, ready-made meals, and pre-prepared vegetable products, has entered into voluntary administration, impacting around 500 jobs. The company, which operates under brands such as Houston’s Farm, Sunfresh, and Gourmet Selections, and supplies to major retailers like Coles and Woolworths, appointed FTI Consulting administrators Vaughan Strawbridge, Joanne…