Plutus Payroll still in negotiations over IT contractor payment drama – CRN Australia

Unpaid IT contractors are still scrambling for answers in the wake of pay management service Plutus Payroll suddenly suspending operations following what it described as a “commercial dispute”. Plutus Payroll informed contractors on Monday night that it had suspended business activities, effective immediately. Plutus said some payments scheduled between 27 April to 2 May may…

ESP Resources Bankruptcy Liquidation Approved – Bankrupt Company News (press release) (blog)

AdvertisementThe U.S. Bankruptcy Court issued an order converting ESP Resources Chapter 11 reorganization cases to liquidation under Chapter 7. The order states, The captioned cases are converted to cases under Chapter 7 of Title 11 of the United States Code. The U.S. Trustee is directed to immediately appoint a chapter 7 trustee for each case.…

Eagle Boys head office in voluntary administration but says franchises are operating business as usual – SmartCompany.com.au

The franchisor of national pizza chain Eagle Boys has entered voluntary administration ahead of a potential sale. However, the appointment of external managers does not extend to Eagle Boys franchises, which are owned by franchisees and continue to operate on a business as usual basis, Eagle Boys said in a statement late last week. Administrators…

Rolleston subdivision on backburner following liquidation – The Press

JOSEPH JOHNSON/FAIRFAX NZ Rolleston is one of Canterbury’s fastest growing towns. The $13 million failure of property company FCL Holdings (in liquidation) means a planned special housing subdivision at Rolleston near Christchurch is unlikely to proceed in the near future. FCL entered a purchase agreement in mid-2016 to buy the rural block from interests associated with Dryden Trust and Dean and…