Philip Green should be investigated if BHS allegations emerge, says Vince Cable – The Guardian

The government should launch an investigation into Sir Philip Greens conduct as a company director if allegations emerge that he failed in his obligations while owning BHS, Sir Vince Cable, the former business secretary, has said. BHS shareholders led by Green, and the billionaires family, withdrew more than £580m in dividends, rental payments and interest…

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MusclePharm selling off subsidiary amid restructuring – Denver Business Journal

MusclePharm headquarters at 4721 Ironton St. in Denver Google Maps image MusclePharm Corp. said Wednesday it has a deal to sell a subsidiary, BioZone Laboratories Inc., for $9.8 million. The pending sale to Valencia, California-based Flavor Producers Inc. “is the latest step in MusclePharm’s restructuring plan,… Read the full article at: http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2016/04/27/musclepharm-selling-off-subsidiary-for-9-8m-amid.html

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Introduce breathing space to help turn more companies around, says R3 North East chair – North East Connected (subscription)

Struggling companies should be given up to six weeks free from creditor pressure to plan a recovery or rescue, according to the North East chair of insolvency trade body R3. In a week when two major UK retail names filed for administration, Neil Harrold, who is also a partner with Hay & Kilner Solicitors, has…

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Debt-to-equity swaps could help China but firms must restructure: IMF – Reuters

Chinese flag waves in front of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, October 29, 2015. Reuters/Jason Lee China’s massive corporate debt problem could be eased through debt-to-equity conversions or securitization of non-performing loans, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday, but only if these apply to viable firms that undergo restructuring. The…

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Debt-to-equity swaps could help China but firms must restructure -IMF – Yahoo News

By David Lawder WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) – China’s massive corporate debt problem could be eased through debt-to-equity conversions or securitization of non-performing loans, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday, but only if these apply to viable firms that undergo restructuring. The IMF said in a blog posting on its website that it welcomes…

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