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Pricewise founder surprised liquidation took so long

Pricewise founder surprised liquidation took so long

When Polar Capital paid $2.3 million for the business in October 2020, it had 18 outlets. When liquidators were appointed, just the Nelson store was trading. 

Victoria Young 18 Feb 2022
Covid cited as discount retailer Pricewise collapses
Economy

Covid cited as discount retailer Pricewise collapses

Colin Neal's Polar Capital was not enough to save the struggling retailer.

Victoria Young 17 Feb 2022
Ebos doesn't overpay for businesses it buys: CEO
Markets

Ebos doesn't overpay for businesses it buys: CEO

Ebos chief executive John Cullity said multiples these days tend to be between seven and nine times operating earnings, up from 5.5 times to six times five years ago.

Jenny Ruth 17 Feb 2022
Kathmandu shares fall as covid bites into first-half earnings
Markets Free

Kathmandu shares fall as covid bites into first-half earnings

Kathmandu said covid lockdowns sliced $35m off its first-half earnings.

Ella Somers 11 Feb 2022