A Nordic fashion and home furnishings chain is facing a significant financial crisis. The company has a bond worth 1.5 billion that has matured this summer, and it is struggling to make the necessary payments to bondholders.
The Nordic chain, the Ellos Group, reports sales remain stable, however it is experiencing a decline in operating profit.
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Johan Stigson, the CFO, has revealed that the company has been working on securing long-term financing for some time. Currently, Ellos Group is engaged in negotiations to resolve its financial issues but lacks the immediate resources to settle its debt.
Source: www.dagenshandel.se