Apollo Global Management not planning HMV takeover - report

RHIAN JONES

Apollo Global Management is reportedly not planning to takeover HMV, after the private equity firm took on a percentage of HMV’s debt from Allied Irish Bank.

Last night, the struggling retailer finally went bust and is seeking a purchaser for the business. But, despite speculation, that Apollo was preparing a takeover of the firm earlier this month, a Reuters source says that is not the case.

Apollo was also reported to have bought 10% (more than £20m) of HMV’s ...

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