Restart V & D in ‘final phase’ – Financieele Dagblad

A restart of department stores V & D seems secured. The administrators of the bankruptcy V & declared; D group run by one party exclusive talks, said negotiations are in ‘final stages’. That’s spokesperson Edwin van Wijk confirmed request on behalf of the directors.

According to an internal memo to the V & D personnel, where current affairs EenVandaag Friday quotes from the final interviews with a Dutch party. Director John van der Ent writes to be “very happy” with the prospective buyer.

Hang in there!

Onduidelijk would be that all property owners back to V & D want to rent, including the bank loan would not be final round. Van der Ent thanked his staff for all the efforts. “Hang in there!” As EenVandaag quotes from the memo.

According to Van Wijk is still uncertain how many stores make a new start. With the only remaining party be the “final details” discussed. “There is anyway a deal on a restart,” the spokesman said.

The discussions Jumbo closely involved. The supermarket chain bought earlier restaurant chain La Place from the bankrupt V & D assets. “This company has every interest in ensuring that as many La Place outlets in department stores may remain. So there is another party to take over the stores, “says Van Wijk.

Wages paid

The directors do not feel put under pressure because benefits agency UWV stop working after February 17 continued payment of wages and employees of V & D to stay at home. “There are examples of companies that one year after cessation of any practice yet made a new start,” says Van Wijk. He does not expect that it will come to that. “In theory, this evening or Sunday live on the negotiations, but no sooner than early next week is more likely.

On ask a Dutch or foreign party V & D to take over, Van Wijk will not go. Such statements only slow down the process. “I can only tell you, there will be a deal while preserving as many shops.” If the government managers do not come suddenly to this party, then there is a second candidate available who is now out of the negotiations

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