Signa
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Signa’s €5bn debt backed by just €250m of assets
A Viennese insolvency lawyer has taken over the running of Signa Holding
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Signa moved millions to Benko family before collapse
The mysterious €300m will not be recovered, says administrator
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Signa administrators seek €350m to avoid fire sale
Assets include a £2bn stake in Selfridges
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Taxman closes in on Benko’s properties
The co-owner of Selfridges is at risk of losing his luxury Alpine villa
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Central looks to build up Selfridges stake
Co-owner Signa is expected to sell assets to recover creditors’ money
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Insurers amassed €3bn exposure to Signa
Munich Re and Allianz are heavily exposed to the struggling property empire
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Signa’s debts more than doubled before collapse
Insolvency filing shows debts leaping from less than €2bn to €5bn
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Signa files for administration
The Austrian co-owner of Selfridges has failed to secure fresh capital
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Signa held talks with Elliott over €400m bailout
No deal was reached, as the Austrian property group struggles with €13bn of debt
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Central Group takes control of Selfridges
The Thai group has converted a €364m loan into equity to take control
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Signa picks chair to replace Benko
Turnaround specialist Arndt Geiwitz will chair the €27bn Selfridges co-owner
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Selfridges’ future in doubt as Signa topples chair
A restructuring plan for Signa could see it sell its Selfridges stake