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What is a capital injection? A capital injection is an investment of capital in a project, business or investment, usually in the form of cash, equity or debt. Often the word injection implies that the business or organization receiving the funding may be in financial difficulty. However, the term can also refer more broadly to …

FTI Consulting, Inc. announced continued investment in its Aviation offering with the launch of a dedicated global industry practice and the appointment of two senior managing directors and four managing directors. This team will immediately bolster the depth of the company’s expertise for airlines, manufacturers, lenders, lessors, investors and other aviation industry players as they …

– By Holmes Osborne, CFA Toyota Motor Corp. (TM) released its fourth quarter and full year 2018 figures on May 8. While sales are up slightly, profits are down. The company focuses on emerging markets and uses common auto parts for its cars. Unfortunately, the number of Americans in arrears on auto payments for more …

Air India’s privatization could spill over into the next financial year as the divestiture process is unlikely to be completed in just over three months of 2020-21, an official said. Salt-software conglomerate Tata Group and US fund Interups Inc were among “multiple” entities that launched preliminary offers last week to buy loss-making carrier Air India. …

Minister of Finance and Civil Service, Dr. NigelClarke speaking in the House of Representatives (Photo: JIS) Dear Editor, I sat and digested the recent presentation of the budget debate by the Minister of Finance, Dr. Nigel Clarke. The presentation was robust, it articulated the challenges of the novel coronavirus pandemic and restored some confidence in …

Davy bowed to government pressure on Wednesday to issue a statement on his €4.1million fine to the Central Bank for “reckless” actions in relation to a bond deal in 2014, saying his advice board has begun a detailed review of the regulator’s findings and will take “appropriate action”. stock”. “Davy deeply regrets the shortcomings that …

ROME, ITALY – JULY 24: Economy Minister Giovanni Tria attends a press conference. Simona Granati | Corbis News | Getty Images Italy is about to come under closer scrutiny from European authorities, given its massive debt load. The European Commission, the EU’s executive, said last week that Rome had not reduced the level of its …

The Zacks SBIC & Commercial Finance segment is bearing the brunt of a low interest rate environment and subsequent increase in prepayments. These should continue to affect the profitability of players in the sector to some extent. However, regulatory changes and gradual economic recovery are expected to support the industry in the coming days. Moreover, …

On October 30, 2020, the CFPB released its long-awaited Final Debt Collections Rule (the “Rule”) which seeks to interpret the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (the “FDCPA”) and clarify how new communication technologies may be used in compliance with the FDCPA. As an unexpected twist, the CFPB delayed releasing its final rules regarding validation …

AURORA, Colo. – The Village Exchange Center helps the Aurora community by providing food and dignity to its patrons. Each week, volunteers purchase culturally appropriate food for the thousands of people who rely on the organization for nutrition and community engagement. “We allow them to choose the actual food they are going to eat. Because …

Over the past month, the Reserve Bank of India’s appointed banking ombudsman has refused to relieve retail investors of Yes Bank AT1 in at least two mis-selling complaints. In the first instance, he simply forwarded the complaint to Yes Bank, which denied the allegations and said the matter was pending. In the second, the ombudsman …

Dell Technologies Inc.’s chief financial officer, Tom Sweet, is focused on reducing a mountain of debt amid scrutiny from investors and analysts. The personal computer maker and data storage company plans to have conversations with credit rating companies over the next 12 to 18 months that could result in a premium corporate credit rating for …

With its “zombie” public companies and small business bankruptcies, the US economy is “dead” and a second stimulus won’t revive it, Harry S. Dent Jr. argues in an interview with ThinkAdvisor. “The Contrarian’s Contrarian,” as Dent is known, predicts that the pandemic-hit U.S. economy, amid a huge bubble created by the Federal Reserve, won’t bottom …

The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that it will extend its moratorium on all medical benefit and expense debt collections until at least September 30, 2021. The decision to extend the moratorium through the end of the fiscal year is part of the Biden administration’s COVID-19 relief plan, first published in an executive order …

LONDON (Reuters) – Hopes that the global economy can emerge from the mountain of debt accumulated during this year’s pandemic shock may not have factored in the uncomfortable prospect of a population spike over the past few years. next 50 years. The COVID-19 pandemic, associated lockdowns and resulting historic recessions have forced governments and businesses …

For those interested in availability payment (AP) or service payment structures for public-private partnerships (P3), June 15, 2020 was an important day despite the lack of fanfare. In a policy debate within the PPP space between those who view PAs as contractual obligations and those who view PAs as a “debt”, the Governmental Accounting Standards …

VSHRISTIN LAGARDE was once an underdog. Talk to The Economist, she relishes the memory of jostling bureaucrats – “men in gray suits” – when she took office as finance minister in 2007. She even installed a “psychedelic” carpet in her office, to make them look up from the ground. Now, Mrs Lagarde, who later led …

When the pandemic crippled the economy this spring, Walmart Inc. virtually closed the department where Christina Rogers works as an optician. His children’s schools have also closed. She thought she might have to dip into her savings as they hunkered down in St. George, Utah. Instead, his financial situation improved. Although her income plummeted when …

While some investors are already familiar with financial metrics (hat trick), this article is for those who want to learn more about return on equity (ROE) and why it matters. Learning by doing, we will look at ROE to better understand Ming Yuan Cloud Group Holdings Limited (HKG:909). Return on Equity or ROE is a …

On the little yellow post-it note that 20-year-old Alex Kearns left on his bedroom door, there was an ominous message saying to turn on the computer. Daniel Kearns turned on his son’s laptop in their home in Naperville, Ilinois. Within seconds, a four-paragraph letter flashed across the screen. “If you’re reading this, then I’m dead,” …

SEOUL, Oct. 13 (Yonhap) — Household loans from South Korean banks continued to grow at a rapid pace in September, mainly due to the acceleration of home-backed loans amid soaring prices. real estate, central bank data showed on Tuesday. Outstanding bank loans to local households stood at 957.9 trillion won ($832.5 billion) at the end …

The next federal election will likely be later this year, writes independent economist Stephen Koukoulas. (Source: Getty) Canberra’s political tacticians predict that the next federal election will take place in the latter part of 2021, between August and November. For Prime Minister Scott Morrison, the stakes of the election campaign are already well established. He …

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro kicked off the new year with a candid admission: “Brazil is broke. There’s nothing I can do. Latin America’s largest economy softened the initial economic blow of the coronavirus last year with a massive stimulus package representing more than 8% of gross domestic product, resulting in an output contraction of less …

The following is excerpted from an article originally published on CapitalWatch Most of us know the story of lucky coffee (Pink: LKNCY). In a nutshell, the company was meant to be the “Starbucks of China”, giving the American coffee giant a run for its money on the mainland. The Beijing-based company launched in 2017 and …

Warren Buffett said: “Volatility is far from synonymous with risk. So it seems smart money knows that debt – which is usually involved in bankruptcies – is a very important factor when you’re assessing a company’s risk. Above all, Criteo AG (NASDAQ:CRTO) is in debt. But the real question is whether this debt makes the …

Announcements like Selina Finance’s $53 million raise and another $64.7 million raise the next day for another banking startup are prompting corporate AI and fintech evangelists to join the debate about how stupid banks are and need help or competition. The complaint is that banks are apparently too slow to embrace brilliant fintech ideas. They …

What is financial infidelity? Financial infidelity happens when couples with combined finances lie to each other about money. For example, one partner may hide large debts in a separate account that the other partner is unaware of. Another common example is when a partner makes large discretionary expenses without discussing it with their partner. Key …

TAMPA — The Hillsborough County School District has eroded its financial reserves again, an untimely revelation that angered school board members when they learned about it Tuesday night amid planning for the costly task of reopening campuses during a pandemic. Superintendent Addison Davis told the board that preliminary year-end figures show the district’s main reserve …

Customers with six-figure federal tax debts may have a new payment plan, though guidance from the government remains sparse so far. IRS monthly payment plans (aka installment agreements) are used by some four million taxpayers each year. Most people in debt to the IRS owe less than $25,000 and are able to repay their bond …

The amount people borrow to attend college may be only a small portion of what they owe. Currently, less than a quarter of student borrowers are repaying their principal, or the amount they originally took out, according to recent remarks made by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos at a financial aid conference. This is because their …

Britain, host of this year’s COP26 climate summit, has drawn heavy criticism from experts after its annual budget put energy transition on the back burner as a new coal mine was lit . The UK, which has pledged to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, will lead the next UN climate gathering in Glasgow …

Time is running out for JC Penney Co., which is rushing to settle its creditors fast enough to convince them that it can once again make money selling clothes, cosmetics and kitchenware to another generation of people. ‘Americans. After filing for Chapter 11 protection on Friday, Penney appeared in U.S. bankruptcy court in Corpus Christi, …

The teenagers exploited a credit loophole to make “free” purchases, it emerged. Klarna, Britain’s biggest ‘buy now, pay later’ lender, has been forced to overhaul its security system after a 16-year-old girl was able to open an account on the website and rack up debts of more than £500 buying clothes. on line. As Telegraph …

China’s state-owned investment funds cannot stand aside from American technology. Despite restrictions imposed by Washington, the FT found that state-run funds continued to buy stakes in US semiconductor companies. Pixelworks, headquartered in California, was one of the companies to recently receive investment from China’s leading state-owned semiconductor investment fund. Pixelworks designs video and pixel processing …

Dakar, Senegal Times are going to be difficult for Côte d’Ivoire. As Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade pushes for a West African-led military invasion of Côte d’Ivoire, the Ivorian military threatens to mount a devastating defense on behalf of incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo, whom nearly all top world leaders consider the big loser of the Nov. …

By Anshul August 10, 2020, 6:42 PM STI (Update) mini The Debt Fund, a low risk mutual fund, invests most of the money in fixed income instruments such as corporate bonds, government bonds, bonds issued by banks, certificates deposit, treasury bills, etc. Debt fund is a low risk mutual fund where most of the money …

A family reacts as Pastor Michael Todd of Transformation Church in Bixby, Oklahoma announces that his church has decided to bless them with a new car and 0,000 to buy a house on Sunday, December 13, 2020. | YouTube/Church of Transformation Pastor Michael Todd of Transformation Church in Bixby, Oklahoma, led his congregation in a …

As the holiday season approaches, the pressure to spend skyrockets. This year, American gift shoppers plan to spend $660 on average. That’s according to new data from NerdWallet’s 2017 Consumer Holiday Shopping Report, which analyzed the spending and behavioral trends of more than 2,000 Americans ages 18 and older. And holiday-induced debt is a growing …

NEW YORK (AP) — The Episcopal Diocese of Texas acknowledges that its first bishop in 1859 was a slaveholder. An Episcopal Church in New York erects a plaque stating that the creation of the building in 1810 was made possible by wealth resulting from slavery. And the Minnesota Council of Churches cites a host of …

USDC backer Circle is partnering with Genesis Trading in a $25 million deal to push the stablecoin to the fintech masses. Announced on Wednesday, the funding comes from Genesis parent company Digital Currency Group (DCG), which transparently also owns CoinDesk. The new partnership and funding will enhance Circle’s product line and launch new ones as …

Lenders who have historically provided capital to underserved areas – at the center of tax breaks in opportunity areas – have struggled to engage in the booming market for tax-advantaged investments. Of the 1,100 community development finance institutions across the country, only a handful have managed to participate, and they cite a long list of …

First Citizens BancShares in Raleigh, North Carolina, and CIT Group in New York announced a merger agreement on Friday, creating what would become the 19e– the largest bank holding company with approximately $110 billion in assets and a branch network stretching from coast to coast. The deal would combine two of the most acquiring companies …

This article has been updated. Score a point for COVID-19 pandemic pizza giants Domino’s Pizza and Papa John’s. Pizza buffet joint CiCi’s filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday. CiCi’s has 11 company-operated sites and franchises the brand on 307 other sites. The franchise network is not included in the bankruptcy. The company will …

A £900m (€1bn, $1.11bn) restructuring plan was not enough to save Thomas Cook, the 178-year-old travel industry icon, from bankruptcy. At the last minute, the company’s bankers demanded £200million in additional funding to pre-pay for next year’s package holiday. The demise of the travel firm this week has reignited concerns about the over-indebtedness of many …

Home Economics aims to help Canadians manage their personal finances in the age of social distancing and beyond. Job growth slows in November The Canadian economy added the fewest jobs last month since the recovery began in May. Still, the labor market proved resilient, with the country adding 62,100 jobs in November, triple the median …

BRASELTON, Ga., Aug. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fox Factory Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: FOXF) (“FOX” or the “Company”) today announced that seasoned finance and strategy executive Scott Humphrey has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer (“Chief Financial Officer”) effective August 2020. Mr. Humphrey will succeed Interim Chief Financial Officer John Blocher, who will take over …

Credit Suisse-led lenders have obtained a court order to dissolve entities controlled by the family of Luckin Coffee chairman Lu Zhengyao as they attempt to collect $324.1 million in unpaid debt, according to a Cayman Islands court record. Judge Raj Parker will issue winding-up orders to two holding companies “Primus Investments Fund and Mayer Investments …

Most readers will already know that Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) stock is up a significant 55% over the past three months. Given the company’s impressive performance, we decided to take a closer look at its financial metrics, as a company’s long-term financial health usually dictates market outcomes. Specifically, we decided to study Champion Iron’s ROE in …

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(Image by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay) For nearly three decades, UK-based charity StepChange has been helping people get back on solid financial footing, offering free advice and solutions to citizens. Working with government and creditors, StepChange aims to provide long-term solutions for people struggling with debt. However, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the UK earlier …

According to Bloomberg, billionaire philanthropist Robert Smith is being investigated by federal officials for potentially failing to pay taxes on approximately $200 million in assets. The CEO of Vista Equity Partners has not been charged and prosecutors may determine he owes no taxes, Bloomberg said. Smith’s philanthropy includes paying off $34 million in student debt …

ONE LEGACY of the covid-19 pandemic seems certain. Governments will end up with a mountain of debt. The IMF estimates that budget deficits in rich countries will average 11% of GDP in 2020, even without containment in the second half of the year. The debt could climb from 105% to 120% of GDP. The good …

Government bonds aren’t the only instruments producing negative returns these days, with corporate debt recently surging past the $1 trillion mark in a continuing sign of a global financial shift. Investors today are faced with huge amounts of yieldless fixed income instruments. Various estimates of sovereign debt in this category put the total at more …

Sebi recently made several changes to the “segregation of mutual fund portfolios” standards amid the covid19 pandemic. The market regulator allowed mutual funds to pocket debt in cases where borrowers approached the mutual fund company for debt restructuring due to Covid 19 stress. Prior to the new rule, a separate portfolio could be created in …

Legal experts say a deal the bond trustee reached with the Roman Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of New Orleans and the federal judge presiding over its Chapter 11 case to pay post-demand interest to bondholders. Bonds are a rare achievement in bankruptcy. The archdiocese, which appears to be solvent based on court documents, filed …

Traders in short-term funding markets are already busy assessing the potential impact of the U.S. debt ceiling coming back into effect in the second half of this year, even as Congress focuses on more immediate issues like the finalizing President-elect Joe Biden’s victory this week. . The country’s borrowing limit, which was suspended in August …

What is a legal debt limit? The legal debt limit, often referred to as the debt ceiling, was the limit set by Congress on the amount of debt the U.S. government could assume. It also includes interest payments on existing debt. Once the government reaches the legal debt ceiling, it cannot take on any new …

» This page is obsolete The shorter month is filled with festive occasions and remarkable observances. From the dubious (Galentine’s Day, National Snack Food Month) to the distinguished (President’s Day, Black History Month), there’s something to celebrate on each of the 29 days of February. Partying well often means spending money and having the right …

Compiling a list of famous female financial advisors is not an easy task. Indeed, among famous financial advisors, the list of well-known women is slim. Most recognizable is media star Suze Orman. The other women included below may not be known to the general public, but they are famous in their field for being high …

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The Pakistani Rupee has recorded a smart rally against the US Dollar on positive economic indicators, and experts believe it will continue its upward trend despite some challenges ahead. Analysts and market pundits have said the currency will be a major beneficiary of higher GDP growth, rising foreign exchange reserves and steady …

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By Alexander Smith LONDON, March 8 (Reuters) – Lex Greensill’s mission to “make finance fairer” has taken him from the sugar cane fields of Bundaberg in Australia to the embossed gilt halls of Buckingham Palace. On Monday, it ended in bankruptcy proceedings. Greensill’s eponymous financial firm, once the center of a multi-billion dollar lending empire …

Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza’s announcement that her office will no longer help municipalities collect fines for red-light camera violations will force the city of Park Ridge to find another means of obtaining income. But Andrea Lamberg, finance director for the city of Park Ridge, said she doesn’t think the change will have a significant …

HELENA — Montana’s campaign finance chief says both major party gubernatorial candidates made accounting errors that violated campaign finance laws — though the order involving Republican Greg Gianforte concerns a lot more money. Political Practices Commissioner Jeff Mangan said Tuesday that Gianforte’s campaign failed to properly report or use up to $182,000 in primary election …

On February 22, 2021, GOP Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s campaign amended its campaign finance filing for mileage reimbursement. Our original story continues below. Updated February 8 at 2:45 p.m. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s campaign paid her $22,259 in mileage reimbursements, effectively claiming Boebert drove 38,712 miles during her campaign in 2020. It’s a number that raised eyebrows …

Cameras are slowly starting to roll again in Hollywood as the film industry begins to wake up from its coronavirus pandemic-induced slumber. Some film and television productions have resumed filming with quarantined sets and innovations such as love scenes using mannequins. FilmLA, the nonprofit that tracks production in the Greater Los Angeles area, says July-September …

The 2020 calendar year has not been good for hedge funds. Most of them recorded their worst monthly performance in May 2020, where they recorded negative returns. Yields for the one-year category — average returns for all arbitrage funds — also fell to 3.6% as of January 1, 2021, according to data from Value Research. …

Photo by Doug Mills-Pool/Getty Images The Biden administration has moved to roll back a controversial Trump-era rule that requires Medicaid recipients to work to qualify for coverage. On Friday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services sent letters to several states that have received approval for a Section 1115 waiver. CMS said it was beginning …

Even when a company loses money, it is possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good company at the right price. For example, biotechnology and mining exploration companies often lose money for years before succeeding with a new treatment or mineral discovery. That said, unprofitable businesses are risky because they could potentially …

Abdulla bin Saud Al-Thani, Governor of the Central Bank of Qatar, reflects on the past year – and the next – with Global finance. Global Finance: How was 2020 for Qatar? Abdulla bin Saud Al-Thani: Qatar has weathered the negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and is well positioned to …

By Davide Barbuscia and Yousef Saba DUBAI (Reuters) – Oman is discussing a loan of at least $1 billion with a group of banks, sources said, as the Gulf oil-producing state seeks more funding before paying off heavy debts over the next two years. Rated below investment grade by all major credit agencies, Oman issued …

Jhe process has been slow and tentative, but Rolls-Royce has finally got it right: there will be a fully subscribed rights issue to raise £2bn, plus a new £3bn debt package. If the civil aviation market comes out of hibernation by 2022, that should be enough. The UK’s premier engineering company didn’t even have to …

In the United States, it’s the other way around: posted rates are the lowest and increase based on the lender’s assessment of your income, job stability, size of assets, length of of the loan and your credit history. The bottom line is that US and Canadian lenders rely on credit history reports to determine your …

Tito Mboweni, Minister of Finance Tito Mboweni: Minister of Finance national treasury In less stressed times, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni used to joke that it should be a scandal that all cabinet ministers are paid the same. Surely he should earn more than some of his colleagues? After all, he had the heavy task of …

To have some debt in your name is not always a bad thing. After all, many people need to borrow money to go to college, buy a car, own a home, and more. But it’s certainly easy to cross the line into having too much debt – too easy, unfortunately. Dealing with high monthly payments …

By Express press service HYDERABAD: The financial situation of the state is not so bright even though it has shown some green shoots of recovery after the COVID-19 induced lockdown. During the first six months of the current financial year, government revenue collection was only 26.51% and debts 78.30% compared to budget forecasts. According to …

More than three times as many businesses applied for financial support last year as they tapped into government-backed Covid-19 support schemes, new figures have revealed, prompting calls for more support to repay the debt. A total of 45% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) requested financial support, up from 13% a year earlier, according to …

Businesses across the UK are facing losses of £1.86billion due to unpaid bills despite government backing for Covid-19, an insolvency firm has revealed. Red Flag Alert, which helps businesses protect their business against financial risk, has released data showing businesses are set to write off £20m more in bad debt this year than in 2019. …

Signage is displayed outside a JC Penney Co. store in Chicago, Illinois. Christophe Dilts | Bloomberg | Getty Images For the dozens of U.S. retailers that filed for bankruptcy in 2020, that doesn’t always mean the end is near. Bankruptcies have piled up in the retail sector this year as many consumer-facing businesses that were …

Gita Gopinath is doing us a great service by calling for a revival of global fiscal policy at a time when the world is experiencing its worst economic recession in 90 years and at a time when monetary policy seems to be on its last legs (“Piège à global liquidity requires a big fiscal response”, …

Central Bank of Kenya Deputy Governor Dr. Haron Sirima addressing bankers on the first day of the 14th East Africa Banking School organized by the Institute of Kenya Bankers in Sarova Whitesands in Mombasa County on Monday August 11, 2014. [Photo/Kelvin Karani] Kenya will return to the Eurobond market to borrow at least 124 billion …

(Adds quotes and strategist details throughout, updates pricing) * Canadian dollar weakens 0.7% against the greenback * Loonie hits lowest level since Dec. 29 at 1.2835 * U.S. oil price stands 1 cent higher at $52.25 a barrel * Canada 10-year yield hits nine-month high at 0.838% By Fergal Smith TORONTO, Jan 11 ( Reuters) …

At a time of considerable economic distress, Italy could not have dreamed of a better prime minister than Mario Draghi, the highly capable and internationally respected former head of the European Central Bank (ECB). However, as long as Italy remains stuck in the euro, it is doubtful that even Draghi can breathe economic life into …

Insurance Australia Group, the country’s largest general [P/C] insurer, said on Tuesday it had no net exposure to supply chain finance firm Greensill Capital, helping its shares recover from a sharp 10% decline earlier. IAG said in a statement that since selling its 50% stake in BCC to Tokio Marine in 2019, it no longer …

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, Jan. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MercadoLibre, Inc. (Nasdaq: MELI) today announced its intention to offer, subject to market and other conditions, tickets for First Lien Guarantee (the “Notes”). The offering will be MercadoLibre’s first debt offering. The Notes will include a series of senior secured durable notes (the “Sustainable Notes”). MercadoLibre …

Office buildings in New York Timur Emek | Getty Images Rising sales of corporate debt securities and shifts in the composition of the investment-grade bond market could pose risks to financial stability, the New York Federal Reserve said Wednesday. Investment-grade bond sales have surged in recent years, leaving high-rated companies with debt levels that appear …

Fans celebrate after making bets through FanDuel Sportsbook during Super Bowl LIII in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Edward Munoz | Reuters If you win the money in a bet on the Super Bowl on Sunday, remember as you celebrate that Uncle Sam can be a bit of a party-breaker. No matter where you bet — …

Do you have a financial dilemma on which you would like to get advice from a financial expert? If you would like to ask one of our finance experts a question, please email your request to [email protected] Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all emails. Kevin Roberts, Director of the Legal & General Mortgage …

SAN FRANCISCO, March 28, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Branch International, a mobile “branchless bank” for emerging markets, announces a $70 million Series B investment to expand its financial offerings to other countries. With over a million unique borrowers, Branch is already the best finance app in Africa. Branch offers credit today and plans to diversify …

Hovis, the 134-year-old British bread maker, has been sold to private equity firm Endless after a surge in bread sales during the pandemic helped spark a bidding war. British food maker Premier Foods, which sold a majority stake in Hovis to US private equity firm Gores Group six years ago, said it had agreed a …