Taxpayer facing huge Comet bill
The collapse of electricals retailer Comet has left the taxpayer facing a £50 million hit, a report from its administrator is expected to show this week.
The collapse of electricals retailer Comet has left the taxpayer facing a £50 million hit, a report from its administrator is expected to show this week.
Comet owners OpCapita issued a statement on the failed retailer saying its plan to rescue the firm included measures to improve the profitability of the business.
We will of course assist fully with any inquiry and welcome the opportunity to provide BIS with factual information relating to the circumstances which led to Comet entering administration.
Deloitte published yesterday its Initial Report to Creditors of Comet Group Ltd which already includes detailed information and commentary on the events leading up to the appointment of administrators.
In addition the report sets out the detail of the turnaround plan for Comet which included a series of measures designed to improve the profitability of the business.
The statement added that once administration is completed, Deloitte will issue a full public report to creditors.
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