Equity firm buys HMV's debt
A Canadian private equity firm has bought the debt of struggling music retailer HMV.
HMV Ireland goes into receivership
HMV Ireland has been put into receivership just days after administrators were brought in to help the British section of the music retailer.
Accountancy firm Deloitte has been appointed to take control of assets linked to 16 stores operated by the company in Ireland, which were closed today.
Deloitte said in a statement: "This follows a request from the directors of the company to the banks to appoint a receiver.
"The company's stores have been closed by its directors. The receiver will institute an assessment of the viability of the company and its cost structure, including property occupational costs. All efforts will be made by the receiver to secure a purchaser for the stores."
HMV employs 300 people in Ireland and about 4,000 in the UK.
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HMV's gift to angry customers
Following outrage from customers, the administrators running HMV have announced they will honour gift vouchers for the high-street chain.
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Inconsistency in failing firms redeeming gift vouchers
HMV is not honouring its gift vouchers, leading to an uncertainty that is threatening to change the way Britain gives its gifts.
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HMV boss confident the brand can stay on the High Street
The boss of HMV said he is confident a solution can be found to keep the brand on the High Street. In what form, however, is less clear.