OpCapita hoping to spark Comet into life after sealing takeover
Comet is poised to change hands for just 2 with the electricals chain, with 248 stores, is being bought by OpCapita.
Comet’s former owner Kesa is pumping 50m into the business to persuade OpCapita to go ahead with the deal.
Comet is set to exchange hands for a measly 2 given its large deficit
The sale has been held up because credit insurers – who protect
suppliers against the risk that bills are unpaid – raised fears that they
might withdraw cover.
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