Hudson’s Bay looks to liquidation as additional financing not secured

Canadian department store retailer Hudson’s Bay Company said on Friday it has failed to secure sufficient financing to go ahead with a restructuring transaction under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act.  Hudson’s Bay ​The Toronto-based company said it has only secured limited debtor-in-possession financing that will require the full liquidation of the entire business, added that a store-by-store liquidation process will…

Hudson’s Bay Company faces liquidation

Hudson’s Bay Company is seeking court approval to liquidate. Hudson’s Bay Company is seeking court approval to begin a liquidation of its business. In court filings, Canada’s oldest retail company said that despite “exhaustive” efforts it was unable to secure adequate funds needed to facilitate a restructuring transaction under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA). It only obtained…