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Owner distress as companies plunge into administration

A record number of businesses were placed in voluntary administration last financial year. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS) By Andrew Brown in Canberra A record number of businesses have been placed into administration in the past year, an inquiry has been told, with advocates saying inflationary pressures are affecting multiple industries. Officials from Australia’s corporate watchdog told…

Gilbert-based EV company winds down operations

A Gilbert-based electric vehicle charging company that landed millions of dollars in a venture capital deal last year is liquidating its assets and closing its business. Zevx Inc., via special purpose entity Zevx Liquidation LLC, auctioned off inventory — including battery packs, modules and equipment — from its warehouse at 565 E. Germann Road in…

‘Incredibly pleased’: Buyer found for troubled online retailer Booktopia after it collapsed into administration last month

A buyer has been secured for Booktopia after the troubled online retailer collapsed into administration last month following a major slump in share value. The ailing business and related assets was bought by the owner of digiDirect last week, an Australian-owned business specialising in consumer electronics like cameras, computers and gaming tech. Administrators shared the…