Borders US agrees sale to Najafi

Written By: Bookseller Staff Publication Date: Fri, 01/07/2011 - 09:13 Borders in the US has agreed to sell to private investment firm Najafi for $215m (£135m), it has been announced today. The Borders Group bookselling chain is now seeking bankruptcy court approval for the agreement, which if passed, will also see Najafi take on $220m of the company's debt. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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