Mr Men owner Chorion "teeters on brink"

Written By: Bookseller Staff Publication Date: Tue, 30/08/2011 - 08:37 Entertainment company Chorion, owner of characters such as Mr Men, Noddy and those created by Beatrix Potter, faces a reported possible administration this week. The Sunday Times reports lenders to the company are preparing to force the business into administration, with Deloitte lined up to handle it, after attempts to find fresh funds failed and the Labour peer Lord Alli resigned as chairman. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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