In our daily series of Q&As, we profile Labour Party MP for Mana and spokesperson for Finance and Economy, Savings and Investment, Barbara Edmonds.
PwC hasn't seen such a sorry response since the global financial crisis.
The retailer has been in the doldrums for some time.
A focus on pubs keeps the former Mad Butcher owner in the black.
The monthly deficit was the worst January on record.
The terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
However, Ebitdaf for the period was $195.5 million, 2% below its previous half-year result.
First-half profits down but management see recovery in second half.
Full-year result beats guidance.
Chief executive Jon MacDonald describes the half-year results as 'superb.'