HMV trustees agree to £53m Waterstone's sale

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Trustees of the HMV Group Pension Scheme have agreed to a scheme apportionment arrangement, paving the way for the troubled retailer to complete the £53m sale of Waterstone's.

Under the deal, the bookseller will be sold to A&NN Capital Fund Management free from pension liabilities, in return for its current parent company signing up to a contributions schedule and giving...

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