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Toys R Us Australia Enters Voluntary Administration Again

Administrators will assess options for restructuring or sale after a cash shortfall prompted an ASX trading suspension

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A quarterly financial report released last week showed Toys R Us had just $211,000 in cash and cash equivalents at the end of March.

Overview

  • BDO partners Luke Andrews and Duncan Clubb took control after the board concluded the retailer could not pursue a solvent recapitalization.
  • The company’s auditor warned of a near $13 million gap between liabilities and assets.
  • Toys R Us held just $211,000 in cash at the end of March despite quarterly revenue rising to $863,000 by April.
  • Primary stakeholders, including the main debt provider, have indicated they will collaborate with administrators on restructuring proposals.
  • The brand’s 2020 revival through Funtastic’s reverse takeover is now under review as administrators weigh sale or further capital raising.