House of Fraser loss in 2017
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Jun 2018
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Figures released in connection with the acquisition of a controlling stake in House of Fraser by C.banner of China, show a net loss in 2017 of £37m. EBITDA fell from £51.6m to £24m in the period. C.banner holds a total stake of 51% of House of Fraser after acquiring 34% from Nanjing Xinjiekou. The chairman of Sanpower, parent company of Nanjing Xinjiekou, is the brother in law of C.banner chairman. The recent transaction values the company at £278m, compared with the £480m that Nanjing Xinjiekou paid for 89% in 2014. Some 11% of House of Fraser is owned by UK Sports Direct.
