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Luke Johnson breaks silence on Patisserie Valerie’s downfall

Luke Johnson has broken his silence on the decline of cake and coffee chain Patisserie Valerie, describing the downfall as “horribly rapid and unexpected”. Read more

Cafe De Pierre takes over Patisserie Valerie’s Debenhams concessions

Patisserie Valerie’s concessions within Debenhams stores have been replaced by French patisserie/brasserie concept Cafe De Pierre. Read more

Patisserie Valerie overstated assets by at least £94m

The holding company for troubled bakery chain Patisserie Valerie had overstated its assets by at least £94m, more than double initial estimates, according to administrators. Read more

Patisserie Valerie CEO Steve Francis departs business

Patisserie Valerie CEO Steve Francis has reportedly left the company, following its buyout by Ireland-based Causeway Capital Partners. Read more

Patisserie Holdings’ Baker & Spice sold for £2.5m

Patisserie Holdings has completed the sale of its Baker & Spice subsidiary to the Department of Coffee & Social Affairs for £2.5m. Read more

Patisserie Valerie sold to Irish private equity firm

The sale of troubled bakery chain Patisserie Valerie to Irish-based Causeway Capital Partners has reportedly been agreed. Read more

Sports Direct pulls out of Patisserie Valerie talks

Sports Direct has withdrawn its bid to purchase the parent company of Patisserie Valerie out of administration two days after expressing an interest in the troubled chain. Read more

Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct makes bid for Patisserie Valerie

Sports Direct has confirmed it has made a bid to purchase the parent company of Patisserie Valerie out of administration. Read more

Administrators receive number of offers for Patisserie Valerie

Collapsed bakery chain Patisserie Valerie has attracted offers for the business, according to its administrators. Read more

Redundant Patisserie Valerie staff ‘not being paid for final month’s work’

Staff who worked in the 70 closed Patisserie Valerie stores have not been paid for their final month’s work, despite chairman Luke Johnson injecting £3m into the company payroll. Read more

Patisserie Holdings confirms closure of 71 stores with loss of 920 jobs

Patisserie Holding’s administrator has confirmed the closure of 71 stores with 920 people made redundant. Read more

Patisserie Valerie falls into administration

Patisserie Valerie has fallen into administration after rescue talks with banks failed Read more

Patisserie Valerie locked in talks with bankers as speculation mounts

Patisserie Valerie remains locked in talks with bankers as speculation rises about the future of the troubled bakery. Read more

Lee Ginsberg resigns from board of Patisserie Valerie

Lee Ginsberg’s resignation from the board of Patisserie Valerie has been announced a day after the troubled bakery group revealed that investigations had uncovered “extensive” fraud. Read more

Misstatement of Patisserie Valerie’s accounts ‘extensive’ involving ‘significant manipulation’

The misstatement of Patisserie Valerie’s accounts was “extensive” and involved “very significant manipulation of the balance sheet and profit and loss account”, the company has revealed. Read more

James Horler steps down from board of Patisserie Valerie

James Horler has resigned from the board of Patisserie Valerie’s parent company with immediate effect. Read more

Patisserie Valerie confirms intention to replace auditor

Patisserie Valerie has confirmed its intention to replace auditors Grant Thornton as an investigation into suspected fraudulent activity and accounting irregularities at the bakery continues. Read more

Rhys Iley appointed as Patisserie Valerie group commercial director amid executive overhaul

Former Starbucks senior executive Rhys Iley has been appointed as group commercial director for Patisserie Valerie as the brand looks to reinvigorate its coffee offering after a tumultuous end to the year. Read more

Patisserie Valerie appoints interim CFO

Patisserie Holdings has appointed Nick Perrin as interim chief financial officer during the ongoing investigation into its finances and former CFO Chris Marsh. Read more