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HMV Boosted By New Deal With Suppliers

The music and film retailer has signed a new deal with its suppliers, including Universal Music, which has helped reassure its banks to amend existing loan agreements. HMV’s suppliers will receive a 2.5% stake in the business as part of the deal, which will lead to a 50% reduction in net debt within the next three years.

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