Relax Group/Synergi goes into Administration

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Post by Michael Peoples » Thu Nov 26, 2009 4:08 pm
I believe that the Relax Group went into administration but that does not mean that all parts of the group are insolvent. Relax had a loan division which was severely affected by the credit crunch but the Synergi part of the group may well be trading profitably and can be sold. There are a number of articles you can read if you google 'Relax group in administration'
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Post by MelanieGiles » Thu Nov 26, 2009 4:30 pm
I cannot comment Paul - as I do not have in depth knowledge about this particular company and its financial position. As Michael says there has been much press comment over the last couple of days which will enable you to pursue your curiosity!
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Post by kallis3 » Thu Nov 26, 2009 7:54 pm
The only thing that matter is that if Synergi itself folds, then the clients will be tranferred to other companies and they need have nothing to worry about.
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Post by MelanieGiles » Thu Nov 26, 2009 8:38 pm
I rather feel that there will be a number of very willing buyers out there in the wings Jan!
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Post by Adam Davies » Thu Nov 26, 2009 10:52 pm
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I wonder if GT will buy the IVA book ?
They always seem to be in the market for extra cases
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Post by kallis3 » Thu Nov 26, 2009 11:00 pm
That would make them a really big firm wouldn't it Andy?
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Post by angelrainbow » Fri Nov 27, 2009 8:52 am
Looks like a case of poor corporate governance from the little I have read. Again. I am starting to wonder if companies are ever going to learn.
How very, very sad for everyone affected.
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Post by synstaff » Fri Nov 27, 2009 11:08 am
Hi all,

Just an small update for you, as some of you know i was one of the unfortunate 100+ people who was made redundant from Relax Group in september, and i still have friends within the company, although the company have entered administration, and have been looking to for the last 4 weeks, they are extremely hopeful of finding buyers for the exsisting IVA and DMP cases, they is also a possibility that they can continue trading with new owners. There are still over 100 staff in relax, and although some of the management wouldnt bother me, the administration and sales teams do, and they are struggling to cope at present, but still willing to do the best by its clients, after all, it isnt there fault.
 
 

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Post by Adam Davies » Fri Nov 27, 2009 11:17 am
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Absolutely and I for one hope that they can continue to trade. Terrible time of year to be facing the possibility of a job loss.
Fingers crossed for all
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Post by MelanieGiles » Fri Nov 27, 2009 11:39 am
That is a great update Synstaff - have you managed to find a new job yet?
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Post by Michael Peoples » Fri Nov 27, 2009 12:18 pm
I too hope it works out for the staff who have done nothing wrong as there are certainly good parts of the business that were well run and should be able to trade on.
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Post by synstaff » Fri Nov 27, 2009 12:19 pm
Hi Mel,

Not as yet, got a couple of temp positions but ill get something after xmas.
 
 

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Post by MelanieGiles » Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:23 pm
I assume that you live in the Chesterfield area? I will keep my eyes peeled and my nose to the ground for you as well.
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Post by Julie » Fri Nov 27, 2009 7:21 pm
I'm sure you'll find something in the New Year Synstaff...good luck xx
 
 

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Post by kallis3 » Fri Nov 27, 2009 7:30 pm
I hope you manage to find something soon Synstaff.
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