Halo Technologies Holdings

Restructuring · EMEA

Nigerian BNPL startup Klump has shut down after five years, following failed debt financing for its lending book, a pivot to a marketplace model, and stalled acquisition talks.

Restructuring · EMEA

FCA-authorised independent financial adviser Chandler King (City) Limited entered creditors' voluntary liquidation on 17 September 2026, after agreeing a voluntary requirement with the FCA in April 2026 that restricted its activities. Joint liquidators from Parker Andrews were appointed, and the firm applied to cancel its FCA permissions.

Restructuring · EMEA

BSF Enterprise reorganised its cultivated meat operations: 3D Bio-Tissues becomes the core IP and manufacturing engine, and Cultivated Meat Technologies is rebranded as Milieu.bio, a standalone commercial arm for culture media additives (CityMix, CityBoost). Direct media sales move out of 3D Bio-Tissues, and Milieu.bio runs on an asset-light model under a cost-plus supply agreement and IP royalty framework.

Restructuring · EMEA

Vietjet has lost control of its order book and ticket revenue to a receiver after a dispute over unpaid aircraft leases. The UK High Court appointed Alvarez & Marsal to oversee the airline's assets, including its new planes.

Restructuring · EMEA

Compagnie de l'Odet decided to halt Bluebus production and review staffing at Blue Solutions, alongside strong Q3 2026 revenue (+53% at constant scope and FX) driven by Bolloré Energy and an exceptional interim dividend.

Restructuring · EMEA

Castellum plans share buybacks of up to SEK 8b funded mainly by property sales, alongside a 15% cut in administration costs and a streamlined regional structure, while leasing is weak and property values have fallen.