The premium-orientated company, which had forecast annual sales of A$10.2m for the current fiscal year and a net profit of $2.5m, owes its principal creditors around A$7m. Michael Dwyer of KPMG, who has been appointed as the administrator, said the banks want to keep the business trading and sell it as a going concern by Christmas.
AUSTRALIA: Torbreck Vineyards placed in administration
The Barossa Valley wine company, Torbreck Vineyards, has been placed in administration after it failed to raise A$8.5m from a private equity issue.