History
Founded in 1991 with a mysterious fax reading “The deed is done,” Wyles Hardy & Co. has grown into a leading name in the valuation and auction industry, renowned for handling prestigious cases from luxury supercars to high-profile asset sales with professionalism and integrity.
2013
HMV Group plc
Managed the asset sale of the HMV Groups retail fixtures and inventory.
Wyles Hardy & Co assisted the insolvency practitioners in its comprehensive asset sale of the HMV Group, following the music and entertainment retailer’s financial restructuring. The project involved the valuation and sale of a wide array of assets, including retail fixtures, office equipment, IT systems, and inventory that supported HMV’s nationwide operations. Wyles Hardy leveraged our expertise in managing high-profile corporate disposals to coordinate a seamless process, carefully cataloguing and marketing assets to reach potential buyers in the retail, logistics, and corporate sectors. This strategic approach ensured maximum recovery for creditors while providing businesses with access to valuable, industry-specific equipment at competitive prices.
The HMV Group administration highlighted Wyles Hardy & Co’s capability to handle complex, large-scale asset disposals for well-known retail brands. By executing targeted marketing campaigns and organising a transparent sales process. Our successful management of this disposal project reinforced Wyles Hardy’s reputation as a trusted partner for asset recovery and valuation services within the retail sector, demonstrating our ability to optimise returns for clients facing corporate restructuring or financial distress.
