"This step has been taken in order to enhance the prospects of securing the business' future as a going concern, " NickEdwards, joint administrator at Deloitte, said.
"This step has been taken in order to enhance the prospects of the restructured business continuing as a going concern, " said NickEdwards, one of the joint administrators.
"Stores continue to trade and at this time we remain hopeful of securing a long-term future for HMV as a going concern, " said NickEdwards, joint administrator at Deloitte.