Midas in talks over rescue package

Edwards says it is considering all options including a merger or acquisition after the debt swelled to £29.8m last year. The company has issued a statement to the stock market confirming it is discussing a temporary waiver of its banking covenants until April 30 2009. The statement also says the business is trading in line with expectations and remains cash generative. The company says it has met all of its interest and principal payments on time, but in view of market conditions is working towards the temporary waiver. Midas was formed in 2002 and in February last year merged with ...