Pensions lifeboat seeks ‘Kodak Moment’ with sale plot
Britain's pensions lifeboat is to hoist a 'on the market' signal above Kodak Alaris, the photographic gear group it took management of as a part of a rescue of its retirement schemes.Sky News has learnt that the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has kicked off talks with bankers about an public sale of the corporate behind the 'Kodak moments' made well-known by its multinational promoting campaigns.
The PPF, which is funded via a levy on firms with outlined profit schemes, has owned Kodak Alaris since 2020, and has had an involvement in funds to its retirees since 2013.The enterprise now contains the Kodak picture kiosks and movie division and Alaris, which makes doc scanners and software program.It is chaired by Christopher Howell, a turnaround veteran who represents the PPF's p...