One of the sector's big'Zombies' alas...
A common feature in many large enterprises that have become large as a consequence of acquisitions is generally an onerous bundle of debt further up the ownership chain and pretty hurtful interest rates; this despite the fact the Bank of England rate has remained static and low for some years. That debt is generally secured and will always demand certain financial ratios (covenants) are routinely met.
You might just get away with things for a while if you make a positive operating profit despite onerous interest pushing you into losses; should you make minute profit or move into operating losses before interest kicks in, then you're in a bit of a muddy hole. Credit Insurance cover on 2E2, given the balance sheet position has been limited or indeed declined by some Insurers for soem years now. One way out is to re-work debt repayment arrangements, cut out cost, change management, seek some concession on accrued loan note interests, re-structure, increase the bottom line and maybe sell the business - none is an easy task in the current climate