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flag Jon Adgemis, former pub tycoon, declared bankruptcy with $1.8B in debt after failed restructuring and tax debts.

flag Jon Adgemis, former owner of over 20 Sydney and Melbourne pubs, has declared bankruptcy with $1.8 billion in debts after a restructuring plan failed. flag The collapse follows a Federal Court decision allowing the Australian Tax Office to lead the bankruptcy petition, citing $162 million owed. flag Adgemis, who built Public Hospitality Group through aggressive post-pandemic expansions, acknowledged responsibility, blaming poor timing, rising living costs, and excessive debt for the downfall. flag The company sold key venues to receivers, and Deutsche Bank is the largest creditor. flag Adgemis will cooperate with the trustee and is barred from director roles.

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