Almost 90% of Steinhoff shareholders have rejected the restructuring deal that aimed to prevent bankruptcy, with the retail holding company now on track to default on its debt in June.

Steinhoff owes €10.2bn and will be unable to pay it when it becomes due at the end of June. ..

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