Aug 13 (Reuters) - Elanor Investors Group ENN.AX :
* ELANOR HAS NOW DECIDED TO COMMENCE AN ORDERLY CLOSURE OF JOHN COOTES FURNITURE BUSINESS
* EXPECTED THAT ALL JCF STORES WILL BE CLOSED BY END OF CALENDAR YEAR
* ELANOR INVESTORS - REAFFIRMS FORECAST DISTRIBUTION RANGE FOR SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE OF 8.2 CENTS TO 8.6 CENTS PER STAPLED SECURITY
* ASHLEY FURNITURE HOMESTORES OWNED BY BUSINESS WILL CONTINUE TO TRADE
* TWELVE STORES, AND ABOUT 135 EMPLOYEES IN NSW AND ACT, ARE AFFECTED BY JOHN COOTES FURNITURE BUSINESS CLOSURE
* ELANOR SEEKS TO SELL ASHLEY FURNITURE COMPONENT OF BUSINESS AS A GOING CONCERN