NexCen Brands, parent to the MaggieMoo's and Marble Slab ice cream chains, has not had much good news in the past month. For openers, the company reports that its Board of Directors has engaged N M Rothschild & Sons Limited to explore strategic alternatives, including the possible sale of one or more of its businesses. Company management also confirmed today that active discussions continue with the company's lender regarding possible amendments to the bank credit facility as well as with other potential lenders regarding additional financing. In addition to its financial strains, or rather ancillary to them, the company has become the target of several shareholder ...