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<p>A Greencore factory in Bristol, England. Greencore was founded in 1991 following the privatisation of Irish Sugar. File picture</p>

companies

International food firm rejects Greencore acquisition bid

Greencore approached Bakkavor in recent weeks to express interest in a potential deal

<p>The largest deal of the year in the Irish market was the €10.1bn investment by private equity group Apollo in Intel's manufacturing facility in Kildare. </p>

economy

High-value deals push surge in Irish M&A activity in 2024

The two firms have signed a memorandum of understanding (AP)

companies

Japanese car giants Honda and Nissan announce merger plans

Energy company Pinergy acquired by Tokyo-based multinational

companies

Energy company Pinergy acquired by Tokyo-based multinational

Bausch + Lomb confirms potential sale is 'one of several options being explored'

companies

Bausch + Lomb confirms potential sale is 'one of several options being explored'

Circle K 20cent reduction in fuel prices

companies

Watchdog to hold full investigation on Circle K's plan to buy Pelco filling stations

Woodies-owner Grafton Group acquires Spanish firm in a deal worth €132m

Woodies-owner Grafton Group acquires Spanish firm in a deal worth €132m

Spanish air conditioning and heating products distributor Salvador Escoda last year reported revenue of €231.8m and an adjusted operating profit of €16.5m

Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

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Rupert Murdoch's REA Group ends pursuit of Rightmove

REA Group ended its $8.29bn (€7.4bn) takeover pursuit of UK real estate website Rightmove following the rejection of a fourth bid

Mon, 30 Sep, 2024

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Merger of accounting organisations creates largest professional body on island of Ireland

Consolidation may impact the current tight labour market as smaller companies get absorbed by larger firms and a battle for roles may ensue

Mon, 02 Sep, 2024

We have a deal!

Value of Irish merger and acquisition activity surges 30% in first half of the year

Partner at Philip Lee, Eoghan Doyle, said: 'Ireland is currently outperforming the global market, with most other jurisdictions facing a more pronounced decline in M&A activity volume'

Fri, 30 Aug, 2024

Irish Times Group acquires remaining share of Gloss Publications

Irish Times Group acquires remaining share of Gloss Publications

The group has held a 50% share in Gloss Publications — which produces The Gloss magazine — since it launched in 2006

Tue, 13 Aug, 2024

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Ifac continues expansion with acquisition of Dublin-based MCC

The move adds to the growing level of consolidation across the accountancy and insurance sectors seen in Ireland in recent years.

Tue, 06 Aug, 2024

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Clear signs of revival in M&A market

Expert opinions agree that Irish and global M&A markets are looking positive

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

We have a deal!

Ireland bucks global trend of mergers and acquisitions

However, while the volume of deals is up, the value has declined by 27% year-on-year from €72bn to €59bn

Mon, 08 Apr, 2024

We have a deal!

Dealmaking values rebound while volume levels continue to lag, report shows

The report also found that while the value went up for Irish dealmaking, the volume has decreased substantially since the early stages of the pandemic which rocked most business sectors.

Thu, 04 Apr, 2024

Irish tech firm SoftCo acquired by private equity firm

Irish tech firm SoftCo acquired by private equity firm

The company reports to have over 1m customers worldwide

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

Sinead Donovan

Chartered Accountants and CPA propose merger as consolidation ramps up

Over 37,000 Chartered Accountants and CPA members will vote next month on whether to establish a single institute

Tue, 16 Jan, 2024

Euro Currency As Sovereign Debt Crisis Continues

Irish competition watchdog gets more teeth today as new law takes effect

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission can now levy fines of €10m or 10% of a firm's global turnover, and can unwind mergers or acquisitions arranged without its clearance

Wed, 27 Sep, 2023

Microsoft-Activision-Call of Duty

Microsoft set to secure final approval for $69bn purchase of games giant Activision

The move represents a stunning turnaround for a deal that was once thought over after running up against concerns from antitrust regulators

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

Amgen Set To Join Dow Jones Industrial Average Index

US authorities clear Amgen’s €26.8bn takeover of Horizon Therapeutics

The acquisition is Amgen’s largest ever

Fri, 01 Sep, 2023

We have a deal!

Value of Irish mergers and acquisitions falls more than 50%

The slump in mergers and acquisitions is said to be due to a number of factors including rising interest rates, high inflation and fears of recession

Tue, 08 Aug, 2023

Granite Digital continues growth spree with acquisition of Galway-based Armour

Granite Digital continues growth spree with acquisition of Galway-based Armour

The 14th Irish digital services firm acquired by Granite Digital, Armour brings with it 150 customers and revenues of €14m

Wed, 19 Jul, 2023

New York City As Covid Restrictions Are Lifted After Reaching Vaccine Goal

Dealmakers adrift as €914bn in mergers vanishes in first half

The world’s dealmakers are roughly $1 trillion (€914bn) down in one of the worst years for takeovers and stock market listings in a decade.

Fri, 30 Jun, 2023

Digitally facilitating the due diligence process

Digitally facilitating the due diligence process

Virtual data rooms (VDRs) are revolutionising the process for mergers and acquisitions

Wed, 28 Jun, 2023

Acquire in haste, repent at leisure

Acquire in haste, repent at leisure

Very often, the hard work on an acquisition only begins when the deal is done

Wed, 28 Jun, 2023

Acquisitions: Putting in the groundwork to maximise the yield

Acquisitions: Putting in the groundwork to maximise the yield

Failing to prepare for sale is preparing to take a low price, reports Barry McCall

Tue, 27 Jun, 2023

Resilient mergers and acquisitions market set for an upturn

Resilient mergers and acquisitions market set for an upturn

Following a pronounced slowdown in 2022 dealmaking is ramping up again, writes Barry McCall

Tue, 27 Jun, 2023