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Full coverage: Mergers and acquisitions

A $200m valuation, a $100m earn-out and a plan for an IPO: Inside Glofox’s knock-out deal

The value negotiated by the Irish founders of gym software firm Glofox for its acquisition by US-based ABC Fitness is a remarkable achievement for a company forced to retrench by Covid-19 just two years ago. Yet it is only a step on the journey now sketched out for the business.

T. Lyons and T. Hubert
4th Aug, 2022 - 5 min read

Partnering for zero-trust: Ekco’s acquisition drive continues with deal for hacker buster Kontex

The Malahide-based cloud provider Ekco has bought a second leading Irish cybersecurity firm. It now employs 420 people in Europe, and has bigger growth plans.

Tom Lyons
22nd Jun, 2022 - 4 min read

How Fastway Couriers doubled its business before a private equity deal

New information reveals spectacular growth at the recently acquired parcel delivery business during the strictest pandemic lockdowns – and the key role played by its franchise model.

Thomas Hubert
10th Jun, 2022 - 3 min read

A Texan billionaire’s family office has bought Jones Engineering in a deal worth more than €1bn. What is it paying for?

Jones Engineering is a rare beast – an indigenous Irish company that has flourished on global markets.

Sean Keyes
3rd Jun, 2022 - 4 min read

Revenue refunded a record amount of stamp duty last year. A pharma mega-merger explains it all

Exchequer returns showed swings of hundreds of millions of euros between 2020 and 2021 following a dispute on emergency stamp duty rules. The exact details of the settlement reached between AbbVie and the tax authority, however, remain secret.

Thomas Hubert
30th May, 2022 - 3 min read

The new face of private equity: “Almost half of our team have owned or run businesses”

Laura McCoy provides the boots on Irish ground for UK firm Elysian Capital, the new owner of Fastway Couriers. She says her second deal in one year won’t be the last.

Thomas Hubert
24th May, 2022 - 17 min read

Ferrero acquires growing Irish protein bar brand

Fulfil, which is majority-owned by entrepreneur Barry Connolly, has announced its takeover by the Italian group behind Nutella and Kinder.

Tom Lyons
25th Apr, 2022 - 2 min read

US food giant Mars becomes major Irish veterinary player with 15-practice deal

Consolidation continues at pace among Irish vets, with overseas capital pouring in. By acquiring Village Vets, the US food giant is quadrupling its "pawprint" in Ireland.

Thomas Hubert
6th Apr, 2022 - 2 min read

As it leaves Glanbia, the group’s Irish business re-allocates €43m to farmers – and registers a new name

Ireland’s largest dairy processor has completed its separation from the listed multinational it had created. Under full farmer ownership, its new priority is to boost lagging producer prices.

Thomas Hubert
1st Apr, 2022 - 3 min read

Irish-owned LHK Group acquires Dublin insurance broker Richardson

Two of Ireland's oldest insurance brokers are set to merge. In an industry targeted by international private equity and listed buyers, the participants in the latest deal insist it is different.

Tom Lyons
1st Apr, 2022 - 3 min read
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