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Full coverage: Private equity

A private equity billionaire mounts his biggest takeover yet: the Pentagon

Stephen Feinberg is trying to win congressional approval of the largest defense budget ever while browbeating contractors to speed production, write Drew FitzGerald, Lara Seligman, and Marcus Weisgerber, The Wall Street Journal.

The Wall Street Journal.
16th Apr, 2026 - 9 min read

How “enthusiasm” drove a Galwayman and his wife from a few traffic cones to a €16.3m Australian beachfront home

Damien Kelly and his Australian wife Karla made it big in traffic management. Their company's sale has seen them buy a dream Queensland beach property.

Alice Chambers
10th Apr, 2026 - 3 min read

Stuart Fitzgerald: The exit-planning lessons SMEs can learn from private equity 

Mapping prospective buyers, carrying out robust internal diligence, and strengthening management teams does not mean you’re about to sell your business, but it will help you make it more resilient today – and more attractive tomorrow.

Stuart Fitzgerald
26th Mar, 2026 - 3 min read

Table stakes – Part 2: Why rising restaurant revenues will struggle to drive profits in 2026

Many restaurateurs are expecting an increase in revenues going into 2026, but rising costs ranging from food and energy to higher staff costs will squeeze margins.

Michael Cogley
4th Feb, 2026 - 20 min read

Cavan’s Boxmore Plastics shielded from PE-backed parent’s bankruptcy

Pretium Packaging, owned by Clearlake Capital, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US but the company says its 100-plus staff in Cavan are not affected by the restructuring.

Jonathan Keane
3rd Feb, 2026 - 2 min read

Table stakes – Part 1: “Ireland Inc is wealthy, you shouldn’t be hearing restaurateurs roaring”

In a sharply contrasted 2026 for Ireland’s restaurants, the country’s culinary reputation is expected to reach new heights this year while rising costs means the life raft of July's Vat cut will be too little too late for some.

Michael Cogley
3rd Feb, 2026 - 19 min read

The Renatus M&A report: Why global buyers keep coming back to Ireland

In a year when caution dominated boardrooms, international acquirers increased their presence in Ireland. Renatus data reveals what sectors contunue to draw foreign capital — and how the market is changing as a result.

Ian Kehoe
22nd Jan, 2026 - 4 min read

From a Wexford pub to London deals: Conor Lambert on risk, resilience and family business

The Co Wexford native, who leads BDO's tech, media, and telecoms offering in the UK, speaks about working with ad magnate Martin Sorrell, the rise of private equity, and the future of family-run firms.

Michael Cogley
2nd Jan, 2026 - 9 min read

Budget changes, buyouts and a growing war chest: Inside Total Dental’s growth plan

The dental group, backed by London investor Lonsdale Capital, has secured debt funding from DunPort Capital to fund further growth. CEO Steven Lynch outlines the group's plans for 2026 and why the budget brought deals to a halt.

Michael Cogley
23rd Dec, 2025 - 6 min read

A billion-euro medtech plant in Athlone is moving into the hands of private equity

US medical device maker Teleflex is carving up its business in a series of deals totalling $2bn with private equity firms acquiring the Irish operations.

Jonathan Keane
17th Dec, 2025 - 2 min read
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