The data for the first six months of the year offers a deep insight into the M&A and fundraising climate in Ireland, identifying the sectors that are being chased by domestic and international money.
Last year, UK restaurant operator Azzuri acquired a controlling stake in the Mexican restaurant chain Boojum. The Irish operator’s CEO David Maxwell explains the deal and what is coming next.
In addition to running a private equity firm, Mark Flood is also the co-founder of The Real Deal conference. Ahead of this year’s event, he talks about industry trends, the Irish M&A outlook, and the thorny issue of valuations.
In a vote of confidence for the brand's potential in the UK, the Azzurri Group has taken a controlling stake in the Mexican chain Boojum. This is how the deal came about.
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