Private equity-focused M&A advisor Anya Cummins's timing was perfect: she moved back to Ireland just as the Irish PE boom was heating up. The Deloitte partner talks about how the industry has changed corporate Ireland, and where it's headed next.
There’s an art to rent control laws. They need to give the tenant as much protection as possible, while being mindful not to disincentivize new supply. Ireland's laws have utterly failed this test.
One of Ireland's most recognisable entrepreneurs, Chupi Sweetman founded her business in 2013 and has bootstrapped it to a €5m turnover. With a new injection of cash, the brand is now aiming to expand its retail presence and is making a major technology play.
The former directors of Dolphin Mut 116, an Irish vehicle used to funnel millions of Irish pension money into German Property Group, formerly Dolphin Trust, are facing legal proceedings over their handling of the company. The demise of GPG’s global network of companies in 2020 left international investors exposed to the tune of around $1 billion.
Seamus Kearney will remain a board director of Valeo and he continues to have a significant investment in the business. "I remain incredibly passionate and excited about the future for Valeo Foods," he said.
Carey claimed to be due an insurance payment, so asked the entrepreneur for a short-term loan. However, the Kilkenny hurling star never repaid it.
It was a tax-friendly property deal. Nine investors, including former Davy CEO Tony Garry, signed up to invest in a quayside Limerick development in 2005 with no personal recourse on a multimillion bank loan, they claim. Everyday Finance disagrees and is now chasing them for nearly €2.5m.
The deal presented as a routine private equity capital raise by the Tipperary agtech company late last year was anything but. There are big names – and big plans – involved.
Between 2015 and 2022, market rents increased by almost 75%, while in the same period, rents for sitting tenants increased by just 19%. And based on my analysis, Ireland is missing between 200,000 and 250,000 rental homes.
The lineout will be a key battle in the tactical war at the Aviva. Ireland will have a plan to restrict France's attacking ambitions.
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