In the final part of our investigation into the Davy bond scandal, we examine the Central Bank’s efforts to uncover the truth, reveal how Davy’s response to the crisis inflamed the situation and hear from Tony O’Connor, one of the architects of the trade.
Kerry Group has agreed to sell its meats and meals business for €819 million to Pilgrim's Pride. Staple foods like bacon and sausages were the foundation on which Kerry built its empire, but the reality is that the technology-focused group no longer needs them.
With a decade of experience in the global online wine business under his belt, Eamon FitzGerald is launching his own venture in Ireland, WineSpark. His plan is to create a subscription service for wine fans drawing on his knowledge and connections with winemakers, who are also his investors.
In the second part of our investigation into the Davy bond scandal, we go inside the room on the day the deal was done, reveal how Cantor’s offer was thwarted and expose the role played by a number of high-powered Davy executives.
Shareholders in Davy Hickey Properties are engaged in a face-off in the Commercial Court over a multimillion asset disposal strategy. The good news? The bids on development land are apparently exceeding the guide price by as much as 8%.
A new report shows the security on Dolphin Trust property assets outside Berlin and Munich could prove a flashpoint between liquidators acting for different groups of Irish investors.
For the past four months, The Currency has been investigating the Davy bond scandal, examining who knew what and when. Based on multiple sources, documents, courtroom filings and new information, this is the inside story.
The economist Colm McCarthy assesses the government’s response to the pandemic, explains why tax increases are unavoidable and links the malfunction of Irish banks to the housing crisis. And he also argues that UEFA is utterly anti-competitive.
KKR, the global private equity giant, expanded its Irish operation when it bought Avoca Capital in 2014. Since then, it has built a string of low profile but highly profitable subsidiaries here. So, what is the secret to KKR’s low profile Irish success?
When the multi-billion dollar software business SUSE changed hands in 2019, the proceeds trickled back to the UK-based Micro Focus group – but not until they had transited through Irish companies enjoying Caribbean tax residency. This is how the deal was done.
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