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Vision Capital feud to cost Ires Reit €1.8 million

The state’s largest landlord detailed the costs associated with the shareholder battle in its annual report

Ires said the battle cost it €0.9 million in 2023 and it is anticipating a similar level expense for 2024. Picture: Sophie James

Ires Reit, the state’s largest landlord, anticipates the contentious battle with one of its largest shareholders will cost €1.8 million.

At the end of last year Vision Capital, an activist investor that holds 5 per cent of Ires, embarked on a lengthy campaign against the company. The Toronto-based investment fund wanted the Reit to be broken up to create a liquidity event that could return significantly more cash to shareholders than the stock market values ...