M&A Global insurance giant Gallagher acquires Dublin-based KeaneyPurchase continues a trend of consolidation within the insurance sector
M&A German-owned ETL makes second Irish acquisitionThe accountancy business has purchased DMB Chartered Accountants in Waterford
M&A Kildare-based SeaChange acquired by US company NFPThe Irish health and safety business is the latest acquisition by the US multinational as it continues to grow its presence here
M&A PIB owned Campion acquires Clare-based Munstergroup insuranceThe brokerage is the 19th in Ireland to be acquired by the Irish wing of British insurance group PIB
Economy High-profile redundancies steadied ‘overheated’ labour market - Grant Thornton partnerMichael McAteer says employee priorities have shifted from pay rises to job security in the face of severe cuts
Tech Microsoft’s Activision deal set to get UK’s CMA approvalThe bid had been blocked by the UK regulator but a revised proposal is set to be approved
M&A Cork-based Quintas acquired by Xeinadin Group as consolidation continues in financial services sectorHeadquartered in London, Xeinadin Group said the acquisition of Quintas will help grow its accountancy and wealth management offerings in the Irish market
M&A Smurfit Kappa share price slumps as investors digest mega-merger with WestRockShareholders of WestRock will receive the equivalent of $43.51 a share in cash and stock.
Companies Killarney-based Tricel acquires Cavan’s Gem OilsThis is the fifth acquisition by the Kerry lubricants and plastics company
M&A Dublin software firm Emydex acquired by German-based BaaderThe business, which develops food processing software, has sold a majority stake
Gambling We’re keeping headquarters in Dublin despite US listing, says FlutterRevenue in America grew by 92 per cent last year but Paddy Power owner says it has no plans to move
Companies Dublin-based Waystone agrees £140m deal to acquire British firm Link Fund SolutionsUnder the terms of the deal, the Dublin-headquartered financial services company will pay between £110 million and £140 million to acquire the business
Business Irish M&A deals hit lowest value since 2009Deals in the first quarter of 2023 were down 87 per cent in value year on year and hit the lowest level in 14 years according to Refinitiv Deals Intelligence
Aviation Dublin-based ASL acquires Australian airline PionairStaff numbers set to increase in line with ASL’s growth and fleet plans, according to company
Insurance South African insurer OUTsurance to launch in IrelandThe company plans to offer consumers motor and home insurance products
M&A American healthcare group UPMC completes acquisition of Sports Surgery ClinicThe clinic was founded by Ray Moran in 2007 and has grown to a 101-bed facility
M&A Tipperary based SYS Group acquires retirement planning firmAcquisition will bring overall assets under management by SYS Group to over €315 million
The Big Interview ‘We may look complicated, but nutrition is at our core’ – Siobhán Talbot on Glanbia reaching €5.6bnGlobal nutrition business Glanbia has been on ‘a phenomenal journey of evolution’ since Siobhán Talbot took charge. The chief executive says that voyage has come through ambition and a grounded respect for its origins
Companies Glanbia earnings jump to almost €350 million as it beats expectationsRevenue at the global nutrition group rose to €5.6 billion last year