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High returns for start-up investors

Investors who backed start-up and developing companies received an average annual return of 15

Thu Apr 12 2007 - 01:00

Shares in ICG ferry group hit new high as rival bidder doubles stake in company

Shares in ferry operator, Irish Continental Group (ICG), hit a new high yesterday as investors reacted to the news that one of…

Wed Apr 11 2007 - 01:00

Irish wave energy firm in deal with Chevron

An Irish wave energy company is joining forces with multinational oil giant Chevron in a deal worth about €500,000.

Wed Apr 11 2007 - 01:00

BIAM cuts stake in Independent group

Bank of Ireland Asset Management (BIAM) has cut its stake in Independent News & Media, according to an announcement to the…

Wed Apr 11 2007 - 01:00

Group to lobby politicians on pension benefits

Former public servants who say they have lost "thousands of euro" in pension benefits are planning to raise the issue with trade…

Sat Apr 07 2007 - 01:00

Public sector reform must be priority, says ISME

The next government needs to clamp down on public service pay and push for improved performance from the State's employees, a…

Sat Apr 07 2007 - 01:00

Sisk is biggest building group

John Sisk and Son has been named as the biggest building group in the company in an industry-wide survey of the sector.

Sat Apr 07 2007 - 01:00

CRH directors share over €7.5m

CRH's executive directors shared salaries, bonuses and pension contributions of more than €7

Fri Apr 06 2007 - 01:00

ICG directors to meet rival bidders

The independent directors of Irish Continental Group (ICG) are set to meet representatives of the parties proposing a rival €…

Thu Apr 05 2007 - 01:00

ESBI to bid for Nigerian grid deal

The ESB's international arm is one of four players in the running for a contract to operate Nigeria's national grid.

Wed Apr 04 2007 - 01:00

Mortgage lending boosts profits at IIB Bank

Corporate bank and mortgage lender, IIB Bank, grew profits by over 24 per cent last year, according to figures released yesterday…

Wed Apr 04 2007 - 01:00

Warning carbon credits could cost €1bn

The Government's greenhouse gas policy could cost the taxpayer up to €1 billion over the next five years, according to a leading…

Mon Apr 02 2007 - 01:00

Tech firm's profits reach £12.7m

Profits at Dublin and Londonlisted satellite TV and communications equipment developer Vislink approached €19 million in 2006…

Thu Mar 29 2007 - 01:00

Billionaire Blavatnik's second Irish venture

Yesterday's Aughinish Alumina deal marks the second Irish investment for Len Blavatnik, the Russian billionaire whose fortune…

Wed Mar 28 2007 - 01:00

Mobile phone firm's profits top €2.2m

Profits at mobile phone data services provider, Zamano, topped €2.2 million in its first year as a listed company

Tue Mar 27 2007 - 01:00

ESB debt of €2bn may have to be renegotiated

The ESB will have to renegotiate its €2 billion debt if it is forced to transfer the ownership of its electricity transmission…

Tue Mar 27 2007 - 01:00
Investors in ICG can block proposed buyout

Investors in ICG can block proposed buyout

Doyle Group, One51 Capital and the other investors who recently bought into Irish Continental Group (ICG) now hold enough of …

Mon Mar 26 2007 - 01:00

Most listed firms not adhering to code

A new report shows that two out of three Irish-listed companies are not complying fully with the combined corporate governance…

Mon Mar 26 2007 - 01:00

Emap considers €170m sale of Today FM, FM104 and Highland

Troubled UK media group Emap is likely to announce tomorrow that it is gearing up to sell its Irish radio stations, which are…

Mon Mar 26 2007 - 01:00

Mansfield buys hotel for €50m

Developer Jim Mansfield's Citywest group has bought a Co Dublin hotel for an estimated €50 million

Thu Mar 22 2007 - 00:00

Greenstar UK buys 75% of rival

Irish-owned waste manager Greenstar UK has mopped up a British rival in a deal valued at under €10 million.

Thu Mar 22 2007 - 00:00

Profits at Veris grow almost 80 per cent to €2.7 million

Profits at listed property management and services group Veris grew almost 80 per cent to €2.7 million last year.

Thu Mar 22 2007 - 00:00

Radisson, Park Inn hotels make profits of €10m

The Radisson and Park Inn hotels in Ireland generated profits of €10 million in the 12 months to the end of last November.

Thu Mar 22 2007 - 00:00
Profits at Newcourt double in 2006 as turnover grows 78%
to €116.5m

Profits at Newcourt double in 2006 as turnover grows 78% to €116.5m

Profits at security, recruitment and aviation services group Newcourt more than doubled last year, the company said yesterday…

Wed Mar 21 2007 - 00:00

Food giant hungry for overseas growth

Glanbia is looking beyond a tightening Irish market for growth. In 2006, it increased pretax profits by 8 per cent to €74

Thu Mar 08 2007 - 00:00

Glanbia's pretax profits topped €74m last year

Profits at listed food and agribusiness group Glanbia topped €74 million in 2006, the group reported yesterday.

Thu Mar 08 2007 - 00:00

America contributes the lion's share

Analysis: America contributed the lion's share of the gains at CRH last year, but it remains hopeful that momentum is picking…

Wed Mar 07 2007 - 00:00

Bord na Móna to buy waste firm for €61m

State-owned Bord na Móna is to buy waste manager Advanced Environmental Solutions (AES) for €61 million.

Wed Mar 07 2007 - 00:00

Former FAI chief gets Citywest role

Former Football Association of Ireland (FAI) boss Bernard O'Byrne is set to take charge at businessman Jim Mansfield's Citywest…

Wed Mar 07 2007 - 00:00

CRH profits increase 25% to €1.6bn in 2006

Profits at building materials giant CRH grew 25 per cent to €1

Wed Mar 07 2007 - 00:00

Profits at Paddy Power increase 51% to €45.5m

Listed bookmaker Paddy Power made profits of almost €50 million last year, beating market expectations.

Tue Mar 06 2007 - 00:00

Kingspan eyes expansion as profits jump 37%

Strong performances across all its divisions boosted 2006 profits at building materials and systems specialist, Kingspan, by …

Tue Mar 06 2007 - 00:00

Online business drives bookie's growth

Analysis: Paddy Power's betting shops are a familiar sight in this country, but it's the listed bookmaker's online business …

Tue Mar 06 2007 - 00:00

Sisk's UK division makes €6m profit

The UK division of leading Irish construction firm Sisk Group made profits last year of over €6 million.

Sat Mar 03 2007 - 00:00

Readymix profits jump 48% to almost €20m

Profits from core activities at building materials player, Readymix, grew by close to 50 per cent in 2006 to €19.6 million.

Sat Mar 03 2007 - 00:00

Reox to sell stake in farm services firm

Dairygold spin-off Reox is to sell its holding in a farm services business for a reported €8 million.

Sat Mar 03 2007 - 00:00

Citywest hotel set for €40m extension project

Developer Jim Mansfield's Citywest Hotel has got the green light for a €40 million expansion that will bring the number of rooms…

Sat Mar 03 2007 - 00:00

Grafton makes €250m profit in 2006

The Dublin-listed company that owns the Woodies and Atlantic Homecare DIY chains had profits of almost €250 million last year…

Fri Mar 02 2007 - 00:00

Airtricity to appeal decision

Alternative energy operator Airtricity is to appeal to the Scottish Executive against a local authority refusal to grant it planning…

Thu Mar 01 2007 - 00:00

Irish-based software firm loses €2.2m in 12-month period

Trintech, the Irish-based payment systems software firm, lost €2

Thu Mar 01 2007 - 00:00

McInerney to raise €84m to fund UK expansion

Listed housebuilder McInerney Holdings is to raise €84 million from shareholders to fund further expansion in Britain.

Tue Feb 27 2007 - 00:00

Barchester invests €50m in facility

Barchester, the UK nursing home chain backed by former Kerry chief, Denis Brosnan, and a group of high-profile Irish shareholders…

Sat Feb 24 2007 - 00:00

Project Management wins €15m in contracts in southeastern Europe

Irish civil engineering specialist, Project Management Group, has won €15 million worth of consultancy contracts with southeastern…

Sat Feb 24 2007 - 00:00

Major US energy player to invest in NTR joint venture

A New York-listed alternative energy player is to invest €3.8 million in Irish utility NTR's joint venture in the US.

Sat Feb 24 2007 - 00:00

Toll-road group posts profits of €155m

The Spanish group that holds a majority stake in the company that operates the Kilcock-Kinnegad toll road had profits of €155…

Fri Feb 23 2007 - 00:00

CapVest raising €50m in Ireland

A major European private equity house is raising €50 million from Irish individuals and institutions to form part of a €500 million…

Fri Feb 23 2007 - 00:00

Firms to bid for Curragh contract

Sisk and Hegarty are understood to be among the construction players in the running for a €100 million contract to redevelop …

Fri Feb 23 2007 - 00:00

Profits at Ladbrokes in Ireland doubled

Tax-free betting and expansion doubled profits at bookmaker Ladbrokes' Irish operation to €21 million last year.

Fri Feb 23 2007 - 00:00

Heineken Ireland sales top €330m

Sales at Heineken Ireland topped €330 million in 2006, the Dutch-owned company said yesterday

Thu Feb 22 2007 - 00:00

Desmond fund buys €392m telecoms business

A venture capital fund backed by Dermot Desmond and former Parthus chief executive Brian Long has bought a global telecoms player…

Wed Feb 21 2007 - 00:00
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