Mergers and acquisitions activity fell in 2022: report Mergers and acquisitions activity involving Irish firms fell last year as high inflation, rising interest rates and the war in Ukraine presented "significant challenges". Business • 27 Feb
Number of mergers notified to CCPC fell by 16% in 2022 The number of mergers notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) fell by 16% last year to 68. Business • 06 Jan
Irish M&A activity fell by more than a quarter in H1 Merger and acquisition activity fell by more than a quarter in the first half of 2020, according to new figures from William Fry. Business • 10 Aug 20
UK political uncertainty risks slowing M&A The political shock of Prime Minister Theresa May's failure to win a majority in a national election could put the brakes on takeover activity in … Business • 12 Jun 17
Smurfit Kappa continues to see good demand Paper-based packaging group Smurfit Kappa has announced higher revenues and pre-tax profits for the first three months of the year as it was boosted by … Business • 06 May 16
Year of the 'mega deal' unlikely to be repeated Dealmakers celebrating a record year for mergers and acquisitions that was boosted by mega deals are pinning their hopes on a larger number of smaller … Business • 29 Dec 15
CRH updates on investments for last year Building materials giant CRH today said that a multi-year €1.5-€2 billion divestment programme announced last August is well underway. Business • 08 Jan 15
Fear factor fades as global M&A hits 7 year high Chief executives got their deal-making confidence back in 2014, encouraged by a clearer outlook for their businesses. Business • 22 Dec 14
CRH spent €700m on deals in 2013 Building materials group CRH has provided an update of its latest round of acquisitions. Business • 07 Jan 14
CRH spends €0.6 billion on deals in 2012 Building materials group CRH has said it has spent almost €630m on acquisition and investment moves during 2012. Business • 03 Jan 13
