Shareholders back MBO at SMF TechnologiesShareholders at Limerick electronics firm SMF Technologies yesterday backed a management buyout (MBO) at the company.Wed Jul 09 2003 - 01:00
Dublin follows upward trend as main stocks gain groundThe market finished marginally ahead, in line with the trend in EuropeFri Jul 04 2003 - 01:00
State failing to sell PRSAs - surveyThe Government is failing to get the message on its new pension initiative across to the very groups it is designed to help, …Thu Jul 03 2003 - 01:00
Insurers call for stringent application of the lawIreland's largest insurance company Hibernian reaffirmed its yesterday that it would cut motor premiums by 10 per cent later …Wed Jul 02 2003 - 01:00
Improved offer for SMFA US electronics firm, based in Shannon, is offering shareholders at troubled SMF Technologies four times the price offered for…Tue Jul 01 2003 - 01:00
US bank sizes up MeridienUS investment bank Lehman Brothers is understood to be close to taking control of the owner of Dublin's Shelbourne Hotel.Mon Jun 30 2003 - 01:00
Building sector faces lean periodDemand for housing is the only factor propping up the construction industry, according to a new report.Mon Jun 30 2003 - 01:00
S&P cut further hits Elan sharesElan shares slipped further yesterday as analysts digested the move by Standard & Poor's to cut its rating on the company…Sat Jun 28 2003 - 01:00
Q&AThere are many Irish shareholders faced with the imminent question of whether to cash in or change to Great West Lifeco shares…Fri Jun 27 2003 - 01:00
Rebel credit unions to snub ILCU meetingRepresentatives of some credit unions that had been facing disaffiliation from the Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) will …Sat Jun 14 2003 - 01:00
Elan eases debt fears with purchase of loan notesPharmaceutical company Elan has strengthened its financial position considerably with the purchase of a large chunk of its outstanding…Fri Jun 13 2003 - 01:00
McInerney managers double stake in companyManagement at housebuilders McInerney has more than doubled its stake in the company in recent days.Thu Jun 12 2003 - 01:00
Index falls as financial stocks relinquish earlier gainsDUBLIN REPORT: Business was brisk yesterday, though the index fell late in the day as financial stocks gave up some of their…Tue Jun 10 2003 - 01:00
SMF looks at management buyoutManagement at SMF Technologies, the troubled Limerick company which has secured special dispensation to delist from the Irish…Tue Jun 10 2003 - 01:00
Regulator forces credit union U-turnThe Irish League of Credit Unions is understood to have deferred plans to disaffiliate 12 credit unions next weekend.Sat Jun 07 2003 - 01:00
Variable-rate SSIA holders likely to be hit by rate cutSpecial Savings Incentive Account (SSIA) holders will feel the pinch as financial institutions look to offset any cut in interest…Sat Jun 07 2003 - 01:00
Stock exchange loses another constituentThe Irish Stock Exchange will lose another constituent this week with the departure of SMF Technologies.Wed Jun 04 2003 - 01:00
Paddy Power reports strong turnover growthBookmaker Paddy Power has reported strong growth in turnover and expressed its confidence in weathering a run of bad results.Wed Jun 04 2003 - 01:00
ISEQ closes above 4,300 level for first time since MayDUBLIN REPORT: Ryanair recovered from a shaky start to lead the way as the Irish index moved ahead strongly after the bank holiday…Wed Jun 04 2003 - 01:00
Leading stocks lose ground with CRH the biggest loserSettlement Date: May 30th: Some of Dublin's leading stocks gave up ground yesterday as the index slipped half a percentage point…Wed May 28 2003 - 01:00
Accountants voice concernAccountants claim proposed new regulations for the profession will lead to even longer delays in disciplinary hearings and even…Mon May 26 2003 - 01:00
IL&P introduces free banking as rivals withdraw serviceIrish Life & Permanent has introduced free banking as it restructures in personal banking operations to take advantage of…Mon May 26 2003 - 01:00
Green Isle buys UK pizza brandGreen Isle Foods has consolidated its hold on the British frozen pizza market with the acquisition of the San Marco brand from…Sat May 24 2003 - 01:00
Market reportSettlement Date: May 28th: The Irish market marked time at the end of a see-saw week, with the ISEQ index down marginally by…Sat May 24 2003 - 01:00
Directors of 140 failed firms face threat of disqualificationDirectors of 140 failed companies could be disqualified from the boardroom for five years.Sat May 24 2003 - 01:00
Bombardier sells Belfast City Airport for €48.5mAerospace group Bombardier has sold Belfast City Airport to Spanish construction and services group Ferrovial for £35 million…Sat May 24 2003 - 01:00
Royal & Sun Alliance to cut motor premiumsRoyal & Sun Alliance has announced it will cut premiums for Irish motoristsFri May 23 2003 - 01:00
Forestry firm opens UK fundIrish Forestry Services has broken into the British market with a scheme to raise £5 million sterling (€7 million) for forestry…Wed May 21 2003 - 01:00
Pension fund blocked from Arnotts bidArnotts pension fund has been blocked from participating in the bid by family interests to take the retailer private, writes …Sat May 17 2003 - 01:00
Dell shares slip as results fail to beat expectationsDell Computer saw its shares slip as quarterly figures matched but failed to beat expectationsSat May 17 2003 - 01:00
Endsleigh to leave student insurance marketEndsleigh, the last large player in the Irish market insuring student possessions, has withdrawn from the State.Sat May 10 2003 - 01:00
Harney open to audit Bill changeThe Tánaiste has signalled that the door has not closed on change in her plans to reform corporate governance in Ireland.Thu May 08 2003 - 01:00
Market ReportBusiness was brisk in Dublin yesterday though market direction was unsureThu May 08 2003 - 01:00
Market ReportMarkets returned reinvigorated from the May Day break with Dublin outperforming its European peers, all of whom finished the …Wed May 07 2003 - 01:00
Londis buys convenience store chain Topshop from fuel firm TedcastleLondis has bought the Topshop chain of convenience stores from Tedcastle Holdings.Sat May 03 2003 - 01:00
New financial regulatory body pledges to put consumers firstIreland's new single financial regulator opened for business yesterday, promising to put the consumer at the heart of the system…Fri May 02 2003 - 01:00
Q&AWe are a retired couple whose main residence is in Ireland. We have two houses here, one of which is rentedFri May 02 2003 - 01:00
Elan confident of meeting recovery plan deadlineEmbattled pharmaceutical group Elan is confident of completing its recovery plan on time, chief executive Mr Kelly Martin said…Thu May 01 2003 - 01:00
Fyffes wants to issue €150m in stockFyffes will seek shareholder permission to issue stock worth up to €150 million at current prices in a rights issue at any time…Wed Apr 30 2003 - 01:00
Elan's broker predicts rise in first-quarter revenueBeleaguered pharmaceuticals group Elan is expected to record a single-digit increase in revenue in the first three months of …Tue Apr 29 2003 - 01:00
Buzz gets go-ahead to resume flightsBritain's Civil Aviation Authority has given the go-ahead for Ryanair's Buzz subsidiary to resume flights from Thursday.Tue Apr 29 2003 - 01:00
Profitable Dragon Oil seeks new financingExploration minnow Dragon Oil turned a profit last year but faces a "critical and immediate" need to arrange new sources of financing…Fri Apr 25 2003 - 01:00
IAVI president predicts surge in tax avoidance over stamp duty hikeThe incoming head of the State's largest group of estate agents has warned that the increase in stamp duty on commercial property…Fri Apr 25 2003 - 01:00
Ryanair still bullish on targets despite bad news for airlinesRyanair remains bullish about meeting its financial targets despite the almost daily drip of bad news for the airline sector, …Wed Apr 23 2003 - 01:00
Dublin office boosts Aegon tradeInsurance giant Aegon has attributed the sharp rise in business at its UK offshore life operation to the opening last year of…Wed Apr 23 2003 - 01:00
Firms in receivership lent €28m by First ActiveFirst Active lent €28 million to two construction companies chaired by former Taoiseach Mr Albert Reynolds only to put them into…Mon Apr 14 2003 - 01:00
PRSAs could cost more from brokersPensions bought under the Government's new PRSA scheme through brokers seem certain to be more expensive for consumersFri Apr 11 2003 - 01:00
