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Articles
Vendor Challenges
Peter Coyne talks to Business Plus magazine and advises prospective vendors on how to maximise the potential for a successful sale of a business.
January 2009
2008 M&A Perspectives
Whilst the credit crunch may have emerged in 2007 following problems related to the US sub prime mortgage crisis, the global M&A landscape did not feel the full force of its impact until this year. The period characterised by an abundant availability of relatively inexpensive credit has come to an abrupt end in 2008.
December 2008
Selling a Business Ireland
AIB Corporate Finance, in conjunction with Mergermarket, A&L Goodbody and AIB Private Banking have launched a new survey of a range of Irish companies who have just been through the process of selling their business. View a full copy of the report here.
July 2008
Future Prospects
While Ireland is not immune to the effects of the global credit crunch and economic uncertainty the prospects for Irish corporate finance activity remains robust, given the relatively strong fundamentals that are in place.Graham Reid looks to the future of corporate finance in Ireland and finds financial activity to be robust.
Graham Reid talks to Business & Finance Magazine, June 2008
Strategic Mid-Market Deals
Almost everyone agreed that merger and acquisition (M&A) activity will be down during the next six months, it is just the extent of it on which there is disagreement. Having been priced out of the game in recent years, current market trends could see smaller players come back in from the cold, writes Barry McCall.
June 2008
Tighter credit slows PE deals
With the global credit crunch leading to a tightening in liquidity and banks adopting more cautious lending practices, private equity funds have been less active in the Irish mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market during the first half of 2008, writes Fiona Reddan.
June 2008
M&A Outlook 2008
The level of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in Ireland has seen strong growth in 2007, with a number of trade and leveraged deals going through. Alan Doherty argues that the strong basics of the Irish economy will continue to attract investors into 2008, but notes that competition in private equity may drop as the availability of credit shrinks.
Alan Doherty talks to Finance Magazine, December 2007
Wealthy Investors to lead M&A
Wealthy individuals are expected to lead the merger and acquisition (M&A) market in Ireland this year as they seek alternative homes for their money.It is no secret that Irish investment has been dominated by property over the past few years, but speakers at an M&A conference in Dublin yesterday said this was now starting to change.
Irish Times, 23rd February 2007
Expect more MBO's in 2007
There was plenty to keep Irish corporate financiers' appetites satisfied in 2006, with several landmark transactions such as Aer Lingus' IPO and its subsequent battle with Ryanair, Babcock and Brown's €2.4 billion takeover of Eircom and Riverdeep's €3 billion swoop on American publisher Houghton Mifflin. But there's even more to come next year.
Alan Doherty, the managing director of AIB Corporate Finance talks to David Clerkin of the Sunday Business Post.
Building for the future
Recent activity is further proof of consolidation within the construction materials sector in this country. Martin Rafferty, AIB Corporate Finance, discusses the issues affecting owners of construction materials related businesses.
By Martin Rafferty, AIB Corporate Finance, Irish Independent, June 2006
Brokering and Flotations
Think of all the big deals that have been brokered in Ireland over the past decade and you can be sure that AIB Corporate Finance was not far from the fray. Then again, think of the most high-profile deal on the 2006 calendar and AIB is again involved: the planned flotation of Aer Lingus.
Alan Doherty, managing director of AIB Corporate Finance talks to John Walsh of Business & Finance.
Property Deals Fuel Growth
2005 proved to be a highly active year for Irish M&A transactions with a recent survey data showing the value of deals executed rose by 19% to more than €11bn. Last year saw a trend towards fewer but larger transactions. Growth in 2005 was helped by general positive sentiment among investors and supportive market conditions, such as low interest rates and strong property prices.
by Fergal McAleavey, AIB Corporate Finance, Finance Magazine, March 2006
Putting Your Business Under the Hammer
Vendors of a business will normally only go through the process of selling a business once in their lifetime. It is therefore imperative to take the appropriate steps in preparing the business for sale and take appropriate advice with regard to same.
by Martin Rafferty, AIB Corporate Finance, Irish Construction Overview 2006
AIB announces joint venture with Aviva
Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. today announces that it has agreed the terms of a joint venture with Aviva plc for the manufacture and distribution of life and pensions products in the Republic of Ireland.
Investors take on Superquinn
Select Retail Holdings, a new company backed by a group of private investors, has acquired the entire share capital of Superquinn - the fourth largest food retailer in the Irish Republic.
Graham Reid, AIB Corporate Finance, talks to Acquisition Finance about the Superquinn transaction.
HSS acquires Laois Hire Ltd
HSS Hire Service Group (HSS) has announced the purchase of Laois Hire Services Ltd. one of Ireland's leading independent tool and plant hire businesses.
National Linen sold to HTS
HTS International, a major international textile rental company has acquired a majority stake in National Linen, one of Ireland's leading textile rental companies.
AIB to advise on Aer Lingus
AIB Capital Markets and UBS are delighted to announce they have been appointed by the Departments of Transport and Finance to provide financial advice in relation to Aer Lingus.
Finance Deal of the Year 2005
The acquisition by Grafton Group plc of Heiton Group plc has been voted Finance Magazine Deal of the Year 2005. AIB Corporate Finance, part of AIB Capital Markets, advised Grafton Group on the landmark transaction.
Finance Magazine M&A Awards, July 2005
Local Banking Expertise is Vital
The construction industry accounts for nearly a fifth of the domestic economy, with an approximate output last year of €24 billion. The robust housing sector has been a key factor in this success in recent years.
Jon Ihle from the Irish Times talks to Alan Doherty, of AIB Corporate Finance, about meeting the needs of a €24-billion sector.
Irish Construction Sector
The construction industry is a significant component of the domestic economy, with the value of output estimated at approximately €24 billion in 2004. The industry accounted for approximately 19.5 per cent of GNP in 2004. It has supported the general economy and underpinned employment as the rate of economic growth has slowed in recent years.
By Alan Doherty, AIB Corporate Finance, Construction Industry Magazine, April 2005
Building Businesses in Ireland
The market for DIY and Builders Merchants in Ireland was shaken up in January when market leader Grafton Group was given clearance to complete the takeover of its closest rival, Heiton Group.
Fergal McAleavey, AIB Corporate Finance, talks to Acquisition Finance magazine on the Grafton / Heiton takeover.
International M&A Review
Mergers and acquisitions are booming again in Ireland, after a number of years where public to private transactions were the driving force behind corporate activity. The market in 2004 was characterised by three themes; expansionary acquisitions to increase geographic or product footprint, inmarket consolidation and leveraged transactions; furthermore, we expect this trend to continue in 2005.
By Alan Doherty & Fergal McAleavey, AIB Corporate Finance, Euromoney International M&A Review 2005/2006
AIBCF leads the way
The announcement of the Superquinn transaction towards the end of 2004, sealed AIB Corporate Finance's position as the leading domestic corporate finance advisor by value last year. AIB Corporate Finance ended the year as top indigenous Irish Corporate Finance house in terms of deal value for 2004, according to the international benchmark, the Mergermarket league table.
By Graham Reid, AIB Corporate Finance, Sunday Business Post, February 2005