Major ICG shareholders oppose €1.2bn management buyout as undervaluing group – The Irish Times
A number of big shareholders in Irish Continental Group (ICG) are opposing the planned sale of the ferries…
DCC board backs ‘compelling’ takeover bid of up to £5.73 billion – The Irish Times
DCC Energy chief executive Donal Murphy said he expects the vast majority of shareholders to support the sale…
New research reveals massive stars both exploded in tandem
‘A rare opportunity’ The discovery may offer insight into binary systems composed of massive stars. “This system provides…
‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ brings familiar faces
Similarly, “Stuart’s” stars were eager to step into the spotlight. On “Big Bang,” Sussman’s Stuart frequently milled in…
Sweetened DCC offer fails to win over some top shareholders – The Irish Times
The US private equity consortium pursuing DCC has sweetened its offer with the prospect of an additional payment…
DCC founder calls for ‘CRH-like’ independent ambition as board nears sale deal – The Irish Times
DCC founder Jim Flavin has urged the board to aspire to build a company modelled as a CRH…
European shares rise on softer US inflation data, Trump backing down on Strait of Hormuz – The Irish Times
European shares edged higher on Tuesday following the release of softer-than-expected US inflation data and as investors welcomed…
DCC founder Jim Flavin blasts board for backing takeover ‘on the cheap’ – The Irish Times
DCC’s board has shown “very poor judgment” in recommending a private equity takeover “on the cheap”, the founder…
Humans and apes show similar rhythmic pattern in laughter
An animal keeper interacts with a female chimpanzee Dec. 7, 2007, in the Royev Ruchey zoo in the…
DCC shares soar as US private equity firms increase bid to £5.7bn – The Irish Times
DCC’s shares soared at lunchtime on Wednesday after it emerged that two US private equity groups Energy Capital…
DCC boss notes short-term public market pressures as bid deadline looms – The Irish Times
Is DCC chief executive Donal Murphy warming to the idea of the group being taken private, with two…
Why one of Ireland’s biggest companies just rejected a €6bn takeover offer – The Journal
Why one of Ireland’s biggest companies just rejected a €6bn takeover offer The Journal DCC rejects £4.95 billion offer…