Kevin Toland

Aryzta names its first permanent chief executive since 2020

Lindt CEO and former Aryzta executive Michael Schai will replace interim boss Urs Jordi at Swiss-Irish baked goods group

Mon Jul 15 2024 - 07:30

Three former Aryzta executives join ex-CEO in suing bakery group

The former executives with Cuisine de France parent are suing for ‘specific performance’, signalling they are seeking compensation to which they claim they are entitled

Tue Apr 16 2024 - 13:19

Invert raises €2.5m in additional funding as it eyes fresh expansion

Latest round was led by Irish EIIS fund, Business Venture Partners and US investor TechNexus Venture Collaborative

Thu Dec 07 2023 - 05:00

‘I don’t believe in hierarchy, I believe in competence’- Aryzta turnaround chief Urs Jordi

Swiss baker believes Irish-created multinational made the mistake of getting bogged down in financial engineering, not customer taste and product innovation

Fri Jul 14 2023 - 07:32

DAA chief Dalton Philips to leave State airports company for Greencore

Philips to replace Patrick Coveney as chief executive of convenience foods producer

Fri May 13 2022 - 12:26

Technology helps female athletes achieve ‘unthinkable’ results

Web Summit: Orecco provides sports science and data-led tools for professional sports people

Tue Nov 02 2021 - 15:42

Aryzta backs re-election of chairman appointed in boardroom coup last year

Urs Jordi took over after departure of Irish directors from the Swiss-Irish food group

Wed Sept 29 2021 - 12:41

Bread-maker Aryzta’s rebel shareholder whipped it out of the oven too soon

Joe Brennan: Another pressing issue is €950 million of outstanding subordinated debt

Fri Sept 03 2021 - 15:18

Permission granted for controversial €25m Ballsbridge co-living scheme

Board ignored recommendation of own inspector that approval for project be refused

Wed Jun 23 2021 - 09:47

Aryzta completes sale of its North American business earlier than estimated

Deal worth $850m included La Brea, Otis Spunkmeyer and Fresh Start bakeries

Tue May 04 2021 - 07:10

Aryzta to sell troubled North American business for $850m

Deal with US firm validates its decision to ‘remain independent’, bakery group says

Fri Mar 12 2021 - 18:07

Sports performance group has an Irish heartbeat but a global pulse

A who’s who of backers believes Brian Moore’s Orreco could become as big as Fitbit

Fri Feb 26 2021 - 14:00

Galway-based Orreco raises €3m from Fitbit and Peloton investor

Sports tech company plans to use True Ventures funding to double headcount to 60

Wed Jan 20 2021 - 06:52

Aryzta to scrap stock-market listing in Dublin

Swiss-Irish food group’s Dublin listing dates to 1988

Mon Jan 18 2021 - 18:28

A to Z of markets in 2020

From Amazon to Zoom to Covid-19 vaccines – the highs and lows of the year in business

Sat Dec 26 2020 - 05:56

Aryzta to sell Americas units as €734m takeover bid rejected

Boardroom coup at Swiss-Irish group completed this week

Fri Dec 18 2020 - 18:47

Another senior executive leaves Aryzta

Company is being targeted for takeover by US hedge fund Elliott

Wed Dec 09 2020 - 20:35

Shareholders advised to vote against Aryzta chief

Another twist in fight for control of Swiss--Irish food group

Tue Dec 08 2020 - 18:43

Elliott makes firm offer for Aryzta and has financing - report

US hedge fund steps up pressure on Aryzta board to accept €734m offer for company

Sat Dec 05 2020 - 19:19

Aryzta shareholder raises stake in embattled bakery group

Lodbrok Capital says the food group is on path to restoring relationships with its stakeholders

Fri Dec 04 2020 - 16:57

Co-living scheme in D4 gets green light

Bartra Capital secures planning permission for a €25 million site on Merrion Rd

Tue Dec 01 2020 - 19:25

Aryzta revenue falls 20% as Covid-19 weighs on foodservice sector

But company says decline is in line with expectations

Tue Dec 01 2020 - 07:30

Aryzta’s largest shareholder urges board not to assist Elliott in bid

Cobas says US hedge fund’s bid for group significantly undervalues

Wed Nov 25 2020 - 11:04

Elliott Advisors looks to acquire Aryzta

Private equity firm makes an offer for Swiss-Irish frozen banked goods maker

Mon Nov 23 2020 - 07:18

Virus fears hit European shares as UK stocks rise on reopening hopes

Iseq moves into positive territory on upbeat corporate news

Fri Nov 20 2020 - 19:02

Aryzta likely to reject fresh Elliott bid worth €735m

News of approach came less than 24 hours after Kevin Toland quit as chief executive

Fri Nov 20 2020 - 12:15

Aryzta chief executive Kevin Toland steps down

Shareholders have been agitating for an overhaul of Swiss-Irish baked goods firm

Thu Nov 19 2020 - 20:55

Bartra refuses to increase size of bedrooms in D4 shared co-living scheme

Merrion Road development has attracted 38 objections

Mon Nov 09 2020 - 17:55

Aryzta’s new chairman has five weeks to come up with a plan

Centre of power of beseiged Swiss-Irish bread-maker shifted from Dublin to Zurich

Fri Oct 09 2020 - 14:21

Aryzta sale to Elliott looks dead in the water

Newly-installed chairman opposes selling group at this point

Thu Sept 24 2020 - 05:05

Has Aryzta’s new chairman got the appetite for the job ahead?

Shareholders’ choice of Urs Jordi leaves the food giant’s sale to Elliott up in the air

Thu Sept 17 2020 - 05:31

No comment from Aryzta on reported plans to sell off troubled US arm

Baked goods manufacturer is reportedly ready to exit US market

Fri Aug 28 2020 - 20:51

Bartra Capital to spend €130m on four co-living sites in Dublin

Ballsbridge, Rathmines, Dún Laoghaire and Castleknock projects have faced opposition

Thu Aug 27 2020 - 17:07

Sean Dunne’s bankruptcy, objections to D4 co-living, and oil off the Cork coast

Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk

Wed Aug 26 2020 - 06:42