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
Gary McGann
Gary McGann set for chairman role at Polish ecommerce platform
Veteran executive has previously served on the board of Flutter and Aryzta
‘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
Paddy Power owner Flutter defends executive pay at annual meeting
Betting company raises chief executive’s pay by 26% to €1.4m
Fintan Drury: Brian Cowen put country first, party second
The former taoiseach's friend and adviser on Cowen’s troubled final years in politics
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
Sisk’s parent reports ‘strong performance’ despite construction lockdown
Sicon’s operations earned profits of €21m last year, down from €29m in 2019
Smurfit’s refusal to be boxed in by rivals pays off for investors
With its share price at an all-time high, Smurfit Kappa chief Tony Smurfit has been vindicated in his decision to reject a rival offer three years ago
Aryzta investor puts one foot out the exit after doubling money
Veraison has almost departed before the hard work it pushed for really begins
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From Amazon to Zoom to Covid-19 vaccines – the highs and lows of the year in business
Aryzta to sell Americas units as €734m takeover bid rejected
Boardroom coup at Swiss-Irish group completed this week
Shareholders advised to vote against Aryzta chief
Another twist in fight for control of Swiss--Irish food group
Aryzta revenue falls 20% as Covid-19 weighs on foodservice sector
But company says decline is in line with expectations
Aryzta’s largest shareholder urges board not to assist Elliott in bid
Cobas says US hedge fund’s bid for group significantly undervalues
Aryzta chief executive Kevin Toland steps down
Shareholders have been agitating for an overhaul of Swiss-Irish baked goods firm
Aryzta board to back re-election of Urs Jordi as chairman
Board set for further shake-up as shareholders target four directors
Aryzta activist investors seek to continue board overhaul
Cobas, Lodbrook propose not to re-elect four members to board of Swiss-Irish food group
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
Bidders eye parts of Aryzta as ‘all strategic options’ on table after €1.1bn loss
CEO Kevin Toland’s pay package falls more than 50% to €2 million
Aryzta sale to Elliott looks dead in the water
Newly-installed chairman opposes selling group at this point
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
No comment from Aryzta on reported plans to sell off troubled US arm
Baked goods manufacturer is reportedly ready to exit US market
Paddy Power and Betfair owner Flutter sees pre-tax profits fall 70%
Gambling giant continued to pay 3,100 bookie shop staff in Ireland and UK during the Covid shutdown
Aryzta accused of ‘too little urgency’ in tackling problems
Investor advisory group ISS backs McGann replacement, criticises firm’s performance
Food giants circle embattled Aryzta
Market sources insist deal to take over Swiss-Irish food group remains on the cards
Aryzta shareholder group hits back against ‘misleading’ statements
Veraison-led group said it offered to submit board candidates for evaluation
McGann stepping down at troubled Aryzta
Cantillon: Rare failure in storied career of corporate heavyweight
Aryzta’s move to replace chairman prompts takeover speculation
Swiss-Irish food group chief Gary McGann indicated exit if no buyer found by the EGM
Aryzta’s revenue trends improved in July but income still down 18%
Foodservice sector remains most affected but gradual improvement in quick serve restaurants, retail
Aryzta chief financial officer to step down in December
More change for food group as Frederic Pflanz to depart
Dissident shareholders threaten legal action against Aryzta
Group says it will act to ensure extraordinary general meeting proceeds in September
Parties interested in Aryzta may afford McGann graceful exit
Cantillon: Grandee chairman will step down if deal not struck by mid-September meeting
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