Organisation: E-Island

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ESOT backs O'Reilly bid

The Eircom Employee Share Ownership Trust has voted overwhelmingly to endorse Anthony O’Reilly’s bid to take over the company.

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Eircom board backs O'Reilly offer

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E-Island appeals to Eircom over Valentia bid

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O'Reilly to re-ignite Eircom bidding

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E-Island may raise Eircom bid further

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Eircom board okays £2bn e-Island deal

Eircom board accepts new e-Island bid

The directors of Eircom are believed to have accepted Denis O’Brien’s latest takeover bid for the company, which is understood to be worth £2.4bn.

Sat, 14 Jul, 2001

E-Island ups Eircom bid

The Denis O’Brien led E-Island consortium has upped its bid overnight for

Fri, 13 Jul, 2001

Eircom set to reject O’Reilly takeover

Eircom tonight looked like rejecting a late take-over bid - even though it topped a previous offer currently being negotiated with a consortium spearheaded by media boss Sir Anthony O’Reilly.

Fri, 29 Jun, 2001

O'Brien withdraws from Eircom bidding

The eIsland consortium led by Mr Denis O’Brien has withdrawn its bid for Eircom.

Wed, 06 Jun, 2001

O'Reilly group increases Eircom bid

The Valentia Consortium, headed by businessman Tony O'Reilly, is reported to have increased its takeover bid for Eircom's fixed lines.

Tue, 05 Jun, 2001

O'Reilly joins bidding for Eircom

Media magnate Tony O'Reilly has joined the bidding war for the non-mobile business of Eircom.

Mon, 23 Apr, 2001

E-Island seeks speedy eircom negotiations

The consortium led by Denis O'Brien that is bidding to buy eircom said it hopes negotiations can be progressed quickly.

Wed, 07 Feb, 2001

Eircom admits second O'Brien approach

Eircom has confirmed that a fresh approach has been received from a consortium led by former Esat owner Denis O'Brien for the purchase of its fixed line and Internet businesses.

Wed, 07 Feb, 2001

O'Brien poised for second eircom bid

There is widespread speculation that the final breakup of Eircom is pending, with Esat founder Denis O'Brien reportedly increasing his bid for the company's non-mobile business.

Wed, 07 Feb, 2001