Organisation: Employee Share Ownership Trust

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business

€500m Eircom bond issue ‘on cards’

It is believed that Eircom plans to issue a high-yield bond at the beginning of March. The sale is being handled by the investment bank, Goldman Sachs.

business

Eircom exits examinership

business

Opposition: Eircom takeover must bring telecoms investment

business

Inadequate offer for Eircom rejected

Of Armageddon, Willie Walsh and the airport mess

news

Govt 'won't intervene' in Aer Lingus Shannon pull-out

Ryanair: We'll step in if Aer Lingus leaves Shannon

Ryanair has said it will provide three additional flights to London from Shannon if Aer Lingus proceeds with its plan to close the Shannon-Heathrow route.

Tue, 14 Aug, 2007

Four new Aer Lingus directors appointed

FOUR new directors have been appointed to the board of Aer Lingus, it emerged last night.

Sat, 26 Aug, 2006

Eircom revenue up 21% in first quarter of 2006

Eircom has reported revenue of €483m during the first quarter of this year, an increase of 21% on the same period in 2005.

Fri, 04 Aug, 2006

CWU will 'do all in its power' to block sale of eircom

The Communications Workers Union said this afternoon that it would do all it could to block the sale of eircom unless it receives assurances on staff pay and conditions.

Wed, 26 Apr, 2006

ISEQ in the red

Shares in Eircom rose 1c to 2.17 following the announcement that it has opened its books to bidders Babcock and Brown and the Employee Share Ownership Trust (ESOT), the telecoms company announced today.

Mon, 24 Apr, 2006

Eircom opens its books

Eircom has opened its books to bidders Babcock and Brown and the Employee Share Ownership Trust (ESOT), the telecoms company announced today.

Mon, 24 Apr, 2006

Eircom receives takeover proposal

Babcock & Brown Capital Limited today confirmed that BCM, in conjunction with the Employee Share Ownership Trust (ESOT), has lodged a joint proposal with the Board of eircom plc. The proposal may or may not result in a joint offer for eircom.

Sun, 16 Apr, 2006

Aer Lingus chief executive backs part-privatisation plans

The part-privatisation of Aer Lingus is the best way to secure the airline’s future, its chief executive said today.

Thu, 06 Apr, 2006

Eircom staff get €50m in off-load

EIRCOM employees pocketed another €50 million yesterday after its staff trust off-loaded part of its 29% stake in the former State phone company.

Fri, 10 Dec, 2004

Job cuts essential, says Aer Lingus chief

THE chief executive of Aer Lingus, Willie Walsh, has said the airline must address job cuts if it is to continue to be successful.

Mon, 09 Aug, 2004

TSB workers to pocket €80,000 each in tax-free windfall

UP to 1,000 TSB bank staff will pocket a tax-free windfall of over €80,000 each following a share deal agreed prior to the merger of the company with Irish Life and Permanent.

Thu, 13 May, 2004

Scanlon resignation ‘linked to dual role’

EIRCOM deputy chairman Con Scanlon’s resignation as general secretary of the Communications Workers’ Union is being linked to a controversy over his dual role.

Sat, 17 Apr, 2004

Charities warn of postal row’s impact on funds

CHARITIES last night warned of hampered fundraising efforts if postal services are not restored.

Sat, 27 Mar, 2004

Eircom to join markets at €1.55

Eircom is expected to join the Dublin and London stock markets today at a price of €1.55 per share after the board gave it a market capitalisation of €1.1bn last night.

Fri, 19 Mar, 2004

Eircom flotation to do well short-term

SHORT-TERM the markets expect the Eircom flotation to go well.

Tue, 16 Mar, 2004