Shares in Irish agri-services group Origin Enterprises rose by over 3% on the back of the business showing strong revenue generation in the first quarter of its latest financial year.

Agri-services group Origin Enterprises has said that it is well-prepared for any short-term logistical disruption caused by a no-deal Brexit.

Once the preserve of athletes, protein bars are going mainstream and Kerry-based Origin Bars are capturing market share, says Trish Dromey.

Shares in Irish-headquartered exploration company Falcon Oil and Gas jumped 17 % on the back of latest research showing the enhanced potential of its chief asset in Australia.

Analysts are expected to increase net profit forecasts for Origin Enterprises, following the Dublin-based agri-services group reporting a strong start to its current financial yea, writes Geoff Percival.

Irish onshore exploration company Falcon Oil and Gas has reported itself debt free and in “a strong financial position” ahead of a ruling on whether or not a ban on the practice of fracking in the area of Australia where one of its major assets lies will be lifted.

Shares in Dublin-based agri-services group Origin Enterprises dipped yesterday after it said sterling’s weakness versus the euro impacted on its seasonally important third quarter revenues.

The debate over whether the UK will exit the EU has switched dramatically to the potential gains for some Irish shareholders and most Irish exporters should the so-called ‘Bremain’ side win the looming UK vote on EU membership on June 23.

Each quarter, every quoted US company provides results and updated guidance which is honed in on by analysts and investors to provide a gauge as to how the company is performing and how the outlook for the remainder of the year compares with the prior view.

Amid the myriad of events surrounding the 1916 Rising a narrative has developed about the key drivers of change in Irish society. That, understandably, has focused on the role of culture, labour, sport and women as agents of change behind the formation of the Irish Republic 100 years ago.

After almost a decade in the doldrums, renewed activity is expected across a number of fronts in Cork city’s docklands and quays in 2016, with knock-on effects on major sites downriver in Cork harbour including Marino Point and Ringaskiddy.

Agri-services group Origin Enterprises has been touted as a potential takeover target, within the analyst community. There is speculation that former majority shareholder Aryzta may further reduce its stake in the business.

Irish agribusiness company Origin Enterprises has completed the €22.4m takeover of a Polish counterpart as part of its ongoing expansion in the Eastern European market.

Agri-services group Origin Enterprises has stepped up its non-core asset disposal programme by selling its 32% stake in leading consumer foods group, Valeo Foods, for a cash consideration of nearly €87m.

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Revenues at food company Aryzta climbed by more than 13% to over of €970m over the three months to the end of April despite flat trading in one of its core markets.

Irish-Swiss baked foods business Aryzta is using the €400m or so it will get from the near halving of its stake in Dublin-based agri-services business, Origin Enterprises to acquire a 49% stake in French speciality premium food business Picard.

Origin Enterprises chief executive Tom O’Mahony expects the company to enjoy continued growth this year, driven by dairy sector expansion and via acquisitions outside of its core UK and Irish markets.

Contributions from acquisitions and favourable currency movements led to Origin Enterprises posting a 3.5% year-on-year increase in first-quarter revenues, to €318m.

Irish food and agri-business group Origin Enterprises has reported strong annual profits of €92.9m in the year to the end of July despite experiencing a slight dip in revenues.

Agri-services group Origin Enterprises has increased its full-year earnings outlook by 3% on the back of a strong third quarter performance.

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Agri-services group, Origin Enterprises has said it is open to making further acquisitions this year after upping its growth guidance, mainly based on the potential benefits of its recent high-prospect purchase in Ukraine.

A key landowner in Cork’s sprawling south docklands has backed O’Callaghan Properties’ €50m Albert Quay events centre project.

Agri-services group Origin Enterprises expects to meet its full-year financial targets, despite seeing a 12.5% (€44m) annualised decline in first-quarter revenues.

Agri-services business, Origin Enterprises is set to return up to €100m to shareholders, via a tender offer, on top of increasing its full-year dividend payment.

Origin Enterprises has moved to strengthen its focus on its core agri-services business by agreeing to sell its marine proteins interests for €90m-plus.

Third-quarter revenues at Dublin-based agri-services group Origin Enterprises fell by 5.2% on a year-on-year basis to €428 million.

Eurozone markets closed the day on a positive note. The Iseq was no exception, up 6.7 points to 3975.42 on the back of positive results from the likes of Paddy Power and Origin.

Joint venture partnerships have helped to drive first-half growth at Origin Enterprises.

Agri-services group Origin Enterprises has reported a weak start to its latest financial year, with revenue growth impacted by the wet summer weather.

Agri-services group, Origin Enterprises has recommended a 36.4% increase in annual dividend, for its shareholders, on the back of a strong set of full-year financial results.

Irish-listed agri-business Continental Farmers’ Group reported a 200% year-on-year increase in first-half profits, adding that it expects to exceed its full-year financial targets.

Irish shares nudged ahead slightly again having spent much of the day in the red as investors capitalised on last week’s sharp gains.

The ISEQ index of Irish shares closed up 0.62% at 3053.

Agri-services group Origin Enterprises has seen its revenues rise 7% for the year to date, having reached the nine-month mark to Apr 30 in its fiscal year.

The Continental Farmers Group has been given anti-monopoly approvals in Ukraine for its joint venture sugar project with ED&F Man Holdings Ltd.

Continental Farmers Group , quarter-owned by Irish agri-food business Origin, has reported profits of €3.1m to the end of last year, a 19% increase on 2010.