The initial surge proved short lived, however, with the stock down about 95 per cent from its highs. The deal involved a $300 million pay-off for long-standing investors – including $108 million for Coulson himself. Eiendomsspar already owned almost 15 per cent before Dalata put itself on the market in March. Newry-based FD Technologies was taken over by US private equity firm TA Associates in July for £541.6 million (€619 million) while Dalata delisted in November. Taxpayers exited AIB this year when it sold its remaining bailout shares and bunch of stock warrants in the bank.

Source: The Irish Times December 25, 2025 06:32 UTC