‘Preferred bidder’ approved for troubled biscuit maker East Coast Bakehouse, court hears
High Court judge extends protection period for company, co-founded by former Enterprise Ireland chair Michael Carey
Michael Carey
Two bidders for East Coast Bakehouse as examinership extended
A total of 33 parties have expressed interest in investing in the biscuit producer
Jim Woulfe appointed as new Enterprise Ireland chairman
Former Dairygold boss has been interim chairman since June 2025
Examiner confirmed for Michael Carey’s East Coast Bakehouse
Twenty five parties have expressed interest in investing, a report by the interim examiner appointed to the business said
Michael Carey’s East Coast Bakehouse enters interim examinership amid cash crunch
Kieran Wallace of restructuring specialists Interpath nominated to act as examiner
Carey told Enterprise Ireland board he had no choice but to resign as chairman
Businessman said failure to file accounts on time was unfortunate and down to ‘some management/administrative errors’
East Coast Bakehouse files overdue accounts showing soaring revenues and €7m losses
Irish biscuit maker says it is now at breakeven and has raised €5m in additional equity to fund growth
‘Reputation alone will not cut it’ for food industry says new Enterprise Ireland chief
Minister Burke commended former EI chairman for resigning last week
Michael Carey steps down as chair of Enterprise Ireland and Housing Agency
Action at Enterprise Ireland and Housing Agency is to avoid embarrassment for Ministers over late filing of accounts by East Coast Bakehouse
Enterprise Ireland names Jenny Melia as new CEO
Kevin Sherry has been interim chief executive since March after Leo Clancy announced he was stepping down for a job in the private sector
Enterprise Ireland companies create record job numbers during 2024
Ahead of new US administration, company support agency said it would stay clear of politics
Housing Agency board backs chief in controversy over sale of house to McVerry Trust
Board chairman says it reviewed the transaction and ‘no further action is required’
Creating billion-euro businesses with global scale a key goal for new Enterprise Ireland chairman
East Coast Bakehouse co-founder is the first client of Enterprise Ireland to be appointed as chairman of the State agency
Ex-Merrion chief John Conroy’s €75m food fund close to making first invstment
State pitches €15m into Redesdale fund through Enterprise Ireland
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