• Bluefin Bidco agreed to buy Irish Continental Group for EUR 8 per share in cash, valuing the equity at about EUR 1.2 billion.
• Bidco is controlled by ICG senior management, including Eamonn Rothwell, David Ledwidge, Andrew Sheen, Declan Freeman, holding about 23.7%.
• Offer implies a 28.2% premium to the EUR 6.24 close on July 24, 2026.
• Financing includes EUR 455 million of preferred equity, backed by GIP Credit Funds, and EUR 798 million of senior debt.
• Completion targeted for Q4 2026, subject to shareholder votes, regulatory clearances, and court sanction.

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