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Dawn Meats' acquisition of Dunbia finally approved

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Dawn Meats has received all the relevant regulatory clearances for the acquisition of Dunbia, announced in May 2017.

Posted on Sep 30 ,08:00

Dawn Meats' acquisition of Dunbia finally approved

 

 

In May, Dawn agreed to enter a strategic partnership with Dunbia in order to establish a joint venture in the United Kingdom merging their operations.

Thanks to this joint venture, the two companies will process nearly 90,000 cattle and 2.6 million sheep annually.

Dawn has purchased Dunbia's operations in the Republic of Ireland, and now holds 9 facilities (including 5 abattoirs), after the addition of two complementary Dunbia facilities (one abattoir in Slane, and one boning hall in Kilbeggan).

“We are very pleased to have successfully concluded this process and can now look to deliver the benefits that we believe this transaction will bring to our customers, staff, and suppliers. Our focus will continue to be on quality and sustainability across 3 leading national businesses: Dawn Meats in Ireland, Dunbia in the UK and Elivia in France,” the CEO of Dawn Meats, Niall Browne, said.

The combined businesses in the UK are highly complementary and will offer customers regionally sourced solutions for both beef and lamb from 15 facilities across Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The combined UK businesses now trade as Dunbia and are managed by former Dunbia CEO Jim Dobson as CEO, and Dawn Meats CEO Niall Browne as Executive Chairman. The new brand and logo for the joint venture were unveiled to staff and customers at the business’s headquarters in Dungannon, Northern Ireland.

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