Kerry of Ireland buys three U.S. businesses for $735 million
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In the financial year 2014, the businesses being acquired had annual revenues of $301m and earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of $59m. Kerry Group will finance the acquisitions from existing lines of credit.
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Island Oasis is a category leading provider of all-natural premium cocktail mixes and customised beverage solutions serving 'on-premise', restaurant, leisure and hospitality segments of the U.S. market.
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