date:May 29, 2019
Despite ongoing Brexit uncertainty, cross-border deal activity in the food and beverage sector continues to increase, according to business and financial advisor Grant Thornton UK.
Analysis showed that in Q1 2019 there were a total of 26 cross-border deals announced involving a UK/ Irish acquirer and/or target, representing over half (55%) of the 47 deals completed in the quarter.
By comparison, 44% of the total deals completed in 2018 were cross-border. 40% of the buyers of UK/Irish targets w