The winner of the Loans and Financing M&A Financing Deal of the Year is that of Kerry Co-Op’s acquisition of Kerry Dairy Ireland shares. Prior to the acquisition of the dairy business, Kerry Co-op was the largest single shareholder in Kerry Group plc with a stake of 11.24% of the issued share capital. Part of this shareholding was used to fund the acquisition with the remainder spun out to Kerry Co-Op shareholders, with the result that post-acquisition, the Co-Op no longer holds a direct ....