Lily OBriens Chocolates
Lily O'Brien's is one of Ireland's leading chocolate manufacturers. Founded in 1992 in the Kildare kitchen of Mary Ann O'Brien, the company was named after Mary Ann's eldest daughter, Lily.
Lily O'Brien's exports to nine markets worldwide and these exports account for approximately 75 per cent of the company's annual turnover. Export markets include the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Portugal.
Primarily focused on the retail channel, the company also boasts a strong foodservice presence with longstanding relationships with top international airlines, railways and hotels. In 2014 the company was acquired by private equity fund Carlyle Cardinal Ireland.
Financial Data
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31st Dec 19 Source: CRO
- €30 million turnover
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€1.2 million
profit - 129 employees
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31st Dec 18 Source: CRO
- €32.2 million turnover
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€2.1 million
profit - 123 employees
- 8 more years available »
Ranking
By Turnover
(€30 million)- 827th in Top Companies
- 105th in Food
- 116th in Manufacturing
- 144th in Retailing
By Employees
(129)- 694th in Top Companies
- 98th in Food
- 102nd in Manufacturing
- 110th in Retailing
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- 129
- €30 million
Employees
- Michelle Vance CEO/Managing Director
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