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 17 Source: CRO
- €29.7 million turnover
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€3.3 million
profit - 127 employees
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31st Dec 16 Source: CRO
- €31.6 million turnover
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€3.5 million
profit - 124 employees
- 6 more years available »
Ranking
By Turnover
(€29.7 million)- 815th in Top Companies
- 110th in Food
- 119th in Manufacturing
- 159th in Retailing
By Employees
(127)- 661st in Top Companies
- 99th in Food
- 102nd in Manufacturing
- 114th in Retailing
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- 127
- €29.7 million
Employees
- Eoin Donnelly CEO/Managing Director
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