Latest Investor News

Please see below a collection of the Latest Investor News for Farmer Business Developments plc

20th December 2023 - Announcement of Special Dividend to Shareholders

Please click here to read about the recently announced special dividend to be paid to the shareholders of Farmer Business Developments plc.

18th October 2023 - Update on Share Sale Scheme at Farmer Business Developments plc

Please click here to read an update on the Share Sale Scheme at Farmer Business Developments plc.

7th September 2023 - Notice of Director Appointments to Farmer Business Developments plc

Please click here to read the notice with regard to the recent changes to the Board of Directors of Farmer Business Developments plc

18th August 2023 - Results of Voluntary Share Buy-Back Scheme

Please click here to read the notice with regard to the results of the recent voluntary share buy-back scheme.

9th June 2023 - Presentations Made at the AGM

Please click here to read the presentation made by Pat Murphy, Chairman of Farmer Business Developments plc to the AGM.

Please click here to read the presentation made by David Kelly, CEO of FBD Hotels & Resorts, to the AGM of Farmer Business Developments plc

15th May 2023 - Publication of Chairman's Statement for 2022

Please click here to read the Chairman's Statement for the Year Ended 31st December 2022.

15th May 2023 - Publication of Annual Report for 2022

Please click here to read the Annual Report for the Year Ended 31st December 2022.

3rd April 2023 - Appointment of Pat Murphy as Chairman of Farmer Business Developments plc

Please click here to read the statement issued by Farmer Business Developments plc in relation to the recent appointment of Pat Murphy as Chairman of Farmer Business Developments plc.

3rd February 2023 - Statement on the Death of Chairman, Padraig Walshe

Please click here to read the statement issued by Farmer Business Developments plc in relation to the sudden and untimely death of Padraig Walshe, Chairman of Farmer Business Developments plc.

18th August 2022 - Results of Farmer Business Developments plc Voluntary Share Buyback Scheme

Please click here to read the statement issued by Farmer Business Developments plc in relation to the Voluntary Share Buyback Scheme, which was approved by the shareholders at the recent AGM in June.

22nd June 2022 - Presentation by the Chairman to the AGM of Farmer Business Developments plc

Please click here to read the presentation by the Chairman, Padraig Walshe, to the 2022 AGM of Farmer Business Developments plc.

22nd June 2022 - Presentation by FBD Hotels & Resorts to the AGM of Farmer Business Developments plc

Please click here to read the presentation by FBD Hotels & Resorts to the 2022 AGM of Farmer Business Developments plc.

23rd May 2022 - Notice of AGM for Farmer Business Developments plc

Please click here to read the notice of the AGM for Farmer Business Developments plc which will be held at Noon on the 15th June 2022 at the Irish Farm Centre, Bluebell, Dublin 12.

23rd May 2022 - Publication of Chairman's Statement for 2021

Please click here to read the Chairman's Statement for the Year Ended 31st December 2021.

23rd May 2022 - Publication of Annual Report for 2021

Please click here to read the Annual Report for the Year Ended 31st December 2021.

14th February 2022 - FBD Hotels & Resorts reaches agreement to acquire Killashee Hotel

Please click here to read the official statement in relation to the acquisition of Killashee Hotel by FBD Hotels & Resorts.

23rd May 2022 - Publication of Annual Report for 2021

Please click here to read the Annual Report for Farmer Business Developments plc for the year ended 31st December 2021.

10th November 2021 - Resumption of Dividend Payments to Shareholders

Please click here to read the statement from Padraig Walshe, Chairman, in relation to the return of dividend payments to shareholders.

31st August 2021 - Changes to the Board of Directors

Please click here to read about recent changes to the Board of Directors of Farmer Business Developments plc

17th June 2021 - Results of AGM 2021

The AGM of the Company was held on the 17th of June 2021 at The Irish Farm Centre, Bluebell, Dublin 12 at 10am.

Please click here for a copy of the results of the AGM.

17th June 2021 - Shareholder AGM Questions and Answers

Please click here to view a copy of the questions recieved in advance of the AGM from our shareholders and answered by the Chairman, Padraig Walshe.

17th June 2021 - Strategic Review announced at AGM

At the AGM, Chairman Padraig Walshe announced " the Directors have decided to conduct a strategic review of our business in order to evaluate present and future opportunities, threats and risks in the external environment as the world begins to emerge from the pandemic and in the context of our desire to support and reward our shareholders"

17th June 2021 - Summary of Key Points from Update provided by FBD Hotels & Resorts

Please click here to view a copy of a summary of the key points provided to the AGM by David Kelly, CEO of FBD Hotels & Resorts.

24th May 2021 – Notice re AGM 2021 and COVID Notice

The AGM of the Company will be held on the 17th of June 2021 at 10am in The Irish Farm Centre, Bluebell, Dublin 12.

Please click here to download a copy of the AGM Notice.

Due to Covid-19, we strongly encourage all Shareholders on this occasion to refrain from attending the AGM in person, to submit their proxy forms in advance of the meeting, and to join the AGM remotely.

Please click here to download instructions for shareholders in relation to the hosting of the AGM, to include details of the teleconference facility that has been put in place.

24th May 2021 – Publication of Annual Report 2020

Please click here to download a copy of the recently published Annual Report for 2020.

24th May 2021 – Publication of Chairman’s Statement 2020

Please click here to download a copy of the recently published Chairman’s Statement for 2020.

20th May 2021 - Validity of FBD Hotels Vouchers extended to end-2021

Farmer Business Developments plc has announced that the validity of the €50 FBD Hotels vouchers issued to all shareholders last autumn has been extended to 31st December 2021.

Chairman Padraig Walshe said: “The €50 gift voucher can still be used against an overnight stay at any of our three Irish hotels, Castleknock Hotel in Dublin, Faithlegg in Co Waterford, and The Heritage in Killenard, Co Laois. As an added gesture, we would also like to offer you a complimentary bottle of wine on arrival.”

The gift vouchers were originally issued to shareholders last September and due to expire on 28th February 2021.

Padraig Walshe said: “We realise that the unexpected closure of the hotels after Christmas upset the plans of many shareholders. We now look forward to welcoming our shareholders and honouring gift vouchers when presented and put towards an enjoyable stay in one of our three stunning properties at any time up to 31st December 2021.”