Kerry gold rush: families and small farmers among more than 100 new millionaires in co-op share sell-off

The article describes the substantial financial benefit afforded to farming families in the south-west owing to a recent sell-off deal involving Kerry Group PLC and Kerry Co-op. More than 100 shareholders, primarily small farmers and their families, received shares valued at over €1 million each. The publication of details on 11,910 Kerry Co-op shareholders reveals a remarkable range of shareholdings, with the highest exceeding €5.6 million, illustrating the impact of cooperative involvement in agriculture.

The sell-off of Kerry Group PLC shares to over 11,910 Kerry Co-op shareholders highlights the significant financial benefit to farming families, with many receiving shares exceeding €1 million.

This recent deal, termed the 'deal of the century,' underscores the growing value and impact of cooperative structures in the agricultural sector.

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