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Hogs Head Golf Resort Pre-Tax Profits Reach €4.23m Following Strong Revenue Growth

23 October, 2026

Pre-tax profits at A&M SWB Holding Ltd, the entity behind the private Hogs Head golf resort in Baslicon, Waterville, Co Kerry, rose to €4.23m last year. The resort is owned and operated by New York-headquartered management consulting firm Alvarez & Marsal.

The financial result represents a distinct increase from the prior year, when pre-tax profits stood at €660,214.

Financial Performance and Revenue Growth

The rise in pre-tax profits was accompanied by a 31% increase in revenue, which grew from €15.28m to €20.09m.

Key financial details from the latest consolidated accounts include:

  • Pre-tax profit: €4.23m (up from €660,214)
  • Revenue: €20.09m (up 31% from €15.28m)
  • Depreciation costs: €3m in non-cash depreciation
  • Dividend: €11.5m received and paid by the group
  • Corporation tax charge: Recorded at zero for 2023, 2024, and 2025
  • Cash reserves: Decreased from €3.04m to €2.23m

Balance Sheet and Asset Valuations

The consolidated balance sheet shows shareholder funds of €55.66m at the end of December 2025. This balance reflects accumulated losses of €27.74m offset by called-up share capital of €83.36m.

The firm’s fixed assets carry a book value of €58.6m, reflecting ongoing capital deployment since Alvarez & Marsal acquired the property over 10 years ago.

The book value of tangible assets breaks down as follows:

  • Buildings: €44.2m
  • Golf course: €5.08m
  • Fixtures and fittings: €5.05m
  • Land: €3.2m

Capital expenditure on tangible fixed assets totaled €5.8m last year, following a €1.3m investment in the preceding year.

Operations and Workforce

According to company directors, the business operates a private golf club “at the premium end of the international golf market”.

Operational capacity expanded during the period:

  • Headcount: Total workforce grew from 109 to 116 employees.
  • Staff costs: Increased from €5.78m to €6.4m.

Parent Company Background

Parent company Alvarez & Marsal has been in operation for over 40 years and employs 13,500 people across 100 offices in 40 countries. Its network spans the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

In January of last year, the firm expanded its presence into Ireland by opening an office in Dublin to establish its corporate finance practice.

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