Ex-rugby star banks whopping £43MILLION after selling drinks company to Vimto manufacturers

FORMER Leinster and Harlequins star Gary Lavin is set for a major payday after selling his drinks brand for £64million.  Nichols, the British company that makes Vimto, revealed that it has bought VITHIT on Monday.  Now Lavin will be eyeing a £43m cheque, having founded the low-calorie drinks company a quarter of a cent

Ex-rugby player to get £43m for selling drinks brand to Vimto  talkSPORT

Gary Lavin, who played for Leinster and Harlequins, has struck a deal that will see London-listed Nichols buy his business VitHit for £64million.

Former rugby player set for €50m payday after selling drinks brand  The Times

London-listed Nichols described the acquisition as a ‘strategic milestone’ for the group