Former rugby star set for £45million windfall after selling drinks business to owner of Vimto

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

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

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

The VitHit healthy drinks brand founded by former professional rugby player Gary Lavin has been bought by Vimto owner Nichols for 75 million euros (£64 million).Mr Lavin – who played for Leinster and Harlequins – will step down after the sale of the brand, which he launched in Dublin 25 years ago as a healthy alternati

The VitHit healthy drinks brand founded by former professional rugby player Gary Lavin has been bought by Vimto owner Nichols for 75 million euros (£64 million).Mr Lavin – who played for Leinster and Harlequins – will step down after the sale of the brand, which he launched in Dublin 25 years ago as a healthy alternati