Shareholders in Cobham may be irked by this week’s break-up
Cobham’s bid to take over rival moves a step closer to approval during consultation into security concerns
Planned takeover of Ultra by a US private equity firm will be a key test of Boris Johnson’s industrial policy
The referral of Cobham’s bid for Ultra will be a bellwether
US-owned Cobham’s move to buy MoD tech supplier is test of Britain’s new security regime
Government taking ‘active interest’ in proposed merger on national security concerns
Takeover move should set UK government’s early warning systems pinging
Engineering supplier’s shares surge as private equity-backed group makes cash offer
Advent’s disposals shrink defence stalwart’s British footprint amid alarm over power of buyout groups
Private equity-backed aerospace group adds to wave of interest from buyout firms in UK companies
British antenna systems specialist collapses months after being spun out from Cobham
Lender’s board member claims last year’s IT glitch was ‘amplified’ by social media
Ruling follows 3-week inquiry into deal’s national security implications
The US and EU have already beefed up their scrutiny of corporate takeovers
Opportunity perceived for more open approach to overseas purchases of assets
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UK company pioneered air refuelling technology and has trained Britain’s military pilots
Competition and Markets Authority to review offer from US private equity firm
For investors, Advent’s deal captures a recovery potential that the market price may never
Advent offer backed by 93% of investor votes despite founding family’s opposition
Shareholders shift to support private equity offer as no rival bidder emerges
Sanderson Asset Management shows hand a week before investors vote on Advent offer
UK group has not been easy investment with a history of profit warnings and contract disputes
Lady Cobham urges vote against Advent bid as government seeks economic undertakings
Bulk of charges relate to debt financing on £4bn deal for UK defence group
