Published by Alexander Bueso on 15th August 2021
(Sharecast News) - Ministers must be prepared to block a takeover of Meggitt if any bidder tries to buy it without giving binding commitments on investment and jobs, the FTSE 250 aerospace and defence manufacturer's chairman warned this weekend. Sir Nigel Rudd said that while "clearly, price is important", any new owner would need to give Meggitt and the government undertakings, including to keep the company's headquarters in Coventry and maintain R&D spending. - Sunday Times