Advent International explores bid for aerospace parts supplier Senior
Shares in FTSE 250 group jump 20% after it opens talks with ‘limited number of third parties’
Shares in FTSE 250 group jump 20% after it opens talks with ‘limited number of third parties’

Sale would mark latest takeover of a London-listed industrial group

High-tech instruments maker says its board would be minded to recommend shareholders agree to a sale

Stoxx Europe aerospace and defence index has more than tripled since 2022, with more than half of that rise coming this year

Cambridge Aerospace is focused on developing cheaper air defence systems

Interest in AI and defence tech start-ups has boosted investor activity after a prolonged slowdown

Chief of FTSE 100 fund group says ‘there is no engagement’ with private capital groups