Equivalence might yet be an idea that swims in the right direction
Finance director warns that engineering company ‘could lose for the wrong reasons’
The PR barrage from the respective, if not always respectful, parties has been relentless
Battle for engineer’s future finely balanced amid focus on pensions scheme
US group has agreed to buy part of UK engineering group GKN
Offer comes as support for engineer strengthens amid investment concerns
Fees of £82m for board advisers point to the real winners of Melrose takeover move
Shareholders, customers and politicians warn over Melrose move on UK engineer
The UK and European unit has been cramping chief Mike Wells’s style
Aircraft maker says ‘practically impossible’ to award new work if deal succeeds
US group’s $6bn automotive offer crucial to UK engineer’s defence against Melrose bid
Two unavoidable obstacles caused an uncomfortable fall in full-year earnings per share
A new protectionism is abroad and the lighting rod has been the GKN bid
Company describes hostile takeover move as a ‘job interview’
New £8bn offer emulates conqueror’s ‘action and speed’ methods
Labour tells government time is running out for it to step in and prevent any deal
‘Give us the opportunity to finish the job. Reject Melrose’s offer.’
Turnround group raises offer as fierce battle for UK engineer enters last stages
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