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Airplanes and mergers. GKN acquires Fokker for EUR 706 million

Londron, UK - The completion by the end of the year

GKN Aerospace announced today that it has agreed to acquire Fokker Technologies Group BV from Arle Capital for an enterprise value of € 706 million (£499 million). The acquisition of Fokker further enhances GKN’s position as a leading global supplier to the aerospace industry. The combination brings together two leading technology companies with broad product portfolios and established positions on m...

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Rome, Italy, 07/28/2015 16:28
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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