LONDON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - British defence and aerospace
group Cobham Plc said on Monday its investors had backed
a 4 billion-pound ($5 billion)buyout offer from U.S. private
equity firm Advent International.
At a meeting to approve the deal in London, 93% of shares
registered before the event backed the deal. Advent agreed to
buy Cobham, known for its pioneering air-to-air refuelling
technology in July.
($1 = 0.8042 pounds)
(Reporting by Paul Sandle; editing by Kate Holton)