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TOP NEWS: Ultra Electronics gets GBP2.58 billion bid from Cobham


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(Sharecast News) - UK defence company Ultra Electronics on Friday said it was minded to recommend a £2.58bn takeover bid from Cobham to sharehold...


* Offer tops a previous offer by Cobham in June* Ultra considering offer to shareholders* Deal may be subject to UK scrutiny over security concerns* T...


(Adds shares, background, quotes; recasts)By Yadarisa ShabongJuly 23 (Reuters) - Defence group Cobham Ltd has made a $3.6 billion offer to buy UK-bas...