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26 March 2026
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COHORT PLC
("Cohort", "the Company" or "the Group")
CONTRACT ANNOUNCEMENT
EID awarded €42.3M contract For Portugal
Cohort, the independent technology group, is pleased to announce that its Portuguese subsidiary EID has been awarded a contract with a value of €42.3M to deliver Integrated Communication Systems (ICS) and Networks to the Portuguese Navy. The systems will be used in the Navy's new fleet, including Supply and Offshore Patrol Vessels. Delivery will take place over the period to 2029.
Andy Thomis, Cohort Chief Executive, said:
"The award of this contract underlines EID's position as a trusted provider of integrated communications systems that enhance maritime security and operational effectiveness.
"Together with the recent contract win announced by EM Solutions for satellite communications terminals it demonstrates the strength of Cohort Group's relationship with the Portuguese Navy. We are proud to support their modernisation programme with capabilities across the Group that align with their evolving operational requirements.
"This contract further underpins our order book and enhances the visibility of future revenues."
ENDS
For further information please contact:
Cohort plc | 0118 909 0390 |
Andrew Thomis, Chief Executive | |
Simon Walther, Finance Director | |
Kellie Young, Group Head of Investor Communications | |
Investec Bank Plc (NOMAD and Broker) | 020 7597 5970 |
Carlton Nelson, Christopher Baird | |
MHP | 07817 458 804 |
Reg Hoare, Ollie Hoare, Hugo Harris | cohort@mhpgroup.com |
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NOTES TO EDITORS
Cohort plc (www.Cohortplc.com) is the parent company of seven innovative, agile and responsive businesses based in the UK, Australia, Germany and Portugal, providing a wide range of services and products for domestic and export customers in defence and related markets.
Cohort (AIM: CHRT) was admitted to London's Alternative Investment Market in March 2006. It has headquarters in Reading, Berkshire and employs in total over 1,600 core staff there and at its other operating company sites across the UK, Australia, Canada, Italy, The Netherlands, Germany and Portugal.
The Group reports through two segments - Communications and Intelligence, and Sensors and Effectors:
Communications and Intelligence
· EID designs and manufactures advanced communications systems for naval and military customers. Cohort acquired a majority stake in June 2016. www.eid.pt
· EM Solutions designs, assembles, tests, and supports satellite communications on-the-move terminals for defence and government customers. It also provides high-end broadband radio transceivers and other RF Subsystems such as low noise receivers and solid-state high-power transmitters for defence and commercial customers. Acquired by Cohort in January 2025. www.emsolutions.com.au
· MASS is a specialist data technology company serving the defence and security markets, focused on electronic warfare, digital services and training support. Acquired by Cohort in August 2006. www.mass.co.uk
· MCL designs, sources and supports advanced electronic and surveillance technology for UK end users including the MOD and other government agencies. MCL has been part of the Group since July 2014. www.marlboroughcomms.com
Sensors and Effectors
· Chess Dynamics offers surveillance, tracking and fire-control systems to the defence and security markets. Chess has been part of the Group since December 2018. www.chess-dynamics.com
· ELAC SONAR supplies advanced sonar systems and underwater communications to global customers in the naval marketplace. Acquired by Cohort in December 2020. www.elac-sonar.de
· SEA delivers and supports technology-based products primarily for naval defence customers alongside specialist research and training services. Acquired by Cohort in October 2007. www.sea.co.uk
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