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Babcock International: Capital Raising
FTSE 100 defence contractor announced £200bn share buyback programme alongside 10% revenue growth to £5.3bn. Nuclear unit revenue up 14% to £2.1bn, aviation up 33% to £431m. Overall profit fell 20% due to £140m charge on Royal Navy Type 31 frigate contract.
Source: City AM
The leadership read
Fresh capital usually broadens the sector leadership bench strength — scale, go-to-market and operational depth — rather than any single appointment.
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