Cobham
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Cobham is a provider of technologies and services to the defense, aerospace, and security markets. It operates through four business segments: Communications and Connectivity, Mission Systems, Advanced Electronic Solutions, and Aviation Services. The company offers equipment and solutions for the aerospace, avionics, satellite and radio, wireless and mobile connectivity markets, critical control solutions in air-to-air refueling, life support, weapons carriage, and unmanned systems. The company provides customized products including radiofrequency, microwave, high-reliability microelectronics, antenna subsystems, and motion control solutions. It also delivers outsourced aviation services for military and civil customers, such as military training, special mission flight operations, commercial aviation, and aircraft engineering.
| Type | Private | |
| Founded | 1934 | |
| HQ | Wimborne, GB | Map |
| Website | cobham.com | |
| Employee Ratings | More | |
| Overall Culture | D | More |
Recent NewsAll News
- Insights on the Space-based Smart Sensors and Electronics Global Market to 2026 - Featuring Analog Device, BAE Systems and Cobham Among Others
- Eaton buys Cobham air refueling arm for $3bn as Advent sell-off begins
- Europe GPS Anti-Jamming Market to see an Exclusive Growth during 2020-2027 with Top Key Players Like BAE SYSTEMS PLC, Cobham Limited, FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD, infiniDome Ltd.
- Defense Drone Antenna Market is Emerging with 6.6% of CAGR by 2027 - Cobham Plc, JEM Engineering, MP Antenna, LTD, PPM Systems
Key People/Management at Cobham
David Lockwood
Alison Wood
Greg Bagwell
Cobham Office Locations
Cobham Financials and Metrics
Summary Metrics
Founding Date | 1934 |
Cobham Revenue
| GBP | |
|---|---|
Revenue (FY, 2019) | 2.1b |
Revenue growth (FY, 2018 - FY, 2019), % | 10.5% |
Gross profit (FY, 2019) | 545.8m |
Gross profit margin (FY, 2019), % | 26.5% |
Net income (FY, 2019) | 63.4m |
EBIT (FY, 2019) | 83.2m |
Cash (31-Dec-2019) | 419.0m |
| GBP | FY, 2016 |
|---|---|
Debt/Equity | 2.6 x |
Debt/Assets | 0.5 x |
Financial Leverage | 5.7 x |
Cobham Acquisitions / Subsidiaries
| Company Name | Date | Deal Size |
|---|---|---|
| Aeroflex | May 20, 2014 | $1.5 b |
| FB Heliservices Limited | July 15, 2013 | £74 m |
| Trivec Avant | September 15, 2011 | $120 m |
| Corp Ten International | February 07, 2011 | |
| Global Microwave Systems, Inc. | August 20, 2008 | $26 m |
| M/A-COM Inc | May 13, 2008 | $425 m |
| Sparta | January 16, 2008 | $416 m |
| Patriot Antenna Systems | August 28, 2007 | |
| Aedion Investments Unit Trust | ||
| Aeroflex Asia Ltd. |
Cobham Revenue Breakdown
Cobham revenue breakdown by business segment: 32.1% from Advanced Electronic Solutions, 25.0% from Communications and Connectivity, 15.6% from Aviation Services and 27.2% from Mission Systems
Cobham revenue breakdown by geographic segment: 7.2% from Asia, 10.7% from Australia, 14.8% from Other EU, 6.7% from UK, 57.3% from USA and 3.3% from Other
Cobham Cybersecurity Score
Cobham Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) Ratings
Cobham Online and Social Media Presence
7.57k Twitter followers
Cobham has 7.57k Twitter Followers. The number of followers has increased 0.1% month over month
Cobham's Trends
Cobham Company Culture
Overall Culture
D
57/100
CEO Rating
D-
54/100
Compensation
C+
64/100
Cobham News and Updates
Insights on the Space-based Smart Sensors and Electronics Global Market to 2026 - Featuring Analog Device, BAE Systems and Cobham Among Others
Eaton buys Cobham air refueling arm for $3bn as Advent sell-off begins
Europe GPS Anti-Jamming Market to see an Exclusive Growth during 2020-2027 with Top Key Players Like BAE SYSTEMS PLC, Cobham Limited, FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD, infiniDome Ltd.
Defense Drone Antenna Market is Emerging with 6.6% of CAGR by 2027 - Cobham Plc, JEM Engineering, MP Antenna, LTD, PPM Systems
TransDigm Is Said to Compete With Buyout Firms for Cobham Unit
Advent Said to Explore Sale of $1 Billion Cobham Antennas Unit
Cobham Blogs
Cobham repurposes fighter-jet technology to respond to COVID-19 Ventilator Challenge
Cobham / SRC Announce T-6A Fleet ADS-B Out Upgrade Completion
Cobham SATCOM announces new software upgrade for SAILOR 4300 L-Band, enabling download speeds of up to 704 kbps
Cobham SATCOM welcomes new tighter safety regulations for use of fire fighter radios protecting life and assets at sea
Globalsat Group, Inmarsat and Cobham sign contract to provide Rumo with satcoms across Brazilian railway network
Cobham Releases LEON5 Processor IP Core
Cobham Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cobham founded?
Cobham was founded in 1934.
Who are Cobham key executives?
Cobham's key executives are David Lockwood, Alison Wood and Greg Bagwell.
How many employees does Cobham have?
Cobham has 1,715 employees.
What is Cobham revenue?
Latest Cobham annual revenue is £2.1 b.
What is Cobham revenue per employee?
Latest Cobham revenue per employee is £1.2 m.
Who are Cobham competitors?
Competitors of Cobham include Chemring Group, Smiths Interconnect and Meggitt.
Where is Cobham headquarters?
Cobham headquarters is located at Brook Rd, Wimborne.
Where are Cobham offices?
Cobham has offices in Wimborne, Leatherhead, London, Marlow and in 27 other locations.
How many offices does Cobham have?
Cobham has 32 offices.
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