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. Furthermore, it 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 | Bournemouth, GB | Map |
| Website | cobham.com | |
| Employee Ratings | More | |
| Overall Culture | D | More |
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Key People/Management at Cobham
David Lockwood
Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director
Alison Wood
Independent Non-Executive Director
Greg Bagwell
Director
Cobham Office Locations
Cobham has offices in Bournemouth, London, Marlow, Newmarket and in 28 other locations
Bournemouth, GB (HQ)
Tringham House, 580 Deansleigh Rd
London, GB
4 Matthew Parker St, Westminster
Marlow, GB
The Cobham Centre, Fourth Avenue
Newmarket, GB
Lambda House, Cheveley
Wimborne, GB
Brook Rd
Adelaide Airport, AU
1 National Dr
Cobham Financials and Metrics
Summary Metrics
Founding Date | 1934 |
Cobham Revenue
Cobham's revenue was reported to be £2.06 b in FY, 2019 which is a 10.5% increase from the previous period.
| 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 |
Annual
Annual
| 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-
56/100
Compensation
C-
60/100
Cobham News and Updates
July 02, 2021
Cobham Satcom Releases New Maritime Radio Communications Technology
Cobham Satcom has launched new radio communications offering for the maritime sector. It has launched a new Very High Frequency (VHF) radio, the SAILOR 7222 VHF DSC Class A, announced July 2
July 02, 2021
Commercial Aircraft Avionic Systems Market Featuring Cobham Plc and Curtiss-Wright Corp. | Technavio
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June 26, 2021
Gloves Are Off Between Cobham, Ultra Over Deal, Jefferies Says
Gloves Are Off Between Cobham, Ultra Over Deal, Jefferies Says
June 26, 2021
Cobham puts top secret defence rival Ultra Electronics in its sights
British aerospace giant Cobham has set its sights on the engineering company behind some of the UK’s most critical military
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June 25, 2021
Cobham sets sights on UK rival Ultra Electronics
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June 02, 2021
Cobham Missions Systems sold to Eaton
As of 2nd June 2021 Cobham Missions Systems was sold to Eaton
Cobham Blogs
April 03, 2020
Cobham repurposes fighter-jet technology to respond to COVID-19 Ventilator Challenge
This regulator has been designed to the working specifications defined by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency for the NHS.
Cobham is working with a UK-based consortium and, subject to regulatory approval, has the capacity to t...
March 26, 2020
Cobham / SRC Announce T-6A Fleet ADS-B Out Upgrade Completion
Prescott, Arizona – Scientific Research Corporation (SRC) and Cobham Aerospace Connectivity are announcing the on time completion of ADS-B Out compliance for the U.S. Government’s Joint Primary Aircraft Training System (JPATS) fleet of T-6A aircraft...
February 27, 2020
Cobham SATCOM announces new software upgrade for SAILOR 4300 L-Band, enabling download speeds of up to 704 kbps
Copenhagen, Denmark - Cobham SATCOM, the market leading provider of radio and satellite communications solutions, today announced the launch of its latest software upgrade for SAILOR 4300 L-Band, the first terminal in Cobham’s portfolio of Iridium C...
January 30, 2020
Cobham SATCOM welcomes new tighter safety regulations for use of fire fighter radios protecting life and assets at sea
Copenhagen, Denmark - Cobham SATCOM, the market leading provider of radio and satellite communications solutions, today announced that it welcomes the improved safety regulations that will further protect the welfare of seafarers using fire-fighter ...
January 23, 2020
Globalsat Group, Inmarsat and Cobham sign contract to provide Rumo with satcoms across Brazilian railway network
January 23, 2020 - Globalsat Group, through its Brazilian affiliate Globalsat do Brasil, has signed a multi-year contract with Rumo SA, the largest transport and logistics company in Latin America. In a deal that is set to significantly improve the ...
December 11, 2019
Cobham Releases LEON5 Processor IP Core
Huntsville, Alabama – Cobham Gaisler, a leading space technologies design center of Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions, announced today at the 12th Annual Workshop on Spacecraft Flight Software, at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, that it will r...
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 1,619 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 £1.3 m.
Who are Cobham competitors?
Competitors of Cobham include Turkish Aerospace Industries, Chemring Group and Smiths Interconnect.
Where is Cobham headquarters?
Cobham headquarters is located at Tringham House, 580 Deansleigh Rd, Bournemouth.
Where are Cobham offices?
Cobham has offices in Bournemouth, London, Marlow, Newmarket and in 28 other locations.
How many offices does Cobham have?
Cobham has 33 offices.
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