REG - Cohort PLC - Contract Announcement

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23/07/2019 07:05

RNS Number : 3853G
Cohort PLC
23 July 2019
 


23 July 2019
Cohort plc
("Cohort" or "the Group")
 
Contract Announcement
 
 
MASS contracted to supply Electronic Warfare Operation Support
 
Cohort plc, the independent technology business, is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary MASS has been awarded a contract to supply services valued at £4.79 million for Electronic Warfare Operation Support (EWOS) to an export customer. The contract will utilise MASS's uniquely experienced Subject Matter Experts to protect combat aircraft against missile threats. Delivery of this contract will take place over a nine-year period.
 
Andy Thomis, Chief Executive of Cohort, said:
"This is another important win for MASS that once again demonstrates its market leading capability in the EWOS domain. MASS's ongoing ability to provide customers with true operational sovereignty, enabling them to operate with confidence in the real operational environment, is a unique source of MASS's competitive advantage. Alongside other recent wins, this contract enhances the visibility of future Group revenue."
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For further information, please contact:



 


 




Cohort plc


0118 909 0390




Andy Thomis, Chief Executive


 




Simon Walther, Finance Director


 




 


 




Investec Bank Plc


020 7597 5970




Chris Baird / Daniel Adams


 




 


 




MHP Communications


020 3128 8771




Reg Hoare / Ollie Hoare / Luke Briggs


 



 
 
NOTES TO EDITORS
Cohort plc (www.cohortplc.com) is the parent company of five innovative, agile and responsive businesses based in the UK and Portugal, providing a wide range of services and products for domestic and export customers in defence and related markets.
 
Chess Technologies, through its operating businesses Chess Dynamics and Vision4ce, offers systems and technologies for detecting, tracking, classifying and disrupting naval, land and air threats. It was acquired by Cohort plc in December 2018. www.chess-dynamics.com & www.vision4ce.com
 
EID designs and manufactures advanced communications systems for the defence and security markets. Cohort acquired a majority stake in June 2016.  www.eid.pt
 
MASS is a specialist defence and technology business, focused on electronic warfare, information systems and cyber security.  Acquired by Cohort in August 2006. www.mass.co.uk
 
MCL - an expert in sourcing, design and integration of communications and surveillance technology, as well as support and training for UK end users including the MOD and other government agencies. MCL has been part of the Group since July 2014. www.marlboroughcomms.com
 
SEA is an advanced electronic systems and software house operating in the defence, transport and offshore energy markets. Acquired by Cohort in October 2007. www.sea.co.uk
 
Cohort (AIM: CHRT) was admitted to London's Alternative Investment Market in March 2006. It has its headquarters in Reading, Berkshire and employs in total around 950 core staff there and at its other operating company sites across the UK and in Portugal.
 




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