Safran said to be studying deal for French sea-drone maker Exail, Bloomberg News reports
26/06/2026 12:58
Safran said to be studying deal for French sea-drone maker Exail, Bloomberg News reports June 26 (Reuters) - French jet engine maker Safran SAF.PA is said to be studying a potential acquisition of sea-drone maker Exail Technologies EXA.PA, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.
Trading in Exail shares was halted briefly after a near 9% jump following the report, before resuming.
Exail and Safran did not immediately respond to a Reuters' request for comment.
Reuters could not immediately verify the report.
(Reporting by Hyunsu Yim in Barcelona; Editing by Emelia Sithole-Matarise)
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