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QinetiQ agrees to sell US business to Serco for $292 million

By Public Technologies
  • QinetiQ agreed to sell its US business, QinetiQ Inc., to Serco for $292 million in cash.
  • Serco will acquire the entire issued share capital on a cash-free, debt-free basis, subject to customary completion adjustments.
  • The sale concludes a strategic review launched in May 2026, refocusing resources on UK, European NATO and key allied defence markets.
  • Following completion, £200 million of proceeds will fund additional share buybacks, adding £100 million annually in FY28 and FY29.
  • The remaining proceeds will strengthen the balance sheet to support increased investment in organic growth.


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