French engine maker will probably revise its bid for Zodiac
Activist fund threatens to sue individual Safran board members
Activist calls for deal to end after target’s results send shares below offer price
Sir Chris Hohn’s activist fund says aerospace deal is overpriced with questionable synergies
Defence group chief known for meticulous planning and operational strength
Success of the French groups’ tie-up matters to the entire aviation sector
The deal’s dual structure is hardly accommodating to other investors
Deal between French groups is latest in wave of aerospace consolidation
French group also looking to slim down its security business by selling airport scanner operation
French manufacturer’s joint venture prepares to ramp up production of new offering
Safran highlights growing demand as equity option attracts
Engine maker declines to commit to participating in high levels of narrow-body jet production
French aerospace group predicts revenue and profit growth despite defence sector weakness
Move comes as group ramps up production of next generation engine
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