What we do
Cohort is the parent company of seven innovative, agile and responsive businesses (Chess, EID, ELAC SONAR, MASS, MCL, SEA and EMS) providing a wide range of services and products for British (UK), German, Portuguese and international customers in defence and related markets.
How we work
We create solutions to keep people safe. Acting with agility to find a better way, make smart decisions and meet customers’ needs.
Our people
We recognise that success hinges on the attitudes and behaviours of our people and we create a climate and culture that encourages them to deliver outstanding performance for our customers.
Leadership
Introducing our Board of Directors and Executive Management Team.
History
Cohort was formed in 2006 and admitted to London's Alternative Investment Market in March 2006
About us
Supporting entrepreneurial businesses to grow and innovate in defence technology, products & services.
CHESS
Surveillance, fire control, and special projects for demanding environments.
EID
EID designs and manufactures advanced communications systems for naval and military customers.
ELAC SONAR
ELAC SONAR supplies advanced sonar systems and underwater communications to global customers in the naval marketplace.
EM Solutions
EM Solutions develops and produces high-end satellite communications terminals for global navy and maritime customers.
MASS
MASS is a specialist data technology company serving the defence and security markets, focused on electronic warfare, digital services and training support.
MCL
MCL designs, sources and supports advanced electronic and surveillance technology for UK end users including the MOD and other government agencies.
SEA
SEA delivers and supports technology-based products for the defence and transport markets alongside specialist research and training services.
Our businesses
Discover more about the innovative, responsive and independent businesses that are part of the Cohort Group.
Combat systems
We provide solutions to protect valuable combat assets against threats and execute missions on land, above and below water.
C4ISTAR
We provide solutions to enable secure information exchange and situational awareness in the battlespace and for critical infrastructure.
Digital services
We provide services to ensure critical and sensitive information infrastructure is protected and secure and to reduce threats to the community.
Training & simulation
We deliver knowledge, tools, and instruction for people to learn new skills in real, virtual and safe environments.
Research, advice & support
We help the armed forces to research, define, acquire and support the next generation of capability.
Intelligent transport systems
We provide systems to manage road traffic and improve safety.
Our markets
Applying advanced technology to protect and secure, we nurture agile partnerships across our markets.
Acquisition of EM Solutions
View documents for the acquisition of EM Solutions.
Annual Report 2025 Summary
Empowering innovation for defence advantage
Our strategy
Innovative, responsive and independent businesses combined with the benefits of a listed group.
Why invest?
We are committed to delivering value to shareholders and ensuring they benefit from our success in the form of dividend growth.
Results, reports & presentations
View the latest results, reports, presentations and videos.
Share price
Share price and interactive share price chart.
Dividends
Information on dividends and dividend history.
Frequently Asked Questions
Read frequently asked questions about holding shares in Cohort plc
Annual General Meeting
Find all current and archived data from Cohort plc Annual General Meeting's (AGM).
Shareholder information
Cohort securities are traded only on AIM and are not subject to any restrictions of transfer.
QCA compliance
QCA compliance.
Board of Directors
For details of each of the Directors and their responsibilities.
Corporate governance
The Board is committed to maintaining appropriate standards of corporate governance and managing the Group in a flexible and effective manner.
Financial calendar
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Analyst consensus
Cohort has a number of analysts actively publishing research on the company.
Advisers
Key advisers to Cohort plc.
AIM Rule 26
This page contains links to core management and financial information and has been designed to comply with the requirements of Rule 26 of the AIM Rules for Companies.
Investors
Cohort is an AIM listed parent company of seven innovative, agile and responsive businesses (Chess, EID, ELAC SONAR, MASS, MCL, SEA and EM Solutions), providing a wide range of services and products in defence, security, intelligent transport systems and subsea engineering.
Careers
Career opportunities at Cohort plc Group.
Press releases
Read the latest press releases from the Group and subsidiary businesses: Chess, EID, ELAC SONAR, MASS, MCL, SEA and EM Solutions.
Regulatory news
Read regulatory news service (RNS) announcements from Cohort plc.
Blog
Cohort’s Chief Executive Andy Thomis offers unique insights into the trends that are shaping today’s defence industry.
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News
Read the latest press releases from the Group and subsidiary businesses; Chess, EID,ELAC SONAR, MASS, MCL and SEA.
Contact us
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