London Stock Exchange celebrates 20 year anniversary of Cohort plc’s listing on AIM
Published 23rd March 2026
Cohort plc is a group of seven innovative, agile and responsive defence technology businesses with operations in the UK, Australia, Canada, Italy, Germany, Portugal and the Netherlands, providing a wide range of services and products for domestic and export customers.
Today, Cohort is opening the market to mark the 20-year anniversary of its listing on AIM. The business was formed in 2006 and listed the same year, with the mission of becoming a publicly quoted defence technical services business that would be independent, flexible and cost-effective. They’ve since grown to become an international group of seven businesses with over 1,600 employees, with market capitalisation, £27m at the time of the IPO, now over £500m.
Cohort’s growth journey exemplifies the benefits of being listed on the AIM market. Their success has been underpinned by a robust governance framework that enables companies to thrive and provides access to vital equity capital. Cohort’s operating businesses are market disruptors, driving innovation and creating solutions for the defence challenges facing our world today. By continuously advancing their capabilities and embracing emerging technologies, Cohort is at the forefront of innovation that protects the United Kingdom and its allies around the world.
Andrew Thomis, CEO said:
"Celebrating 20 years on the AIM market is a significant milestone for us and testament to the dedication and commitment of our people, the trust of our customers and our ability to respond quickly to the evolving needs of the defence industry.
“We’re proud to have built a resilient group of defence technology businesses with a clear growth strategy, underpinned by strong governance and financial stability.
“As demand for defence technology products and services continues to grow, our strong performance and record order book provide a solid foundation for the future.
“I would like to thank everyone who has been a part of our growth journey so far.”
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