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sentences that state something as happening or true
Uncertain
7%
1 of 15 hedged
("reportedly", "may", "according to")
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not political
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British engineering company Goodwin has said it is considering selling off parts of its business, which supplies components to major defence and nuclear programmes.
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which → publish → programmes
The Stoke-on-Trent-based group said it was exploring a possible sale of a "substantial part" of its mechanical engineering division, which includes Goodwin Steel Castings (GSC), Goodwin International (GI), Noreva, Easat and Pumps.
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which → base → Castings
In a statement on Friday, the firm's board confirmed it had commenced a strategic review to "consider a range of potential options to maximise value for shareholders".
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it → confirm → shareholders
Goodwin said discussions were ongoing and that there was no certainty of a sale taking place.
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sale → say → place
The board of Goodwin confirms that it has commenced a strategic review to consider a range of potential options to maximise value for shareholders whilst ensuring continuity for all stakeholders, including customers, and the long-term prosperity of its businesses," the company said.
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company → confirm → businesses
"Discussions are ongoing and there can be no certainty that a transaction will be entered into.
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transaction → enter → ?
Rothschild & Co is advising the board of Goodwin on the strategic review.
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Rothschild → advise → review
This includes Britain's Dreadnought programme, which is building the Royal Navy's next-generation nuclear deterrent submarines, and the Type 26 frigate programme, which is developing a fleet of advanced anti-submarine warships.
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which → include → warships
According to its latest annual report, Goodwin Steel Castings and Goodwin International have delivered a boost to the company's profits, having benefited from economies increasing their defence spending.
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economies → accord → spending
A report in the Financial Times said several potential buyers that have records in defence had expressed interest in Goodwin in recent weeks.
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that → say → weeks
The company, which was founded in 1883, is majority owned and managed by the Goodwin family, while it has shares listed on the London Stock Exchange.
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it → found → Exchange
Russ Mould, investment director for AJ Bell, said: "The company is a major supplier to UK and US submarine programmes and has also benefited from bumper defence spending across other parts of its business.
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company → say → business
The company took a big hit in March when it lost two significant contracts and faced order delays in the Middle East."
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it → take → East
He added: "Yet the interest in Goodwin's defence arm is a reminder that the UK has a collection of engineering businesses which are global leaders in their respective niches.
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which → add → niches
"What any sale would mean for the future of Goodwin as a standalone business remains an open question but it is likely to still derive a significant chunk of its revenue from military spending regardless."
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it → mean → spending
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