Advent takeover deal for Cobham backed by most shareholders - FT

(Reuters) - U.S. private equity firm Advent International is set to clinch its 4 billion pound takeover of defence and aerospace group Cobham Plc after Advent received support from more than 75% of shareholders, the Financial Times reported on Friday.The tally is based on the number of proxy votes already cast ahead of a crucial shareholder vote on Monday, the FT reported, citing people familiar with the situation.Cobham and Advent did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the..