GKN IN TURMOIL

Sep 14 Kevin Cummings, aerospace boss, will succeed Nigel Stein as GKN chief, it is announced

Oct 13 GKN warns profits will be lower following crisis at aerospace arm

Nov 16 Cummings out as company says it needs ‘alternative leadership’

Jan 1 Anne Stevens takes over as interim chief

Jan 12 GKN rejects £7bn takeover offer from Melrose and makes Stevens permanent boss. Shares rise 26pc

Jan 15 Shares rise 4.1pc as bidding war expected to break out