GKN Aerospace owner Melrose posts 7% rise in four-month revenue

(Reuters) – Melrose Industries, the owner of aerospace parts maker GKN Aerospace, reported a 7% rise in revenue for the four-month period ended Oct. 31, helped by strength in its aftermarket business.

Melrose, which spun off its auto and other businesses last year to become a pure-play aerospace supplier, said its adjusted operating profit continued to grow year-on-year in the period, in-line with expectations.

(This story has been corrected to fix the period to four-month in the headline)

(Reporting by Yamini Kalia in Bengaluru; Editing by Subhranshu Sahu)