Science kit maker Oxford Instruments beats profit forecasts to tempt buyers again
Potential bidders could soon emerge again for Oxford Instruments (OXIG) as confidence builds around the scientific equipment maker's financial performance.The company was recently the subject of a takeover bid by fellow FTSE 250 constituent Spectris (SXS), but the deal fell through, with Spectris backing off due to 'significant uncertainty in global economic conditions.' Oxford Instruments saw its