AEA suspends deficit funding

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AEA Technology has suspended contributions to its defined benefit scheme as it seeks an emergency restructuring after being "overwhelmed" by its growing pension liability.

The environmental consultant saw its share price collapse last month when it announced it was unlikely to find a buyer because of the deficit, mounting bank debts and falling profits (PP Online 19 ...

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