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Spain's Indra chairman resigns after failed deal with his own company

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Posted on April 1, 2026

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· Last updated: April 2, 2026

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April 1 (Reuters) - The chairman of Spanish defence firm Indra, Angel Escribano, has submitted his resignation from his position as both executive chairman and director, the company said in a

Indra Chairman Angel Escribano Resigns After Failed Acquisition Deal

Resignation of Angel Escribano and Failed Acquisition

Details of the Resignation

April 1 (Reuters) - The chairman of Spanish defence firm Indra, Angel Escribano, has submitted his resignation from his position as both executive chairman and director, the company said in a statement on Wednesday.

Background of the Acquisition Attempt

This comes two weeks after Escribano's company, Escribano Mechanical and Engineering (EM&E), withdrew from a potential acquisition by Indra due to a conflict of interest.

Reporting and Editorial Information

(Reporting by Gemma Guasch, editing by Andrei Khalip)

Key Takeaways

Escribano holds a 14.3% stake in Indra and his firm EM&E withdrew from the deal after SEPI, Indra’s 28%-owner, flagged an insurmountable conflict of interest (elpais.com)
The withdrawal forced Indra to rethink its strategic plan, and political pressure mounted in the weeks leading up to his resignation on April 1, 2026 (cincodias.elpais.com)
Indra’s stock reacted sharply: shares initially rose nearly 5%, then plunged over 8% before closing up about 3% on the day of the resignation (cincodias.elpais.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Indra's chairman resign?

Indra's chairman, Angel Escribano, resigned after a failed acquisition involving his own company due to a conflict of interest.

Who is Angel Escribano?

Angel Escribano is the former executive chairman and director of Spanish defence firm Indra.

What company was involved in the failed acquisition with Indra?

The company involved was Escribano Mechanical and Engineering (EM&E), owned by Angel Escribano.

When did Escribano Mechanical and Engineering withdraw from the acquisition?

Escribano Mechanical and Engineering withdrew from the acquisition two weeks before the resignation was announced.

What was the main reason for cancelling the deal between Indra and EM&E?

The deal was cancelled due to a conflict of interest.

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