Rolls-Royce Holdings plc is a British multinational
aerospace and defence company incorporated in February 2011. The company owns
Rolls-Royce, a business established in 1904 which today designs, manufactures
and
Rolls-Royce Holdings plc is a British multinational
aerospace and defence company incorporated in February 2011. The company owns
Rolls-Royce, a business established in 1904 which today designs, manufactures
and distributes power systems for aviation and other industries. Rolls-Royce is
the world's second-largest maker of aircraft engines[3] (after General
Electric)[4] and has major businesses in the marine propulsion and energy
sectors.
Rolls-Royce was the world's 16th largest defence contractor
in 2018 when measured by defence revenues.[5]
Rolls-Royce Holdings plc is listed on the London Stock
Exchange, where it is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. At the close of
London trading on 28 August 2019, the company had a market capitalisation of
£4.656bn, the 85th-largest of any company with a primary listing on the London
Stock Exchange.[6]
The company's registered office is at Kings Place, near
Kings Cross in London.[7]