LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Shares of Goodrich Corp. are soaring on reports that United Technologies Corp. is exploring a takeover of the aerospace manufacturer.
CNBC and Bloomberg News reported Friday that United Technologies has set its sights on Charlotte, North Carolina-based Goodrich as part of a plan to expand through acquisitions. The reports cited people with knowledge of the matter.
Calls to Goodrich and United Technologies were not immediately returned late Friday.
The prospect of a takeover sent Goodrich shares 21 percent in aftermarket trading to $112. The shares ended the regular trading session up 7.4 percent at $92.89.
Shares of Hartford, Connecticut-based United Technologies were unchanged in aftermarket trading after sliding 11 cents to $75.50 during the regular session.
