Babcock International Group plc, traded as BAB on the London Stock Exchange, is a British-based engineering company. Founded by George Herman Babcock in 1891, the company originated as an offshoot of the American steam boiler manufacturer, Babcock & Wilcox Company.
The company's operations were initially centered in Glasgow, Scotland. Today, Babcock International specialises in managing complex assets and infrastructure. Although the company has civil contracts, its main business is with public bodies, particularly the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence and Network Rail. The BAB share price is a significant part of the London Stock Exchange Group. The company's headquarters are located in London, England.
Babcock share price listed at 173p in 1993.