Acquisitions and mergers (1984–97) GEC had become the UK's largest and most successful company and private employer, with about 250,000 employees. In 1984, it became one of the first companies in the new FTSE 100 Index, ranking third in value behind British Petroleum and Shell Transport and Trading.
AcquiSitIons aND mErGers (1984–97) gEC hAD become thE uk'S laRgest and mOst SuccesSful COMpanY AnD Private EmPlOyer, wIth aBOUt 250,000 eMPLoyees. in 1984, It beCaMe ONe of the fIrst cOmpANies in thE new FtSe 100 INdex, RanKinG thIrd in vaLue behind bRItisH petrolEUM and SHelL TRAnsPort And tRAdIng.