Alvis plc was created in 1981.
Alvis Firebird was created in 1935.
Vickers Engineering was acquired by Rolls-Royce plc. Rolls-Royce sold the defense part of the company to Alvis plc which became Alvis Vickers. The Vickers company had initially been founded in 1828.
Persimmon plc was created in 1972.
IMI plc was created in 1862.
Bodman PLC was created in 1929.
Pearson PLC was created in 1844.
Vernalis plc was created in 2003.
Pendragon PLC was created in 1989.
WPP plc was created in 1985.
Marston's plc was created in 1890.
DCC Plc was created in 1976.
Antofagasta PLC was created in 1888.