Shares in support services company Amey have jumped six percent in early trading after a major shareholder called for the company to be broken up.

Shares in support Services Company Amey have jumped six percent in early trading after a major shareholder called for the company to be broken up.

Meditor Capital Management, which increased its stake in Amey to last week, told Reuters it was keen to see Amey sold or broken up in the near future.

Meditor said the proposals would yield increased value for its shareholders. A spokesman said the shareholder met Chairman Ian Robinson for talks on Thursday.

In early trade Amey shares were up 1 pence at 28p.

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