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Dr. Simon von Witzleben
Managing Director & Head of Transaction Opinions, Europe
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Krayden has acquired Aerospheres
Target: Aerospheres Target Location: United Kingdom Target Description: The company is an industry-leading distributor of mission-critical products for use in aircraft maintenance. The company provides a wide range of essential… Read More
The State of Space
As the world population increases, technology evolves and the earth’s resources come under stress, the desire to explore and invest in the space frontier continues to grow. While space tourism… Read More
Lincoln International Announces Promotions to Drive Ongoing Organizational & Client Success
Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, today announced the appointment of several firm leaders into executive management and client advisory roles. The firm has promoted Mary Weber to… Read More
DASI has received an investment from Marubeni Corporation
DASI DASI, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Miami, is a leading provider of end-to-end inventory solutions for commercial aerospace customers, including airlines and maintenance, repair and operations providers. The… Read More
FDH Aero, a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity, has acquired BJG Electronics
BJG Electronics Based in Ronkonkoma, New York, and founded in 1979, BJG Electronics serves both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket-services providers in the aerospace and defense industry. The acquisition… Read More
Graham Partners has sold Desser Aerospace to VSE Corporation
Client: Graham Partners, Inc. Client Location: United States Target: Desser Aerospace Target Location: United States Acquirer: VSE Corporation Acquirer Location: United States Target Description: Desser Aerospace is a leading global partner for aviation aftermarket… Read More
ERA Industries has been sold to L Squared Capital Partners
Client: ERA Industries Client Location: United States Target: ERA Industries Target Location: United States Acquirer: L Squared Capital Partners Acquirer Location: United States Target Description: Headquartered in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, ERA Industries is a leading,… Read More
Aerospace and Defense: Factors Powering M&A Activity
Lincoln International was pleased to speak on the Reshaping the Supply Chain Landscape: M&A Trends panel at Aviation Week Network’s A&D Supply Chain conference. During the panel, industry experts revealed… Read More
Latecoere a portfolio company of Searchlight has raised capital
Client: Group Latécoère Client Location: France Owner: Searchlight Owner Location: United States Client Description: Aerospace manufacturer of mission critical products with unique end-to-end capabilities
ATL Partners has acquired Aero Accessories
Aero Accessories Aero Accessories is a leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for complex, difficult-to-repair and in-demand components requiring engineering expertise. Founded in 2007, the company specializes… Read More
Aerospace & Defense Market Update Q3 2022
Despite the challenges noted in the public markets, Lincoln International’s recent A&D deal activity and discussions indicate a general consensus that private market M&A deal activity and valuations have remained… Read More
Thales has sold its aeronautical electrical systems business to Safran
Thales Thales’ aeronautical electrical system business (ELS) provides a full suite of critical electrical power systems embedded in prestigious civil and military platforms, while providing key support services to ELS’… Read More
Wellman Dynamics has been sold to TRM Equity
Wellman Dynamics Wellman Dynamics, headquartered in Creston, Iowa, is a manufacturer of large scale, complex magnesium and aluminum castings for the defense and commercial aerospace markets. The company provides unique… Read More
Main Shareholder has agreed to sell a minority stake of Figeac Aero to Tikehau Ace Capital
Client: Figeac Aero Client Location: France Target: Figeac Aero Target Location: France Acquirer: Tikehau Ace Capital Acquirer Location: France Target Description: Figeac Aero Société Anonyme manufactures and sells aeronautical parts and sub-assemblies. The… Read More
Arsenal Capital Partners has sold Cyalume Technologies to Cadre Holdings
Cyalume Technologies Cyalume Technologies Inc. is a market leader in chemical light solutions, providing light sticks, chemiluminescent training ammunition, infrared devices and other lighting solutions to U.S. and NATO military… Read More
Thompson Street Capital Partners and Onward Capital have sold Domaille to ADDMAN Engineering, a portfolio company of American Industrial Partners
Domaille Headquartered in Rochester, Minnesota, Domaille is a leading manufacturer of mission critical aerospace and defense (A&D) components and proprietary fiber optic instruments. The Deal Lincoln leveraged strong expertise in… Read More
GEI and management have sold a significant stake in I-4S to Galiena Capital
Founded in 2012, I-4S is a rapidly growing, one-stop shop provider of mission tailored tactical rapid deployment shelter (RDS) solutions to the military and civil emergency markets. It designs, manufactures… Read More
Groupe Rossi Aéro has agreed to receive a capital investment from Tikehau Capital and Ace Capital
Groupe Rossi Aéro Created by the Rossi family in 1976, Groupe Rossi Aéro has become a tier-1 supplier of speedshop, serial manufacturing and maintenance, repair and operations services to the… Read More
Unical Defense has been sold to Fastener Distribution Holdings, a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity
Unical Defense is a global provider of aftermarket component parts and logistics services for military aircrafts. Founded in 2015 and based in City of Industry, California, Unical Defense provides its… Read More
QinetiQ Ltd. has executed a strategic collaboration agreement with AM General LLC
QinetiQ, the U.K.-headquartered, globally integrated, defense and security company will collaborate with AM General, the U.S.-based, global mobility solutions provider best known for its iconic “Humvee” fleet of military light… Read More
Metalcraft Technologies, Inc. has been sold to ARCH Precision Components, a portfolio company of Madison Dearborn Partners
MTI is a leading provider of low-volume, high-complexity aerospace components and structural assemblies to blue-chip customers across commercial, military and private aircraft aviation. MTI offers a full range of capabilities,… Read More
Prospect Partners has sold Velocity Aerospace to Precision Aviation Group, a portfolio company of GenNx360
Velocity Aerospace Velocity is a leading independent maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) platform with differentiated component repair capabilities for major commercial airlines, freighters and regional airlines. Velocity is headquartered in… Read More
ARM Group has merged with ABIPA Canada, a portfolio company of Fonds de solidarité FTQ
Founded in La Chaussée d’Ivry, France, in 1974 by the Couillaud family, ARM Group has established itself as a leading French player in precision machining for the aeronautics industry. Leveraging… Read More
Ocean Avenue Capital Partners and JW Hill Capital have recapitalized Burrana with a new senior credit facility
Client: JW Hill Capital Client Location: United States Target: Burrana Target Location: United States Target Description: Burrana is an industry leading provider of in-flight entertainment, power and wireless equipment to commercial airlines.
J.H. Whitney Capital Partners has sold Systems 3, Inc. to Cassavant Manufacturing
Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, Systems 3 is a leading specialty components manufacturer of complex flight-safety assemblies and precision machined parts for aerospace and defense applications. The company primarily supports programs… Read More