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Article - August 26, 2025

Across aerospace and defense, several themes are fueling diverse investment opportunities and attracting a wider range of buyers to the sector. This larger pool of investors is finding creative ways to participate in the space, such as strategic spin-offs, divestitures, and take-private transactions.

Emerging M&A Trends in A&D Markets…​


$500M+ TEV A&D Corporate Spin-Offs, Take-Private Transactions, IPOs, and Divestitures
2025YTD does not include transactions announced but not yet closed.  

...Driven by a Confluence of Factors…​ 


Chart showing the confluence of factors driving an uptick in complex transactions

...Have Expanded the A&D Buyer Ecosystem


Chart showing newly capitalized A&D strategics


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