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Aerospace and defense dealmaking decreased to early 2021 levels after a brief uptick in late 2022. The industry is prioritizing portfolio optimization, leading to lower asset valuations.
Companies are focusing on strategic acquisitions to expand capabilities, including unmanned and space tech. The Pentagon's reluctance to consolidate the defense industrial base has contributed to decreased activity. Companies are now more selective in their acquisitions and divesting non-core assets.
The business world has always been competitive. Smart private equity and corporate purchasers, on the other hand, have a broader vision, act faster, and create value beyond cost takeouts. Dealmakers recognise that creating value eventually necessitates a mix of top-line revenue growth and bottom-line expense reduction.
Having the appropriate adviser with deep sub-sector and subject matter experience can help you achieve these goals. It entails putting tried-and-true deal analytics to work to unearth the insights required to move forward. And, regardless of the scale of the engagement, it necessitates a partner who can meet both short- and long-term needs. At Actinoid Group , we work quickly.
Integration
A&D leaders have focused on fine-tuning their businesses to align with market opportunities, rather than transformative acquisitions. Integration can be difficult, especially for smaller companies being absorbed by larger ones. Companies should search for paths where synergies can be harvested, controls and procedures can be aligned, and creativity and ingenuity are not stifled to reap the largest benefits from their investments.
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