Barnes Group Inc. Acquires MB Aerospace

Apollo Funds Complete Acquisition of Barnes Group

January 27, 2025

Manufacturing

Funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management have completed the all-cash acquisition of Barnes Group Inc. for an enterprise value of approximately $3.6 billion. The transaction takes Barnes private—Barnes shareholders received $47.50 per share—and Apollo said it will support the company’s transformation strategy and growth across aerospace and industrial end markets.

Cadence Aerospace (Arlington Capital) Acquires B&E OEM Manufacturing Division

November 6, 2019

Aerospace & Defense

Cadence Aerospace, a portfolio company of Arlington Capital Partners, has acquired the OEM Manufacturing Division of B&E Group, adding two Massachusetts facilities (Southwick and Westfield) that specialize in complex, difficult-to-machine engine components for aerospace and defense customers. The deal expands Cadence's engine-component capabilities and creates scale across its Tell Tool and ADM operations as an add-on to the Cadence platform.

BAE Systems Acquires Malloy Aeronautics

February 2, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

BAE Systems has acquired Malloy Aeronautics, a UK-based developer and manufacturer of all-electric heavy-lift uncrewed aerial systems (UAS). Malloy's ~80-strong team will remain in Berkshire and join BAE's FalconWorks R&D unit to accelerate development and deployment of heavy-lift drone technologies for military, security and civilian customers.

Astronics Corporation Acquires Bühler Motor Aviation

October 13, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) has acquired Bühler Motor Aviation (BMA) from Bühler Motor Group in an all-cash transaction. BMA, based in Uhldingen-Mühlhofen, Germany, manufactures aircraft seat actuation systems and is expected to generate about $22 million in revenue in 2026; Astronics says the acquisition augments its motion control solutions and complements its PGA subsidiary.

Bridger Aerospace Acquires FMS Aerospace

July 1, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BAER) has acquired FMS Aerospace, a Huntsville-based provider of airframe modification, integration, flight test and airworthiness certification services. The equity-only transaction has a total value of $20.6 million (including $17.51 million issued at close and up to $3.09 million contingent earn-out); FMS reported $10.3 million of revenue and $2.5 million of net income for the year ended December 31, 2023. Bridger said the deal brings engineering, modification and manufacturing capabilities in-house to support mission-critical air services, defense systems engineering and its Multi-Mission Aircraft program.

Greenbriar Equity Group Acquires Sunvair Aerospace Group from Blue Sea Capital

June 5, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Funds managed by Greenbriar Equity Group completed the acquisition of Sunvair Aerospace Group, a U.S.-based aircraft component MRO specialist, from Blue Sea Capital. Greenbriar said the investment will support Sunvair's organic growth and acquisition strategy to expand its engineered MRO capabilities across landing gear, avionics and accessory repairs.