At what enterprise value was COLLINS AEROSPACE (ACTUATION & FLIGHT CONTROL BUSINESS) acquired in 2025?

During the acquisition of COLLINS AEROSPACE (ACTUATION & FLIGHT CONTROL BUSINESS) by SAFRAN in 2025, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of below 5x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 1b - 4b EUR. By registering for free, you get access to complete and exact transaction details including enterprise value, revenue, and EBITDA. Additionally, our database shows that the Industry & Manufacturing industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 11.1x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

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07/2025

COLLINS AEROSPACE (ACTUATION & FLIGHT CONTROL BUSINESS)

Acquired by

SAFRAN

UNITED STATES Aerospace, Naval & Defense / Engines & Systems EV 1b - 4b EUR

COLLINS AEROSPACE (ACTUATION & FLIGHT CONTROL BUSINESS) acquired by SAFRAN

UNITED STATES Aerospace, Naval & Defense / Engines & Systems EV 1b - 4b EUR

Context

Safran has successfully finalized the acquisition of 100% of the Actuation and Flight Control business from Collins Aerospace (an RTX company). To satisfy antitrust regulatory requirements, Safran simultaneously completed the divestment of its North American electromechanical actuation activities (generating $65M in revenue) to the Woodward group. The strategic rationale for Safran is to merge Collins’ expertise in hydraulic/mechanical systems with Safran’s own leadership in electrical actuation. This combination creates a global powerhouse positioned for future "more electric" aircraft programs. The deal is financially compelling, expected to be accretive to EPS from the first year and to generate $50 million in annual pre-tax cost synergies by 2028.

COLLINS AEROSPACE (ACTUATION & FLIGHT CONTROL BUSINESS), which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.1x).

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Target

The Actuation and Flight Control business of Collins Aerospace is a global leader in providing mission-critical systems for commercial aircraft, military platforms, and helicopters. The organization specializes in hydraulic, mechanical, and electromechanical actuation, ensuring the precise movement of aircraft control surfaces. With a workforce of approximately 4,000 employees across eight primary sites in Europe (UK, Italy, France) and Asia (Poland, USA, India), the entity supports over 180 aviation programs. The business model is highly resilient, with approximately 40% of its revenue derived from recurring high-margin aftermarket services. Its technology is fundamental to flight safety and is a key enabler for the transition toward more electric aircraft architectures in next-generation narrow-body programs.

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Valuation range: EV 1b - 4b EUR

Revenue range: 1b - 3b EUR

EBITDA range: 100M - 200M EUR

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Acquirer: safran