SABENA TECHNICS acquired by SAGARD & BPIFRANCE

Ardian acquired a majority stake in Revima from Argos Wityu, which had held the company since 2017 and reinvested a portion of its proceeds to remain a minority shareholder. The management team also increased its stake. The financing package included a unitranche debt provided by Permira and Tikehau IM, with a leverage slightly exceeding 4.0x EBITDA. The strategic roadmap includes the construction of a new site in Thailand and the finalization of two bolt-on acquisitions in engine part repair and predictive maintenance

Omnes Capital and Andera Partners entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire a majority stake in Spherea, outbidding Argos Wityu and Sagard. The transaction allows historical investors ACE Management (now Tikehau Ace) and IRDI to exit partially. A senior debt of over EUR40M, provided by LCL and HSBC, supports the deal. The strategic goal is to accelerate Spherea's diversification into railway and energy sectors and pursue larger-scale build-up operations.

Tikehau Capital invested €114 million in Nexteam Group to support its ambitious "2023" strategic roadmap. This minority investment, made alongside the existing management team, provides the group with the financial resources to accelerate its international development and consolidate its market position. The strategic goal is to transform Nexteam into a global leader with over €500 million in revenue through a combination of organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The partnership leverages Tikehau's deep understanding of the aerospace supply chain and its international office network to assist Nexteam in capturing new development opportunities

PAI Partners has completed the sale of ADB SAFEGATE to Carlyle in a LBO ter, following a multi-year value creation and transformation phase. The deal represents PAI’s exit from the company after a period of international expansion and industrial consolidation. The sale process was run as a competitive auction for a mid-cap international industrial asset, involving both financial sponsors and strategic infrastructure and aviation players. Carlyle Europe Partners IV emerged as the successful bidder and will support management in the next phase of growth

Argos Soditic took a 60% controlling stake in Revima to resolve a long-standing shareholder dispute between the president and the other two owners. The latter two retained 40% of the capital and partnered with Argos. The deal aimed to unlock a major investment plan ("tens of millions of euros") to expand Revima's industrial footprint globally, specifically by establishing maintenance sites in Asia and America, and developing a trading business for second-hand aircraft parts (USM).

The investment in Aernnova Aerospace by TowerBrook Capital Partners, Torreal, and Península is a strategic move to support the company's growth and development in the aerospace sector. The deal requires regulatory approval from Spain, the U.S., and the European Union, and is subject to certain conditions being met. The investment will provide Aernnova with the necessary resources to drive its strategic vision and objectives, and will enable the company to capitalize on opportunities for further development and expansion in the global aerospace industry

In February 2016, PAI Partners, through its portfolio company ADB Airfield Solutions, agreed to acquire Safegate from Fairford Group, which had owned the business since 1991. The transaction was designed to combine two highly complementary airport technology providers and create a global leader in advanced airfield guidance and airport operational systems. The acquisition significantly expanded ADB’s capabilities beyond airfield lighting by adding Safegate’s aircraft docking guidance systems, gate management solutions and air traffic control technologies

Wärtsilä has acquired L-3 Marine Systems International from L-3 Communications, with the transaction being funded through available cash reserves and existing credit lines. This move is expected to significantly strengthen Wärtsilä's Electrical & Automation business, a strategic segment that is gaining importance as ship technology becomes increasingly sophisticated. The integration of MSI will enable the Finnish group to expand its portfolio of solutions in automation, navigation, electrical systems, dynamic positioning, and underwater communications, while bolstering its international presence through the acquired company's 38 locations

The acquisition of Aernnova by Springwater Capital and the company's management team is a strategic move to support the company's continued growth and development. The investment is expected to provide Aernnova with the resources and expertise needed to expand its presence in the global aerospace industry, and to pursue new opportunities for growth and innovation. The deal is also expected to provide a strong return on investment for Springwater Capital, and to support the firm's strategy of investing in leading companies in the aerospace industry

Exchange Income Corporation’s acquisition of Provincial Aerospace Ltd. marks a strategic entry into the specialized sovereign aerospace defense sector, acquiring an international maritime surveillance platform to complement its stable domestic regional aviation portfolio. The transaction represents a planned exit for the founding shareholders, capitalizing on the asset's mature multi-continental footprint while transferring ownership to an institutional sponsor equipped with the balance sheet capacity to fund large-scale aircraft acquisition and sensor integration programs