THE CHAMPION GSE acquired by DEDIENNE AEROSPACE
Context
Dedienne Aerospace has acquired The Champion GSE, strengthening its footprint in the United States and diversifying its product portfolio. The sale was triggered by the lack of a family successor for the American target. This acquisition allows Dedienne to add "sensitive transport containers" to its existing maintenance tooling offer. Post-acquisition, Dedienne plans to invest EUR5 million in the Ohio facility and double its workforce there within three years. Additionally, Dedienne will replicate Champion's manufacturing capabilities in Europe by opening a new production line at its recently acquired site in Saint-Juery (France) to serve the EMEA market.
THE CHAMPION GSE, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of [members only], to compare with the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.7x).
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Target
Based in Springfield, Ohio, The Champion GSE is a specialized manufacturer of highly engineered shipping and storage containers for sensitive aerospace and defense equipment. Its products are designed to protect critical assets like turbine engines, helicopter rotors, and missiles during transport. Key features include hermetic sealing, pressurization, and shock/vibration dampening. The company is a supplier to major OEMs such as GE Aerospace, Rolls-Royce, and RTX (Raytheon), and supports programs like the F-35 fighter jet (vertical takeoff systems). In 2024, it generated $25 million in revenue with 70 employees.
Ent. Value
€10–30M
Equity Value
[members only]
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EV / Revenue
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EV / EBITDA
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EV / EBIT
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Historical Financials (EUR)
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Revenue range: €10–30M
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