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In the aerospace, defense and security industry, the competition for increased control of the supply chain — from OEMs to the aftermarket — is a matter of extremely large consolidations. With deals often reaching billions of dollars, making the right investment choice is crucial. Supported by a dedicated sector research team and long-standing relations within the commercial aerospace, defense and security industries, our experienced M&A professionals can help you find and secure the most lucrative deals, providing you with M&A, growth equity and ECM, debt advisory and corporate finance services.

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Aritex has been acquired by AVIC International Holding Corp
Aerospace, Defense & Security

Aritex has been acquired by AVIC International Holding Corp

COMSA Corporación has sold Aritex to AVIC International Holding Corporation for US$124 million.

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“This partnership with Terma represents a pivotal moment for OSL and those we serve. By combining Terma’s proven defense systems with our hands-on expertise, we’re delivering unprecedented capability across the entire operational chain. The result is enhanced threat identification, superior intelligence analysis and seamless execution — all compressed into moments rather than minutes. We’re grateful to Oaklins Cavendish for their invaluable guidance throughout the sale process.”

Mark Legh-Smith

CEO, OSL Group Limited

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