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Electro Optic Systems has acquired the UK interceptor business of MARSS

Aerospace, Defense & Security

Electro Optic Systems has acquired the UK interceptor business of MARSS

Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited (ASX: EOS) has acquired the UK-based interceptor unmanned aerial system business of MARSS Group for US$6.4 million (€5.5 million). The interceptor is a reusable electric drone effector guided by imaging sensors and AI, which EOS will integrate into its counter-drone portfolio for defense and critical infrastructure customers. EOS plans further investment to complete development.

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Human design Group has completed a secondary LBO alongside Ciclad and Grand Sud-Ouest Capital

Private Equity | Aerospace, Defense & Security | Business Support Services | Energy

Human design Group has completed a secondary LBO alongside Ciclad and Grand Sud-Ouest Capital

Human design Group has successfully finalized a secondary leveraged buy-out (LBO) alongside its majority shareholder Ciclad and new minority investor Grand Sud-Ouest Capital (GSO Capital). The transaction strengthens the company’s management shareholding, welcomes a new regional private equity partner and enables Ciclad to realize partial liquidity while retaining a majority stake.

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Airplane Group has successfully completed a generational transition through a majority LBO backed by Ciclad

Private Equity | Aerospace, Defense & Security

Airplane Group has successfully completed a generational transition through a majority LBO backed by Ciclad

The Airplane Group, a major player in the painting and maintenance of regional and single-aisle aircraft, is reorganizing its capital structure as the founder transitions leadership to the second generation. The transaction took the form of an LBO in which the investment fund Ciclad acquired a majority stake, with BNP Paribas Développement also participating. This move aims to strengthen the group’s financial foundation and support its development plan.

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“We are very excited about this integration process with AkzoNobel, whose experience and engagement will be a real asset to Mapaero’s development, and we are looking forward to this new chapter for our company. Thanks to Oaklins’ support in France and abroad, from its office in California to the team in the Netherlands, we have been able to complete this transaction. Special thanks to the team in Toulouse!”

Eric Rumeau

CEO, Mapaero

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The defense industry is fast becoming more collaborative

AVIATION WEEK – Up Front with Stephen Perry: Aerospace and defense companies are increasingly forming joint ventures and strategic partnerships to accelerate innovation and strengthen resilience in a rapidly changing security environment.

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