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Maximizing Sell-Side Value Creation Since 2001
Sell-side mergers and acquisitions for boards, shareholders, lenders, creditors, and other stakeholders in the aerospace and defense industry
Firm of choice for middle market M&A in the A&D industry.
Decades of subject matter expertise respected by industry leaders.
Trusted relationships with M&A stakeholders of small A&D companies.
Our Services
For decades we have been helping clients sell companies for aspirational prices. Based on our vast experience selling middle market aerospace and defense companies, we know which business attributes buyers deem to be most valuable.
Sell-side Representation for Sellers
Find the right buyer
Leverage our exhaustive knowledge of how to optimally buy and sell companies in the middle market of the aerospace and defense industry.
Types of sale processes
- Preemptive
- Competitive
- Distressed
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Court Mandated
Valuations and Fairness Opinions
Decide when to sell
Benefit from our two unique services that can help business owners like you make well-informed decisions about selling in the immediate near term.
Unique offerings
- Valuations & Fairness Opinions
Long Range Sale Preparations
Prepare for a future sale
Best in class financial models, due diligence processes and extensive experience in dealing with buyers to prepare for a sale well in advance of when you plan to sell.
Sale Preparations
- Financial Models
- Due Diligence
- Professional Advice
Our Process
27 Weeks To Finding The Right Buyer
Phase 1
Due Diligence
Alderman conducts due diligence and creates detailed financial model
Phase 2
CIM Drafting
Alderman writes Confidential Information Memorandum (“CIM”) and then Teaser
Phase 3
Solicitation Steps
- Teaser
- NDA
- CIM
- Management presentations
- Letter of Intent
Phase 4
Buyer Due Diligence
Under exclusivity period (typically 30-90 days)
Phase 5
Purchase Agreement
- Negotiation of terms
- Conditions precedent
- Closing
Our Deals
What Clients Say About Us
Insights
Explore interesting insights from our team of experts over the past 21 years, selling middle market aerospace and defense companies. These vital takeaways from their exciting journey is shared in the form of weekly deal notes, quarterly M&A surveys and engaging videos.
Weekly Deal Notes
March 28, 2023
Dual Use Compliance
Most companies in the defense industry are well aware of the export regulations relating to military goods..... M&A SURVEY Q4 2022
December 15, 2022
Management Sale Bonuses
In this quarter’s survey, we asked more than 100 owners of middle market aerospace...... Our Views
April 13, 2021
PHS Case Study
Our success story on sale of privately owned commercial aviation MRO business to a private equity fund with AUM in excess of $25 billion.
The Team
R. Bruce Andrews
Managing Director, Defense
- Mr. Andrews leads our Defense practice, working with clients throughout the defense industrial base. Bruce has over 25 years of experience in M&A in the defense industry.
- Before joining Alderman & Company as a Managing Director, bruce had worked in key positions at several leading organizations.
Kevin Gould
Managing Director, Aerospace
- Kevin Gould leads our aerospace practice, working with clients in commercial aviation, general aviation, and commercial space.
- Kevin has more than 20 years of experience in Corporate Development in the aerospace industry, including M&A, strategy, and executive leadership.
Elder Granger
Senior Advisor
- Elder Granger MD, FACP, FACHE, MG, USA (retired) is the Senior Advisor to Alderman & Company.
- Elder is currently the President and CEO of THE 5Ps, LLC, an SDVOSB, health care, education, and leadership consulting organization.
