Aerospace & Defense M&A Bankers
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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
Alderman & Company Partners
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
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 Preparation
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
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
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Insights
Explore interesting insights from our team of experts over the past 22 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 M&A surveys and engaging videos.
Weekly Deal Notes®
July 16, 2024
Maximizing Your Company's Price (Again)
(DN128)
We have covered many topics in the over two years since we started publishing Deal Notes®. Because of its significance, we thought it would be wise to reiterate... M&A SURVEY Q1 2024
March 15, 2024
Profitability Hit by Supply Disruption?
We asked M&A experts if A&D deals’ suboptimal profits this quarter were due to reported supply chain disruptions. 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.
Weekly Deal Notes®
September 10, 2024
How Does Debt Impact Value (DN136)
Clients often ask us how debt impacts value. In the immediate term, debt, unfortunately, reduces the proceeds from a sale (equity value), dollar for dollar.…
M&A SURVEY Q2 2024
June 15, 2024
M&A Values of Boeing Suppliers
Survey reveals Boeing production cuts impact on supplier valuations, conducted before new CEO appointment. 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.
Leadership
Ryan Kirby
Junior Partner
- Ryan Kirby is a Junior Partner of Alderman & Company and is responsible for deal processing and managing the firm’s associates and analysts.
- Ryan has specialized in the Aerospace, Defense, and Space industries stemming from his education and previous work experience.
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.
