Aerospace & Defense M&A Bankers

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Maximizing Sell-Side Value Since 2001

Sell-side mergers and acquisitions for boards, shareholders, lenders, creditors, and other stakeholders in the aerospace and defense industry

Alderman & Company Partners
Alderman & Company Partners

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

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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
  • Court Mandated
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Valuations and Fairness Opinions

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
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Long Range Sale Planning

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
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Our Process

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Our Deals

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What Clients Say About Us

Gremada Industries

"Their commitment to delivering exceptional client service was unwavering, and their dedication to our success was evident in every aspect of our partnership."
Steve WalkerCEO of Gremada Industries, former owners of Whelan M&T
LCR Embedded Systems

"We thought they were the best when we hired them, and their results have proven that we made the right decision."
Nissen IsakovFounder of LCR Embedded Systems
Shaw Aero Devices, Inc.

"Bill Alderman is an outstanding professional investment banker. We offer our highest recommendation for Bill and his firm."
James ShawChairman of the Board Emeritus, Shaw Aero Devices
Quest Aircraft Company

"The transaction that we ultimately did was a win-win for everyone involved and I am grateful to Bill for his help and support throughout the process."
Paul SchallerRetired Chief Executive Officer,
Quest Aircraft Company, LLC.
Soundair Inc.

"I thank Bill Alderman for all the things he did to help build Soundair and then run a very effective sale process that generated a fantastic outcome."
Robert KlemOwner, Soundair Inc.
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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®

Change is Good, Unless You Need Approval

April 22, 2025
Change is Good, Unless You Need Approval (DN166)

In the past, we have issued Deal Notes® addressing Conditions Precedent (DN 054 Feb. 2023 and DN087 Oct. 2023)...

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M&A SURVEY Q4 2024

M&A SURVEY Q4 2024

December 15, 2024
Top Reasons Deals Died

In this survey, we asked M&A professionals and C-suite executives for the most frequent reason middle market aerospace & defense deals died during Q4 2024.

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Our Views

William H. Alderman (Bill)

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.

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Team

William H. Alderman (Bill)

William Alderman
Founding Partner

  • William H. Alderman (Bill) is the Founding Partner of Alderman & Company.
  • Bill is an M&A specialist in the middle market of the aerospace and defense industry with over $2 billion in mergers and acquisition-related transactions to his name.
R. Bruce Andrews

R. Bruce Andrews
Partner

  • Mr. Andrews has over 25 years of experience in M&A in the defense industry.
  • Before joining Alderman & Company as a Partner, bruce had worked in key positions at several leading organizations.
Ryan Kirby

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

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.
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