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
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
Our Deals
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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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.
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."
"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®
October 8, 2024
The Best Time to Sell
(DN140)
Oftentimes, sellers get caught up in hitting the “perfect window.” Maybe you're thinking about waiting until your backlog looks strong, your earnings have spiked, or the market… 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.