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by Stephen Perry on 07/22/2025
Irvine, CA (July 21, 2025) – Janes Capital Partners served as financial co-advisor alongside Oaklins colleagues in Germany, Angermann M&A Solutions GmbH, to Leichtwerk AG, in connection with the sale of its assets to Rheinmetall AG.
About Leichtwerk AG
Leichtwerk AG (www.leichtwerk.de) is a German aerospace engineering firm specializing in lightweight structures, certified aircraft design, and HAPS/UAS (High-Altitude Platform Station/Unmanned Aircraft Systems) development. With deep R&D capabilities and EASA Part 21J approval, Leichtwerk delivers innovative, sustainable solutions for next-generation flight systems, including high-altitude platforms, advanced composites, and prototyping for commercial and research aerospace applications.
About Rheinmetall
Rheinmetall AG (www.rheinmetall.com) is headquartered in Düsseldorf and active in various markets with an innovative range of products and services. Rheinmetall is a leading international systems supplier in the defence industry and at the same time a driver of forward-looking technological and industrial innovations in the civilian markets.
About Janes Capital Partners
Based in Irvine, CA, Janes Capital Partners is a leading investment banking firm focused solely on the Aerospace and Defense industry. The firm provides mergers and acquisition advisory services and assists clients in executing growth strategies and liquidity events. The members of Janes Capital Partners have completed more than 80 successful A&D transactions and $6.0 billion in closed transaction value. Securities transactions are conducted through JCP Securities, Inc., a registered Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC.
Janes Capital Partners is an independent financial advisory firm that is affiliated with Oaklins International Inc (www.oaklins.com). Oaklins is the world’s most experienced mid-market M&A advisor, with 850 professionals globally and 15 dedicated industry teams in 45 countries.