Segment Monthlies

Defense Electronics M&A Transactions - December 2024

Written by Stephen Perry | January 2025

 

Download and read the December 2024 issue of the Defense Electronics Monthly, covering the latest M&A deal news and valuation trends in the defense electronics sector, including activity in segments such as C4ISR and electronic warfare, rugged electronics, RF & microwave, embedded computing, interconnects, microelectronics & semiconductor and test & measurement. Sign up for the Defense Electronics Monthly distribution list to stay up-to-date on the headline acquisitions impacting your market and the current dynamics of the publicly traded strategic companies within the industry.

Key Defense Electronics Deals Announced

Target
Buyer
Description
  • Target: Nashua, NH-based Falcon Electronics is a distributor of high-rel complex electronic components to the aerospace & defense industries. The company's customers require complex electronic components capable of operating in extreme temperatures, high shock/vibration, dust/humidity and various levels of radiation (LEO/GEO).

  • Buyer: Commack, NY-based Brevan Electronics is a distributor of electronic components, specializing in sourcing hard-to-find and obsolete parts for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. The company offers supply chain solutions, including inventory management and counterfeit detection, to ensure reliability and continuity for critical applications.

  • Terms: Transaction announced on December 4, 2024. Terms not disclosed.

a subsidiary of

  • Target: Santa Ana, CA-based Wyvern Technologies designs and manufactures precision navigation systems, advanced sensors, and avionics solutions for aerospace and defense applications. The company specializes in technologies that enhance mission effectiveness, including GPS-denied navigation, electro-optical systems, and custom software integrations.

  • Buyer: Melbourne, FL-based Extant Aerospace provides sustainment solutions for aging and legacy aerospace electronics and avionics systems. The company specializes in repair, manufacturing, and obsolescence management to extend the lifecycle of critical components for
    defense and commercial aviation.

  • Terms: Transaction announced on December 5, 2024. Terms not disclosed.

a portfolio company of

  • Target: Paeonian Springs, VA-based Inertial Labs develops advanced inertial navigation systems, motion trackers, and GPS-aided solutions for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. The company specializes in precise positioning, orientation, and navigation technologies for both manned and unmanned platforms.

  • Buyer: Chandler, AZ-based Viavi Solutions develops network testing, monitoring, and assurance technologies for telecommunications, aerospace, and defense markets. The company provides tools for optical communications, 5G deployment, and avionics test solutions to ensure performance and reliability in complex systems.

  • Terms: Transaction announced on December 13, 2024. Purchase price, which includes a potential $175M earnout over 4 years, is expected to be $325M, 6.5x FY2025P revenue. 

  • Target: San Diego, CA-based Sivaltech offers semiconductor design, verification, and physical design services, focusing on ASIC, FPGA, and system-level solutions. The company delivers expertise in advanced node technologies and chip verification methodologies. The company serves defense and other critical markets including automotive, telecommunications, consumer electronics, and industrial.

  • Buyer: India-based Trident Techlabs provides engineering design and simulation solutions, specializing in electronic design automation (EDA) and embedded systems. The company offers software, hardware, and consultancy services. The company serves industries such as automotive, aerospace, energy, and telecommunications.

  • Terms: Transaction announced on December 26, 2024. Terms not disclosed.