M&A Deal Summary

AeroVironment Acquires Pulse Aerospace

On June 11, 2019, AeroVironment acquired aerospace company Pulse Aerospace for 26M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is AeroVironment’s 1st transaction in the Aerospace sector.
  • This is AeroVironment’s 5th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is AeroVironment’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is AeroVironment’s 1st transaction in Kansas.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-06-11
Target Pulse Aerospace
Sector Aerospace
Buyer(s) AeroVironment
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 26M USD

Target

Pulse Aerospace

Lawrence, Kansas, United States
Pulse Aerospace LLC is a developer and supplier of small VTOL UAS. The VAPOR line of VTOL systems combines an advanced autopilot with FAA-compliant unmanned aircraft systems for defense, commercial and research applications. Pulse Aerospace LLC was founded in 2011 and is based in Lawrence, Kansas.

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Buyer

AeroVironment

Arlington, Virginia, United States
Category Company
Founded 1971
Sector Aerospace
Employees1,403
Revenue 717M USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

AeroVironment is a technology solutions provider that designs, develops, produces, supports and operates an advanced portfolio of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and electric transportation solutions. AeroVironment was founded in 1971 and is based in Arlington, Virginia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 6
Sector (Aerospace) 1 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 5
State (Kansas) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 5
Year (2019) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 5 of 5
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