Westar Aerospace and Defense Group - Ownership and Business Overview

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Westar Aerospace and Defense Group Ownership

Who owns Westar Aerospace and Defense Group?

Westar Aerospace and Defense Group is owned by QinetiQ Group. It was acquired on September 30, 2004.

Was Westar Aerospace and Defense Group formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Westar Aerospace and Defense Group was formerly owned by 1 private investor.

Westar Aerospace and Defense Group Business Overview

Where is Westar Aerospace and Defense Group headquartered?

Westar Aerospace and Defense Group is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.

What sector is Westar Aerospace and Defense Group in?

Westar Aerospace and Defense Group is a defense company.

When was Westar Aerospace and Defense Group founded?

Westar Aerospace and Defense Group was founded in 1986.

Defense M&A Summary in 2004

Out of 60 sectors in the Mergr database, defense ranked 51 in number of deals in 2004. The largest defense acquisition in 2004 was DigitalNet - which was acquired by BAE Systems for $600M.

Join Mergr to view all 8 acquisitions of defense companies in 2004, including 3 acquisitions by private equity firms, and 5 by strategics.

Westar Aerospace and Defense Group, Inc.

36 Research Park Court,
St. Louis, Missouri 63304
United States,
(636) 300-5000
www.westar.com

Westar Aerospace and Defense Group, Inc. is a provider of specialized technology and engineering solutions and services to the Department of Defense, U.S. Government agencies and aerospace industry customers.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.0/yr) # - - - - - - 0
Sell (0.0/yr) # 1 - - - - - 1
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Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
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M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Machinery - - 1 (100%) -
Total - - 1 -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States - - 1 -
  Missouri - - 1 -
Total - - 1 -

M&A Connections

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Strategic(s)
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