Aerospace M&A Transactions in France

Display Interactive develops and provides digital solutions for the aviation industry, specialising in in‑flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) platforms. Display Interactive is based in Montrouge, France.

NSG
Company
Aerospace
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
www.neospacegroup.com

Alvest designs, manufactures, and distributes technical products for the aviation industry, which include aviation ground support equipment, spare parts and services, and technical adhesives and markings for the aerospace and industrial markets. Alvest was founded in 2006 and is based in Paris, France.

PAI Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Paris, France
www.paipartners.com

ADIA
Investor
Sovereign Wealth Fund
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
www.adia.ae

Ardian
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Paris, France
www.ardian.com

La Caisse
Investor
Asset Manager
Québec, Quebec
www.lacaisse.com/en/investments/private-equity

Safran Electronics & Defense's Electromechanical Actuation Business offers Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator (HSTA) system that provides aircraft stabilization and attitude maintenance for safe and efficient flight, including use on the Airbus A350. Safran Electronics & Defense's Electromechanical Actuation Business is based in Paris, France.

Woodward
Company
Test/Measurement Equipment
Fort Collins, Colorado
www.woodward.com

Safran
Company
Aerospace
Paris, France
www.safran-group.com

Cobham Aerospace Communications design, produce, and support aircraft avionics systems at the cutting edge of technological development. Every product combines high performance, ease of use, and reliability, with an optimized footprint (dimensions, weight, wiring required, energy consumption, drag). Cobham Aerospace Communications was founded in 1923 and is based in Rungis Cedex, France.

Thales
Company
Safety/Security
Meudon, France
www.thalesgroup.com

GIT SAS specializes in surface treatment and the application of liquid paint on various materials for the aerospace industry. GIT SAS is based in Cugnaux, France.

Liebherr
Company
Machinery
Bulle, Switzerland
www.liebherr.com

Groupe 3S is a provider of airport services to airlines and airport managers. Groupe 3S was founded in 2001 and is based in Ramonville Saint Agne, France.

IDIA Capital Investissement
Investor
Corporate Investor
Paris, France
www.ca-idia.com

ActoMezz
Investor
Mezzanine Finance Firm
Paris, France
www.anderapartners.com/en/expertise/sponsorless-mezzanine-investment/

Jogam Group is a manufacturing company specializing in precision machining, welding, stamping, and assembly for the aerospace, defense, and automotive sectors, among others. Jogam Group was founded in 1992 and is based in Pierres, France.

Tikehau Capital
Investor
Asset Manager
Paris, France
www.tikehaucapital.com
Advisor: Clearwater International

J V Group is specialized in production of basic parts, sub-assemblies and tools for aircraft structures, helicopters, satellites, launchers, missiles, etc. J V Group was founded in 2002 and is based in Merignac, France.

Bt2i Group
Company
Manufacturing
Bordeaux, France
www.bt2igroup.com

Ixo Private Equity
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Toulouse, France
www.ixope.fr

CCE GROUP is an aerospace platform focusing on the development of companies with leadership positions in niche markets of the Cabin & Cargo equipment space. Headquartered in France, CCE Group employs more than 1,500 people globally. CCE Group was created in 2023 and is based in France.

Hivest Capital Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Paris, France
www.hivestcapital.com

Figeac Aero specializes in the subcontracting of aeronautical equipment. Figeac Aero was founded in 1989 and is based in Figeac, France.

Tikehau Ace Capital
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Paris, France
www.tikehau-ace.capital

Safran Aerosystems Arresting is a designer and manufacturer of aircraft emergency arresting systems with more than 5,000 systems worldwide and currently sells into more than 70 countries. Safran Aerosystems Arresting is based in Paris, France.

Curtiss-Wright
Company
Diversified
Davidson, North Carolina
www.curtisswright.com

Orolia provides resilient positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) solutions which improve the reliability, performance, and safety of critical civilian, military and space operations, including in harsh or altered Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) environments. The company has a broad portfolio of technologies across the Resilient PNT value-chain with full system capabilities, and is a provider of PNT equipment, simulation and test solutions. It is also providing emergency locator beacons for commercial aviation and military applications. Orolia was formed in 2006 and is based in Les Ulis, France.

Safran
Company
Aerospace
Paris, France
www.safran-group.com

Eurazeo PME
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Paris, France
www.eurazeo.com/en/businesses/private-equity/buyout

Ventana Group produces highly engineered cast and machined high precision parts for the worldwide aerospace industry. Ventana Group is based in Narcastet, France.

Nexteam
Company
Aerospace
Marmande, France
www.nexteam-group.com

Aresia (old) is a reference equipment supplier present on all types of aircraft (combat, mission or transport aircraft, commercial aircraft, helicopters, drones, etc). The company provides carriage equipment (pylons, ejectors, release units, cargo hooks), external fuel tanks, live-fire training systems and radar solutions for the armed forces, on-board electronic equipment, cabling and test benches, and flight controls and complex electromechanical subassemblies. Its mission is to design, manufacture and maintain equipment for the civil and defense aeronautical sector, with an ongoing requirement for industrial excellence and customer satisfaction. Aresia (old) is based in Villeneuve la Garenne, France.

Aresia
Company
Aerospace
Villeneuve la Garenne, France
www.aresia.com

Groupe Chevrillon
Investor
Family Office
Paris, France
www.groupechevrillon.com

Aries Alliance is a manufacturer of machine tools, titanium wing structures and engine parts for the aerospace sector. Aries Alliance was founded in 2000 and is based in Nantes, France.

Tikehau Ace Capital
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Paris, France
www.tikehau-ace.capital
Advisor: DC Advisory

Astorg Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Paris, France
www.astorg.com

Aeroprotec provides certified surface-treatment and painting services for metallic and composite components in the aerospace industry. The Company supports major aerospace contractors by applying processes such as conversion coatings, electroplating, non-destructive testing and finishing to ensure corrosion protection and structural integrity. Aeroprotec was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Pau, France.

Siparex
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Paris, France
www.siparex.com