M&A Deal Summary

Albion River Acquires Arotech

On February 3, 2025, private equity firm Albion River acquired defense company Arotech from Greenbriar Equity Group

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Albion River’s 1st transaction in the Defense sector.
  • This is Albion River’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Albion River’s 1st transaction in Michigan.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-02-03
Target Arotech
Sector Defense
Buyer(s) Albion River
Sellers(s) Greenbriar Equity Group
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Arotech

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Arotech is an engineering solutions company that offers training & simulation and power systems solutions to military, law enforcement and homeland security markets. The Power Systems Division develops special-purpose batteries, smart chargers and electronic components through operations in South Carolina and Israel. The Training & Simulation Division develops, manufactures and markets advanced multi-media and interactive digital solutions for engineering, use-of-force and operator training simulations. Arotech was founded in 1990 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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Buyer(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

Albion River is a private equity investment firm that invests only in the defense products & services sector. Albion River was founded in 2013 and is based in New York, New York.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Defense) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 1 of 1
State (Michigan) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2025) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Greenbriar Equity Group

Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 10.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Greenbriar Equity Group is a specialized private equity firm focused on investing in the global transportation and advanced manufacturing industries. Companies of interest include traditional carriers, such as railroads, cruise lines, airlines, air freight, shipping, and trucking, as well as ancillary manufacturers and service companies that support the transportation industry. Greenbriar will consider making majority as well as minority investments through a variety of structures, including leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, growth capital investments, corporate joint ventures and privatizations. The Firm targets businesses valued from $100 million to $1 billion. Greenbriar Equity was formed in 1999 and is based in Rye, New York.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 27 of 28
Sector (Defense) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 12 of 12
State (Michigan) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 23 of 24
Year (2025) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-10-08 STS Aviation Group

Jensen Beach, Florida, United States

STS Aviation Group is a provider of aftermarket, distribution, and maintenance services primarily in the aviation industry, delivering nose-to-tail solutions for customers across airlines, MROs, and OEMs. STS’s solutions include component sales and distribution, engineering, maintenance, aircraft repair and modification, and workforce management services. STS Aviation Group was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Jensen Beach, Florida.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-02-20 Breeze

Pleasanton, California, United States

Breeze operates more than 200 locations and provides automotive quick lube, car wash, and repair. Breeze was founded in 1984 and is based in Pleasanton, California.

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