M&A Deal Summary

BAE System Acquires Australia Defence Pty

On June 27, 2008, BAE System acquired aerospace company Australia Defence Pty

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is BAE System’s 2nd transaction in the Aerospace sector.
  • This is BAE System’s 1st transaction in Australia.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2008-06-27
Target Australia Defence Pty
Sector Aerospace
Buyer(s) BAE System
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Australia Defence Pty

Edinburgh, Australia
Australia Defence Pty Ltd is a designer and manufacturer of military equipment.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

BAE System

Camberley, United Kingdom

Category Company
Founded 1970
Sector Defense
Employees107,400
Revenue 26.3B GBP (2024)
DESCRIPTION
BAE office in Reston, Virginia.
BAE office in Reston, Virginia.

BAE Systems is a provider of defense and security products and services. From sophisticated cyber services and military support, to mission critical electronic systems and protection equipment, BAE aims to be at the forefront of defense technology and science. BAE Systems was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Camberley, England.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 28
Sector: Aerospace M&A 2 of 5
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 8 of 22
Country: Australia M&A 1 of 2
Year: 2008 M&A 2 of 2
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Jacksonville, Florida, United States

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