M&A Deal Summary

Boeing Acquires McDonnell Douglas

On December 16, 1996, Boeing acquired aerospace company McDonnell Douglas for 13.3B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Boeing’s 1st transaction in the Aerospace sector.
  • This is Boeing’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Boeing’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Boeing’s 1st transaction in Missouri.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 1996-12-16
Target McDonnell Douglas
Sector Aerospace
Buyer(s) Boeing
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 13.3B USD
Advisor(s) J.P. Morgan Securities (Financial)

Target

McDonnell Douglas

St Louis, Missouri, United States
McDonnell Douglas Corporation, an American aerospace manufacturer and defense contractor, manufactures commercial and military aircrafts.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Boeing

Arlington, Virginia, United States
Category Company
Founded 1916
Sector Aerospace
Employees156,000
Revenue 77.8B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Boeing's corporate headquarters in downtown Chicago, Illinois.
Boeing's corporate headquarters in downtown Chicago, Illinois.

Boeing is a global aerospace company that operates in five principal segments. These segments include Commercial Airplanes; Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) which comprises of Boeing Military Aircraft (BMA), Network & Space Systems (N&SS) and Global Services & Support (GS&S); and Boeing Capital Corporation (BCC). The Company's other business includes the activities of Engineering, Operations & Technology (EO&T) and Shared Services Group (SSG). EO&T provides Boeing with technical and functional capabilities, including information technology, research and development, test and evaluation, technology strategy development, environmental remediation management and intellectual property management. Boeing was founded in 1916 and is based in Arlington, Virginia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 34
Sector (Aerospace) 1 of 10
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 27
State (Missouri) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 2 of 29
Year (1996) 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 9
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1996-08-01 Rockwell Automation - Aerospace and Defense Business

United States

Rockwell Automation's Aerospace and Defense business consists of product groups that include ICBM systems; tactical missiles; sensors; B-1B bomber; commercial aerostructures; aircraft and helicopter modifications; rocket propulsion including the Space Shuttle main engine; Space Station electric power; airborne laser and electro-optics; Space Shuttle integration, logistics and operations; Global Positioning System satellites; space defense and advanced programs.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1998-02-25 The Boeing Co - Commercial Helicopter Business

United States

The Boeing Co - Commercial Helicopter Business comprises Boeing MD 500 and MD 600 series product lines, assuming responsibility for the manufacture, marketing and service/support of these single engine, turbine-powered light helicopters. The MD 500 and MD 600 helicopters utilize technology that eliminates the tail rotor, resulting in a quieter aircraft.

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