M&A Deal Summary

Itochu Acquires Killick Aerospace

On September 9, 2024, Itochu acquired aerospace company Killick Aerospace

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Itochu’s 1st transaction in the Aerospace sector.
  • This is Itochu’s 1st transaction in Ireland.
  • This is Itochu’s 2nd transaction in Texas.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2024-09-09
Target Killick Aerospace
Sector Aerospace
Buyer(s) Itochu
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Killick Aerospace

Dublin, Texas, Ireland
Killick Aerospace specializes in providing optimized asset solutions ranging from selling, purchasing, and leasing commercial aircraft and jet engines to selling and exchanging airframe and engine-related components and parts to Airlines and MROs worldwide. Killick Aerospace was formed in 2006 and is based in Dublin.

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Buyer

Itochu

Tokyo, Japan
Category Company
Founded 1858
Sector Business Services
Employees128,146
Revenue 14.03T JPY (2024)
DESCRIPTION
ITOCHU's corporate headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
ITOCHU's corporate headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.

Itochu is a prominent multinational trading company operating in various industries worldwide. With a diverse portfolio, the company engages in the sales, import, and export of an extensive range of products and services. Its offerings span sectors such as textiles, machinery, metals, energy, chemicals, food, and general merchandise. It caters to a broad customer base comprising retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and businesses across different sectors, providing them with high-quality goods and facilitating global trade through its extensive network and expertise. Itochu was founded in 1858 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 27 of 27
Sector (Aerospace) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 13 of 13
State (Texas) 2 of 2
Country (Ireland) 1 of 1
Year (2024) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-06-11 Gatik AI

Mountain View, United States

Gatik AI is a company developing autonomous driving technology for commercial trucks and providing logistics services utilizing its self-driving vehicles in the U.S and Canada. Gatik AI is based in Mountain View, California.

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