M&A Deal Summary

Redwire Acquires Edge Autonomy

On January 20, 2025, Redwire acquired aerospace company Edge Autonomy from AE Industrial Partners for 925M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Redwire’s 9th transaction in the Aerospace sector.
  • This is Redwire’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Redwire’s 9th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Redwire’s 3rd transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-01-20
Target Edge Autonomy
Sector Aerospace
Buyer(s) Redwire
Sellers(s) AE Industrial Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 925M USD
Advisor(s) Citi (Financial)
Kirkland & Ellis (Legal)

Target

Edge Autonomy

San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Edge Autonomy is a provider of innovative autonomous systems, advanced optics, and resilient energy solutions to the Department of Defense, U.S. Federal Civilian Agencies, allied governments, academic institutions, and commercial entities. We believe that innovation in all forms, from all sources, and at all stages of development – creates solutions that enable mission success. Our uncrewed technologies are used in nearly 80 countries by government, commercial, and academic customers. Edge Autonomy was founded in 1998 and is based in San Luis Obispo, California.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Redwire

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Category Company
Founded 2010
Sector Aerospace
Employees750
Revenue 304M USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Redwire's headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida.
Redwire's headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida.

Redwire is a provider of space solutions and high-reliability components for the next generation space economy, with valuable IP for solar power generation and in-space 3D printing and manufacturing. Redwire was founded in 2010 and is based in Jacksonville, Florida.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 10
Sector: Aerospace M&A 9 of 9
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 7 of 7
State: California M&A 3 of 3
Country: United States M&A 9 of 9
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-08-14 Hera Systems

San Jose, California, United States

Hera Systems is a spacecraft developer focused on specialized missions for national security space customers. Hera Systems was formed in 2013 and is based in San Jose, California.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

AE Industrial Partners

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1998
PE ASSETS 6.2B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION
AE Industrial Partners' headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida.
AE Industrial Partners' headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida.

AE Industrial Partners is a private equity firm focused on acquiring and investing in aerospace and industrial companies. The Firm specifically looks for established, profitable companies in the aircraft propulsion (turbojet, turbofan and turboprop aircraft engines) and power generation (industrial turbines) industries, as well as the manufacture of OEM and replacement parts, and aftermarket maintenance, repair and overhaul. AE Industrial Partners was formed in 1998 and is based in Boca Raton, Florida.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 21 of 23
Sector: Aerospace M&A 7 of 8
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 13 of 14
State: California M&A 2 of 2
Country: United States M&A 21 of 23
Year: 2025 M&A 2 of 4
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 9
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-01-06 CDI Engineering Solutions

Houston, Texas, United States

CDI Engineering Solutions is a provider of engineering, design, architecture and project support services to the energy, chemicals and infrastructure markets. CDI’s proven project management capabilities and a deep team of experts enable them to deliver the most complex and challenging projects, safely, on time and on budget. CDI Engineering Solutions was founded in 1950 and is based in Houston, Texas.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-02-18 United Building Solutions

Pennsauken, New Jersey, United States

United Building Solutions is a provider of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services. United Building Solutions is based in Pennsauken, New Jersey.

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