Aerospace & Defense Insights: 2018 YTD Leading M&A Transactions

  • There were 98 A&D deals announced in Q1 2018, a decrease from Q4 2017
  • Transaction volume increased by 8.9% YOY from same period 2017
  • Average deal size was $1.25 billion compared to $413 million during Q4 2017
  • The most active segments were:
    • Gov-t services, IT & Software
    • Machined & Cast Parts
    • MRO & Logistics
    • Specialty Defense Systems
    • Components & Subsystems