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Aerospace and defense company exit planning

Aerospace and defense suppliers and government services companies attract strategic and private equity buyers seeking certifications, qualified parts and contract positions. Buyers diligence program concentration, compliance and security closely.

Aerospace & Defense exit planning: blueprint-style illustration for aerospace and defense company exit planning

Value Levers

Moves that raise Aerospace & Defense exit value.

Diversify programs and customers

Spread revenue across platforms, primes and agencies so one program cannot swing results.

Maintain certifications

AS9100, NADCAP, ITAR registration and similar credentials in good standing.

Document contract vehicles

Prime and subcontract positions, recompete dates and backlog clearly documented.

Strengthen cybersecurity compliance

CMMC and NIST readiness is increasingly a diligence item for defense suppliers.

Prove margins by program

Program-level costing that supports your adjusted EBITDA.

Build leadership beyond the founder

Program managers and business development leaders who hold key relationships.

Owner's Guide

What Aerospace & Defense owners need to watch before an exit

  • One program or prime driving most revenue
  • Upcoming recompetes without a plan
  • Compliance or export control gaps
  • Small business status that may change with a sale

Each of these can lower what a buyer will pay or add terms you don't want. The Blueprint measures where you stand and prioritizes the fixes most likely to increase your EBITDA multiple.

Illustrative example

$2M EBITDA x 4$8M
$2M EBITDA x 5$10M+1 turn
$2M EBITDA x 6$12M+2 turns

Hypothetical numbers to show the math. Not a client result or a promise.

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FAQ

Aerospace & Defense exit planning questions

How are aerospace and defense companies valued?

Usually on adjusted EBITDA, with certifications, program diversity, backlog, compliance and leadership depth driving the multiple.

Does small business status affect a sale?

It can. Some contracts depend on size or socioeconomic status that may change after a sale, so it should be reviewed early in planning.

Where should Aerospace & Defense owners start?

Start with the Blueprint. It measures your planning and value gaps, then recommends the steps to close them, including how and when to exit.

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A confidential 30-minute call with our exit planning team to see where your business stands and what the Blueprint would show you.

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