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May 23, 2025
Industry Week in Review – May 23, 2025

M&A Transactions

Greenbriar Equity Group, L.P. has acquired West Star Aviation Holdings, LLC, a portfolio company of The Sterling Group, L.P. and provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul ("MRO") services to the business aviation industry. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

McNally Capital has strategically invested in Quiet Professionals, LLC, a provider of advanced technology and intelligence solutions for the U.S. national security community. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

RBC Bearings, Inc. (NYSE: RBC) has agreed to acquire VACCO Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of ESCO Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ESE) and provider of specialty valves, filters, and advanced fluid control products for aerospace, defense, and space applications. The transaction is valued at $310.0 million.

SpaceX has acquired Akoustis Technologies, Inc. (OTCMKTS: AKTSQ), a provider of radiofrequency (“RF”) semiconductor products including patented acoustic filters, resonators, and timing solutions. The transaction is valued at $30.2 million.

Vibrint has acquired Ampsight, a provider of multi-cloud engineering, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence solutions for federal agencies. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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