Aerospace & Defense

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Decades of transaction experience, a global network of long-standing relationships, and deep sector expertise to provide strategic and financial advisory services to leading aerospace and defense companies. With a dedicated focus on the middle market, our senior bankers deliver hands-on guidance for every transaction, ensuring tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients.

Mesirow advises Beadlight, Ltd. on its sale to Loar Holdings Inc.

“We were honored to act as advisors to Beadlight and deeply appreciate the trust their ownership and management placed in us throughout the transaction,” said Adam Oakley, Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of Investment Banking at Mesirow. “With the support of Loar, we believe the Company is well-positioned to advance its strategic growth agenda and achieve long-term success.”

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Advantages

Connected

We have longstanding relationships with executive decision makers at the relevant strategic, private equity and lending participants in the sector.

Exclusive

Our exclusive focus on the middle market provides the insight needed to relate to entrepreneurial business owners and their management teams.

Experienced

Cliente benefit from our successful track record of communicating a company's unique attributes through a custom process rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

Trusted

We take a long-term approach to client relationships and serve as a resource as they consider strategy, financing, growth and liquidity.

Senior deal team

Adam Oakley
Senior Managing Director, Co-Head
Investment Banking
Andrew Carolus
Managing Director
Investment Banking

Sector focus

C4ISR

  • Electronic warfare systems & components
  • Radio & communication systems
  • Detection system & components

Electrical Systems & Sensors

  • Proximity sensors & systems
  • Power supply, distribution & conversion
  • Lighting

Engineered Systems & Components

  • Avionics
  • Cabin interiors
  • Composites
  • Metal fabrication & assemblies
  • Actuation & motion control

MRO and Design & Engineering Services

  • MRO Services
  • Product development
  • Software & digital solutions
  • Systems engineering & integration

Mobility, Autonomy & Robotics

  • Electrification
  • Manned & unmanned systems
  • Vehicle dynamics

Space & Satellite Systems

  • Guidance & stabilization
  • Communications components
  • Composite & metallic structures
  • Power systems

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