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Kroll's Aerospace, Defense and Government Services Investment Banking practice is among the most active middle-market advisors, providing sell-side, buy-side and capital-raising services for clients worldwide. We leverage decades of operational, private equity, and advisory experience to provide independent strategic and M&A advisory services to a broad range of public, private and sponsor-owned businesses.

Our team maintains senior-level relationships with industry management teams, boards of directors and investors, and have deep industry knowledge and transaction expertise throughout the ADG industry, including:

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Kroll’s Aerospace Defense Government Investment Banking Practice Advised Space Vector Corporation, LLC on Its Sale to Fiscia, Inc.
Blue Marble communications
Bradken
Testek Solutions
Baird Capital
Kroll's ADG M&A Advisory Team Advised SGL Carbon on the Sale of Its Gardena Composite Solutions Business
Kroll’s Aerospace Defense and Government Services Investment Banking Team Advised Aerial Armor on Its Sale to Dedrone
QinetiQ
Magnetic Component Engineering
MTS
Busby Metals
Ring Precision Components
Crestwood Technology Group
Calco Aerospace
Citadel Defense
Hunt Valve
Quantic Electronics
Aerospace Defense and Government Services M&A
Impresa Aerospace
Innoflight
Duff & Phelps Advised Agilitas Private Equity on the Acquisition Financing for TenCate Advanced Armour
Qinetiq Group Plc
Prospect Mold Holdings
Hill Technical Solutions Inc.
Thaler Machine Co.
Semco Aerospace
Forged Solutions Group
AIM-MRO
Arlington Capital Partners
Kroll’s Aerospace Defense Government Investment Banking Practice Advised Space Vector Corporation, LLC on Its Sale to Fiscia, Inc.
Blue Marble communications
Bradken
Testek Solutions
Baird Capital
Kroll's ADG M&A Advisory Team Advised SGL Carbon on the Sale of Its Gardena Composite Solutions Business
Kroll’s Aerospace Defense and Government Services Investment Banking Team Advised Aerial Armor on Its Sale to Dedrone
QinetiQ
Magnetic Component Engineering
MTS
Busby Metals
Ring Precision Components
Crestwood Technology Group
Calco Aerospace
Citadel Defense
Hunt Valve
Quantic Electronics
Aerospace Defense and Government Services M&A
Impresa Aerospace
Innoflight
Duff & Phelps Advised Agilitas Private Equity on the Acquisition Financing for TenCate Advanced Armour
Qinetiq Group Plc
Prospect Mold Holdings
Hill Technical Solutions Inc.
Thaler Machine Co.
Semco Aerospace
Forged Solutions Group
AIM-MRO
Arlington Capital Partners
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Consumer, Food, Restaurant and Retail Investment Banking

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Kroll's Industrials Investment Banking practice focuses on the middle-market, advising privately-owned businesses, financial sponsors and public corporations on buy-side, sell-side and capital-raising transactions.

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Global Oil and Gas M&A Outlook–Q4 2024
Valuation Outlook
Global Oil and Gas M&A Outlook–Q4 2024

Global Oil and Gas M&A Outlook–Q4 2024

Kroll’s Global Oil and Gas M&A Outlook–Q4 2024 examines the latest trends in commodity prices, leading sector indicators, valuation developments, and M&A deals from the quarter. Read more.
Navigating Working Capital in M&A Transactions
M&A Updates
Navigating Working Capital in M&A Transactions

Navigating Working Capital in M&A Transactions

Working capital is the short-term capital necessary to run a business and is typically defined as current assets minus current liabilities. Working capital is an important, complex, and potentially overlooked component of M&A transactions.
Industrial Technology & Engineered Products Industry Insights–Q1 2025
M&A Updates
Industrial Technology & Engineered Products Industry Insights – Q1 2025

Industrial Technology & Engineered Products Industry Insights–Q1 2025

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is driven by organizations seeking to capture competitive advantages and optimize operations. Leading tech companies, such as the Magnificent Seven, continue to increase budgets for investment in cloud computing to better understand internal and external data and make decisions from those learnings.
Convertible Notes, the Path to Cheaper Financing in an Uncertain World
M&A Updates
Convertible Notes, the Path to Cheaper Financing in an Uncertain World

Convertible Notes, the Path to Cheaper Financing in an Uncertain World

Financing is essential to early-stage entities – given the significant, upfront investment necessary to research, develop, and bring new products and services to markets, entities will often turn to complex debt and equity transactions to infuse cash into the business.
Aerospace Defense Government Services 2024 Year in Review / 2025 Outlook
M&A Updates
Aerospace Defense Government Services 2024 Year in Review / 2025 Outlook

Aerospace Defense Government Services 2024 Year in Review / 2025 Outlook

Most segments of the ADG industry are experiencing positive momentum. Strong demand for commercial air travel with continued year-over-year growth in revenue passenger miles is benefiting operators and driving demand for aftermarket parts and services. Learn more.
Building Products & Materials Industry Insights—Winter 2025
M&A Updates
Building Products & Materials Industry Insights—Winter2025

Building Products & Materials Industry Insights—Winter 2025

High interest rates and a low supply of homes headlined the U.S. housing market in 2024. Despite three consecutive rate cuts in 2024, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.72% in December 2024. In response to the high-interest-rate environment, the number of single-family home starts marginally decreased by 2.1% in 2024. Read more.
Food and Beverage M&A Industry Insights–Winter 2025
M&A Updates
Food and Beverage M&A Industry Insights–Winter 2025

Food and Beverage M&A Industry Insights–Winter 2025

The food and beverage industry experienced moderately strong and consistent deal flow in Q4 2024 that was likely supported by lower interest rates in Canada and the U.S. but limited by the uncertainty stemming from the U.S. election and global conflicts. Read more.
What Are the 10 Largest REIT IPOs?
Fairness and Solvency Opinions
What Are the 10 Largest REIT IPOs?

What Are the 10 Largest REIT IPOs?

Our globally ranked Opinions Practice rendered fairness opinions on six of the ten largest REIT IPOs. Learn more.
Canadian M&A Industry Insights–Winter 2025
M&A Updates
Canadian M&A Industry Insights–Winter 2025

Canadian M&A Industry Insights–Winter 2025

Canadian M&A activity declined in volume and disclosed value in 2024 when compared to 2023. Heightened buyer precautions, challenging credit conditions and general economic uncertainty have led to an overall decrease in Canadian deal flow. Learn more.
Politicians to Take Notice of Private Debt in 2025
Valuation Outlook
Politicians to Take Notice of Private Debt in 2025

Politicians to Take Notice of Private Debt in 2025

As the world awaits Donald Trump’s second term, private credit is set to become a major force in markets and that will attract the attention of politicians. Read more.
Global Software Sector Update–Winter 2025
M&A Advisory
Global Software Sector Update–Winter 2025

Global Software Sector Update–Winter 2025

One theme throughout 2024 has been the continued momentum in generative AI infrastructure build-out, most notably by the large cloud companies Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft and Oracle, who S&P estimate collectively invested $194 billion in capex over the year, up 52% over 2023. Read more.
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Kroll’s Aerospace Defense Government Investment Banking Practice Advised Space Vector on Its Sale to Fisica
Sell Side Advisor
Kroll’s Aerospace Defense Government Investment Banking Practice Advised Space Vector on Its Sale to Fisica
April 16, 2025
Kroll’s Aerospace Defense Government Investment Banking Practice Advised Blue Marble Communications on Its Sale to T2S Solutions
Financial Advisor
Kroll’s Aerospace Defense Government Investment Banking Practice Advised Blue Marble Communications on Its Sale to T2S Solutions
March 28, 2025
Kroll's Aerospace Defense Government Investment Banking Practice Advised Bradken Limited on Its Divestment
Financial Advisor
Kroll's Aerospace Defense Government Investment Banking Practice Advised Bradken Limited on Its Divestment
January 28, 2025
Kroll’s Aerospace Defense and Government Services Investment Banking Practice Advised Testek Solutions on Its Sale to Branford Castle
Sell Side Advisor
Kroll’s Aerospace Defense and Government Services Investment Banking Practice Advised Testek Solutions on Its Sale to Branford Castle
November 15, 2024
Kroll's Investment Banking Team Advised Baird Capital on the Sale of ecube to Unical Aviation
Sell Side Advisor
Kroll's Investment Banking Team Advised Baird Capital on the Sale of ecube to Unical Aviation
September 9, 2024
Kroll Corporate Finance Advised Manufacturing Technical Solutions on Its Sale to Aeyon, a Portfolio Company of Enlightenment Capital
Sell Side Advisor
Kroll Corporate Finance Advised Manufacturing Technical Solutions on Its Sale to Aeyon, a Portfolio Company of Enlightenment Capital
February 17, 2022
Kroll Corporate Finance Advised The PMT Group on the Sale of Its Ring Precision and Dieco Businesses to Culper Capital Partners
Sell Side Advisor
Kroll Corporate Finance Advised The PMT Group on the Sale of Its Ring Precision and Dieco Businesses to Culper Capital Partners
January 11, 2022
Kroll Corporate Finance Advised Busby Metals, Inc. on Its Sale to Wieland Group
Sell Side Advisor
Kroll Corporate Finance Advised Busby Metals, Inc. on Its Sale to Wieland Group
January 11, 2022
Kroll Corporate Finance Advised Crestwood Technology Group on Its Sale to Triman Industries, a Portfolio Company of AE Industrial Partners
Sell Side Advisor
Kroll Corporate Finance Advised Crestwood Technology Group on Its Sale to Triman Industries, a Portfolio Company of AE Industrial Partners
January 10, 2022
Kroll's ADG M&A Advisory Team Advised SGL Carbon on the Sale of Its Gardena Composite Solutions Business
Sell Side Advisor
Kroll's ADG M&A Advisory Team Advised SGL Carbon on the Sale of Its Gardena Composite Solutions Business
March 2, 2023

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