AeroVironment Strikes $4.1 Billion Deal To Acquire BlueHalo, Expanding Defense Tech Horizons
AeroVironment Strikes $4.1 Billion Deal To Acquire BlueHalo, Expanding Defense Tech Horizons
The transaction, unanimously approved by both companies' boards, is expected to close in the first half of calendar 2025, subject to regulatory and AV shareholder approvals, along with other customary closing conditions.AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) shares are trading lower on Tuesday. The company inked into a definitive agreement to acquire BlueHalo in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $4.1 billion.
AeroVironment公司（纳斯达克:AVAV）的股价周二下跌。该公司与BlueHalo达成了一项明确协议，以约41亿美元的全股票交易收购BlueHalo。
As per the deal, AeroVironment will issue approximately 18.5 million shares of AV common stock to BlueHalo.
根据交易协议，AeroVironment将发行约1850万股AV普通股给BlueHalo。
The acquisition is projected to form a diversified Defense Tech company with a complementary portfolio in Uncrewed Systems, Loitering Munitions, Counter UAS, Space Technologies, Electronic Warfare, and Cyber, all enhanced by AI and Autonomy.
预计此收购将形成一个多元化的军工科技公司，具有无人系统、盘旋弹药、反无人机、空间技术、电子战和网络安全等互补组合，所有这些都将借助人工智能和自主性增强。
The transaction, unanimously approved by both companies' boards, is expected to close in the first half of calendar 2025, subject to regulatory and AV shareholder approvals, along with other customary closing conditions.
交易已获得两家公司董事会一致批准，预计将于2025年日历第一半年封闭，须获得监管批准和AV股东批准，以及其他习惯的封闭条件。
Following the transaction's close, AeroVironment shareholders will hold around 60.5% of the combined company, while BlueHalo's equity holders will own 39.5%, subject to closing adjustments.
交易封闭后，AeroVironment股东将持有合并公司约60.5%，而BlueHalo的股权持有人将拥有39.5%，须根据封闭情况进行调整。
Arlington Capital Partners, the majority owner of BlueHalo, will retain a significant stake, with most BlueHalo holders entering lock-up agreements—40% releasing 12 months post-close, and the remaining 60% in equal tranches at 18 and 24 months.
作为BlueHalo的大股东，Arlington Capital Partners将保留大部分股权，大多数BlueHalo持有人进入锁定协议——40%在封闭后的12个月释放，其余60%平均分配在18个月和24个月。
AeroVironment expects BlueHalo's portfolio of 10 flagship solution families and over 100 patents to integrate seamlessly with its own expertise in Uncrewed Systems, Loitering Munitions, and Advanced Technologies.
AeroVironment期待BlueHalo的10个旗舰解决方案系列和100多项专利能够与其在无人系统、盘旋弹药和高级技术方面的专长无缝整合。
This synergy will enable the combined company to deliver next-generation technologies, with projected pro forma revenue exceeding $1.7 billion.
这种协同作用将使合并公司能够提供下一代技术，预计经营收入超过17亿美元。
BlueHalo expects to achieve over $900 million in revenue for 2024, with a funded backlog nearing $600 million and a strong pipeline of multi-billion-dollar opportunities.
BlueHalo预计2024年的营业收入将超过90000万美元，已获得近60000万美元的资金储备，并拥有价值数十亿美元的强大商机。
In 2023, BlueHalo generated approximately $886 million in revenue, up from $759 million in 2022 and $660 million in 2021.
2023年，BlueHalo的营业收入约为88600万美元，高于2022年的75900万美元和2021年的66000万美元。
AeroVironment expects the transaction to be accretive to revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and non-GAAP EPS in the first full fiscal year after the deal closes.
AeroVironment预计该交易将在交易结束后的第一个完整财政年度对营业收入、调整后的EBITDA和非GAAP每股收益产生增值。
Following the completion of the transaction, AeroVironment Chairman, President and CEO Wahid Nawabi will be Chairman, President and CEO of the combined company. Jonathan Moneymaker, CEO of BlueHalo, will serve as a strategic advisor to Nawabi and the combined company management team.
在交易完成后，AeroVironment董事长、总裁兼首席执行官Wahid Nawabi将成为合并公司的董事长、总裁兼首席执行官。BlueHalo首席执行官Jonathan Moneymaker将担任Nawabi和合并公司管理团队的战略顾问。
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF (BATS:ARKQ) and ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF (BATS:ARKX).
投资者可以通过ARk自主技术与机器人ETF（BATS:ARKQ）和ARk太空探索与创新ETF（BATS:ARKX）来接触这只股票。
Price Action: AVAV shares are down 3.67% at $188.84 at the last check Tuesday.
股价走势: AVAV股价在上周二的最后一次检查时下跌了3.67%，报188.84美元。
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