---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000102752-25-000041"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VSEC"
cik: "0000102752"
company_name: "VSE CORP"
filed_at: "2025-05-02T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-22T21:48:24.787011+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# VSE acquires Turbine Weld for $50M; refinances $700M credit facilities at lower rate

## Summary
- Acquired Turbine Weld Industries for ~$50M cash, expanding VSE's MRO capabilities for Pratt & Whitney Canada engines (PW100, PT6, JT15D).
- New $300M Term Loan A and $400M revolving credit facility both mature May 2, 2030, replacing prior debt maturing Oct 2026.
- Initial interest rate SOFR+175bps, ~60bps lower than prior facilities, reducing VSE's cost of capital.
- Proceeds used to repay 2018 credit agreement and fund working capital, including the Turbine Weld acquisition.
- Turbine Weld has repaired 80,000+ components, employs ~60, and is a sole-source provider for flight-critical repairs.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000102752-25-000041
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VSEC
- cik: 0000102752
- company_name: VSE CORP
- filed_at: 2025-05-02T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 2.03, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102752/000010275225000041/0000102752-25-000041-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102752/000010275225000041/vsec-20250501.htm

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