AeroVironment closes $200M acquisition of UAS maker ESAero

AeroVironment Inc

Total consideration ~$200M: $160M in stock (671,078 shares at $234.59/share) plus cash; subject to adjustments.
ESAero produces unmanned aircraft and advanced air mobility platforms; operates 32K sq ft design and 53K sq ft manufacturing facilities in CA.
Transaction expected to be accretive to adjusted EBITDA in the first full year post-close.
ESAero will report into AV's Precision Strike and Defense Systems group under the Loitering Munition Systems unit.
Acquisition follows AV's $4.1B purchase of BlueHalo in May 2025; second major deal in under a year.

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