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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-067497"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HWM"
cik: "0000004281"
company_name: "Howmet Aerospace Inc."
filed_at: "2026-05-28T20:12:15+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-28T20:16:55.130364+00:00"
event_type: "other"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.8
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Autodesk to acquire MaintainX for approx $3.6B, strengthening operations platform

## Summary
- Autodesk (ADSK) entered definitive agreement to acquire MaintainX for ~$3.6 billion in all-cash transaction.
- Acquisition intended to strengthen Autodesk Operations Solutions and connect design, make, and operate workflows.
- MaintainX expects to achieve >$135M ARR for calendar 2026 with >50% growth.
- Transaction subject to regulatory reviews and customary closing conditions, expected to close later this fiscal year.
- Funding will combine cash on hand and debt financing.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-067497
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HWM
- cik: 0000004281
- company_name: Howmet Aerospace Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-05-28T20:12:15+00:00
- event_type: other
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.8
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/4281/000110465926067497/0001104659-26-067497-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/4281/000110465926067497/hwm-20260528.htm

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