M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.90
HII to acquire Alion Science and Technology for $1.65B in cash from Veritas Capital
HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Acquisition of Alion for $1.65B cash; enterprise value to 2022 adjusted EBITDA multiple of ~12.2x.
- Alion expected to contribute ~$1.6B revenue and ~$135M adjusted EBITDA in 2022.
- Deal significantly cash flow accretive in 2022, GAAP EPS accretive in 2023; HII 2022-2024 FCF guidance raised by ~$200M.
- Technical Solutions pro forma revenue CAGR accelerated to 7-9% through 2024.
- Closing expected H2 2021, subject to regulatory approvals; funded with new senior notes and term loan.